Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

This pamphlet explains what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is, where to go for appointments, how it is done, how often treatments are done, and when to expect your appointment schedule.

Outpatient Withdrawal Management

This guide has helpful information for you and/or your support person(s) about the Outpatient Withdrawal Management Service. This pamphlet describes withdrawal and symptoms. It also explains the benefits and risks in taking part in the program.

Venous Leg Ulcers

This pamphlet explains what venous leg ulcers are, what causes them, what the symptoms are, how they are treated, and how you can prevent them from coming back.

Community Outreach Assessment Support and Treatment (COAST): Dual Diagnosis Program

The Community Outreach Assessment Support and Treatment (COAST) Team at the Nova Scotia Hospital helps people reach their highest level of wellness. They serve people who are 19 years of age or older, have a learning disability that needs some or a lot of care, and have an active mental illness (like anxiety, a mood disorder, psychosis, and others).

Your Guide to Bladder Instillation Treatment: Procedures, Infusions & Tests

This pamphlet focuses on treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). It explains the types of NMIBC, how NMIBC is treated, preparing for treatment, what to do after treatment, safety at home, and side effects.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is when fatty materials called plaque build up in the arteries that supply blood to the brain, organs, and limbs (arms and legs). This pamphlet explains what PAD is, how to find out if you have PAD, what problems PAD can cause, and how PAD is treated.

Retinal Detachment (RD)

A retinal detachment (RD) is a condition that happens when the retina detaches (pulls away) from the inside wall of the eye. This pamphlet explains what causes RD, what the symptoms of RD are, who is at risk for RD, and how RD is diagnosed and treated.

How to Lower Intestinal Gas

The suggestions in this pamphlet can help you manage your intestinal gas. A list of foods to avoid or limit that can cause more gas, and a list of vegetables and fruit that usually cause less gas are included.

How to Support Your Child or Adolescent With Eating When They Have an Eating Disorder

This pamphlet explains how parents can help their child or adolescent with an eating disorder during meals.

Image-guided Core Biopsy of the Breast

This pamphlet explains why you may need a core biopsy of the breast, how to get ready for this test, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test.