Finding health information online
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34533
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Library Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0228
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Many people look for health information online. Using Google may give you lots of information, but it may not be the best information. The quality of information online varies. This pamphlet includes questions to ask about health-related websites, things to think about, and good starting points for online health information. The internet can be helpful, but it should never replace talking to your health care providers. They are the experts.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Library Services
- Alternate Title
- Finding health information on the web
- Finding health information on the internet
- 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)
- Health Promotion
- Consumer Health Information
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patient education
- Mass media in health education
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Many people look for health information online. Using Google may give you lots of information, but it may not be the best information. The quality of information online varies. This pamphlet includes questions to ask about health-related websites, things to think about, and good starting points for online health information. The internet can be helpful, but it should never replace talking to your health care providers. They are the experts.
- Notes
- Previous title: Health information on the Internet
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Library Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0228
Living kidney donation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38173
Nova Scotia Health Authority. MOTP Living Kidney Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2333
- Available Online
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There are never enough kidneys donated to do transplants for all the people who need them. Some people wait years for the right kidney to be donated. If you are interested in becoming a living kidney donor, this pamphlet will answer some common questions. Topics include: the benefits of a kidney transplant from a living donor, who can donate, deciding to donate, and how to get started if you want to donate a kidney. Information about the donation process, including evaluation, surgery, recovery…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. MOTP Living Kidney Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Organ transplantation
- Kidney transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- There are never enough kidneys donated to do transplants for all the people who need them. Some people wait years for the right kidney to be donated. If you are interested in becoming a living kidney donor, this pamphlet will answer some common questions. Topics include: the benefits of a kidney transplant from a living donor, who can donate, deciding to donate, and how to get started if you want to donate a kidney. Information about the donation process, including evaluation, surgery, recovery, follow-up, and life after the donation, is included. Contact information for Atlantic Canada Living Kidney Donation Programs, as well as a list of resources, is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: MOTP Living Kidney Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2333
How to stay calm when your baby cries
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37317
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Maternal and Child Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2206
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience when your baby cries. Ways to comfort your baby are provided. As you get to know your baby's behaviours, you will understand your baby's cries and how they prefer to be soothed. Remember: Never shake a baby! Babies have weak necks and heavy heads. Even a few seconds of shaking can cause serious injury like blindness, not being able to walk, brain damage, or death.
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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
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Crying
- Infant, Newborn - growth & development
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Crying in infants
- Newborn Infants
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the challenges you may experience when your baby cries. Ways to comfort your baby are provided. As you get to know your baby's behaviours, you will understand your baby's cries and how they prefer to be soothed. Remember: Never shake a baby! