Does my child or adolescent have an eating disorder?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37616
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service, IWK Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2306
- Available Online
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This guide explains what to do if you think your child or adolescent (teen) may have an eating disorder. Your support is very important in helping your child or adolescent. A list of resources is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service
- IWK Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Feeding and Eating Disorders - prevention & control
- Child
- Adolescent
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eating disorders--Treatment
- Children
- Teenagers
- Abstract
- This guide explains what to do if you think your child or adolescent (teen) may have an eating disorder. Your support is very important in helping your child or adolescent. A list of resources is included.
- Responsibility
- Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service, Nova Scotia Health & IWK Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2306
How to support your child or adolescent with eating when they have an eating disorder
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38151
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service, IWK Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2318
- Available Online
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When a person has an eating disorder, they have trouble choosing foods that will help them live a good life. An eating disorder needs to be treated as soon as possible. Not having enough nutrition can cause serious medical problems. Parents play an important role in their child or adolescent’s (teen’s) recovery. This pamphlet explains how parents can help their child or adolescent during meals.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service
- IWK Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Feeding and Eating Disorders - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eating disorders--Treatment
- Abstract
- When a person has an eating disorder, they have trouble choosing foods that will help them live a good life. An eating disorder needs to be treated as soon as possible. Not having enough nutrition can cause serious medical problems. Parents play an important role in their child or adolescent’s (teen’s) recovery. This pamphlet explains how parents can help their child or adolescent during meals.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service, Nova Scotia Health & IWK Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2318
Sealants : seal out tooth decay
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35917
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1866
- Available Online
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A sealant is a clear or coloured plastic that a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant puts on the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (molars). This is where most decay happens. This pamphlet explains what causes cavities, what a sealant is, how sealants help, the best time to get them, how long they last, and whether MSI (provincial health care) pays for them. Contact information for the MSI Children's Oral Health Program is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1880, "Protége…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dental Caries
- Child
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Dental caries
- Mouth--Care and hygiene
- Specialty
- Oral Surgery
- Abstract
- A sealant is a clear or coloured plastic that a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant puts on the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (molars). This is where most decay happens. This pamphlet explains what causes cavities, what a sealant is, how sealants help, the best time to get them, how long they last, and whether MSI (provincial health care) pays for them. Contact information for the MSI Children's Oral Health Program is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1880, "Protégez vos dents grâce à la résine de scellement," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Public Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 1866
Talking to children about death and grief : information for parents and caregivers
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36603
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Palliative Care Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2024
- Available Online
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When you are caring for a grieving child, you may sometimes feel like you do not know how to help them. It can be painful to see their sadness, but you can help. If you try to connect with your child, then you can help them through grief and loss. This pamphlet explains how you can help when your child is coping with disease, dying, the death of a loved one, and grief. Tips for developmental stages (pre-school aged children, school aged children, and pre-teens to teenagers) are included. A list…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Palliative Care Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Child
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Death
- Grief
- Grief in children
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- When you are caring for a grieving child, you may sometimes feel like you do not know how to help them. It can be painful to see their sadness, but you can help. If you try to connect with your child, then you can help them through grief and loss. This pamphlet explains how you can help when your child is coping with disease, dying, the death of a loved one, and grief. Tips for developmental stages (pre-school aged children, school aged children, and pre-teens to teenagers) are included. A list of online resources is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2146, "Parler de la mort et du deuil aux enfants : Information pour les parents et les personnes qui s’occupent des enfants", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Integrated Palliative Care Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2024
After your child's tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy surgery : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36616
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2033
- Available Online
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This guide will help you learn how to care for your child safely after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include what will happen right after surgery (like where your child will recover, when your child can go home), and care at home (like how to help your child with pain, when they can eat, activities they can do).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids - surgery
- Child
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids--Surgery
- Children
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This guide will help you learn how to care for your child safely after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include what will happen right after surgery (like where your child will recover, when your child can go home), and care at home (like how to help your child with pain, when they can eat, activities they can do).
- Notes
- Previous title: After your child's tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy surgery : Valley Regional Hospital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ENT Surgeons, Valley Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2033
Myringotomy tubes : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36617
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. ENT Surgeons.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2034
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what a myringotomy tube is, what to expect after surgery, pain, activity and eating, how long the tubes should stay in, and possible side effects. Information on ear infections, swimming, flying on a plane, and what to expect when the tubes fall out is also included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. ENT Surgeons
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ear - surgery
- Child
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ear--Surgery
- Children
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a myringotomy tube is, what to expect after surgery, pain, activity and eating, how long the tubes should stay in, and possible side effects. Information on ear infections, swimming, flying on a plane, and what to expect when the tubes fall out is also included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ENT Surgeons, Valley Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2034
Safety tips for when your child is in the hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36716
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children’s Provincial Policy Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2118
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains the role that you and your family play in terms of safety during your child's hospital visit. The French version of this pamphlet 2166, "Conseils pour la sécurité des patients - Services de pédiatrie," is also available.
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (15 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Child
- Infant
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Children
- Infants
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the role that you and your family play in terms of safety during your child's hospital visit. The French version of this pamphlet 2166, "Conseils pour la sécurité des patients - Services de pédiatrie," is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patient safety tips - Pediatric Services
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Women and Children’s Provincial Policy Working Group
- Pamphlet Number
- 2118
Coxsackievirus (Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Herpangina)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36728
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Emergency Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2127
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what coxsackievirus is, how it is spread, what symptoms it causes, and what to watch for if your child has the virus. The French version of this pamphlet 2190, "Virus Coxsackie (maladie mains-pieds-bouche et herpangine)," is also available.
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (2 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Herpangina
- Communicable Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Communicable diseases--Transmission
- Microorganisms
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what coxsackievirus is, how it is spread, what symptoms it causes, and what to watch for if your child has the virus. The French version of this pamphlet 2190, "Virus Coxsackie (maladie mains-pieds-bouche et herpangine)," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Emergency Services, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2127
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Emergency Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2128
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what croup is, how it is spread, what symptoms it causes, how to help your child, and what to watch for if your child has the virus. It also explains how croup can be prevented. The French version of this pamphlet 2191, "Croup (diphtérie laryngienne)" is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (2 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Croup
- Communicable Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Croup
- Communicable diseases--Transmission
- Microorganisms
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what croup is, how it is spread, what symptoms it causes, how to help your child, and what to watch for if your child has the virus. It also explains how croup can be prevented. The French version of this pamphlet 2191, "Croup (diphtérie laryngienne)" is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Emergency Services, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2128
Family-based treatment for eating disorders in children and adolescents
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38162
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service, IWK Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2325
- Available Online
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Family-based treatment (FBT) is an outpatient treatment for eating disorders (like anorexia nervosa [AN] and bulimia nervosa) in children and adolescents (teenagers). FBT focuses on supporting parents and/or guardians in stopping their child or adolescent’s disordered eating and helping them eat in a more healthy way. This pamphlet explains what causes eating disorders, how parents and other family members can help, who will be on your child or adolescent’s treatment team, and how FBT works. A …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service
- IWK Health Authority. Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Feeding and Eating Disorders - prevention & control
- Family Therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eating disorders--Treatment
- Family psychotherapy
- Abstract
- Family-based treatment (FBT) is an outpatient treatment for eating disorders (like anorexia nervosa [AN] and bulimia nervosa) in children and adolescents (teenagers). FBT focuses on supporting parents and/or guardians in stopping their child or adolescent’s disordered eating and helping them eat in a more healthy way. This pamphlet explains what causes eating disorders, how parents and other family members can help, who will be on your child or adolescent’s treatment team, and how FBT works. A list of resources is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service, Nova Scotia Health & IWK Health; Adapted from: IWK Eating Disorder Specific Care Clinic Family Based Treatment
- Pamphlet Number
- 2325
My labour and birth guide : South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38187
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2342
- Available Online
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This pamphlet will help you talk about the upcoming birth of your baby. It will also help your health care providers understand what treatments you would like and the things that matter most to you. Remember that it helps to be flexible and open to changes as you go through labour and birth. Topics include: support persons, what to expect during labour, after birth, resources, and lists of what to bring for you, your baby, and your support person.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Parturition
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Parturition
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will help you talk about the upcoming birth of your baby. It will also help your health care providers understand what treatments you would like and the things that matter most to you. Remember that it helps to be flexible and open to changes as you go through labour and birth. Topics include: support persons, what to expect during labour, after birth, resources, and lists of what to bring for you, your baby, and your support person.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal and Child Health Services, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2342
Breast pumping to develop and keep up your milk supply : Aberdeen Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38230
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2134
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how to develop your milk supply, how often to pump, how to keep up your supply, storage, and cleaning the pump. A sample breast pumping log is provided.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Milk Expression - methods
- Breast Feeding - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast milk--Collection and preservation
- Breastfeeding
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how to develop your milk supply, how often to pump, how to keep up your supply, storage, and cleaning the pump. A sample breast pumping log is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal and Child Health Services, Aberdeen Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2134
Women and Children's Health Unit : Yarmouth Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35893
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Women and Children's Health Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1838
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what you will need to know when coming to the Women and Children's Health Unit (WCHU) at Yarmouth Regional Hospital.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Women and Children's Health Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Maternal Health
- Nursing units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Maternal health services
- Hospital wards
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what you will need to know when coming to the Women and Children's Health Unit (WCHU) at Yarmouth Regional Hospital.
- Notes
- Previous title: Welcome to the Maternal/Child Unit : Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Women and Children's Health Unit, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1838
Birth control after having a baby
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37296
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2155
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains the different birth control methods that can be used after having a baby. A list of resources is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Contraception - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Contraception
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the different birth control methods that can be used after having a baby. A list of resources is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal and Child Health Services, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2155
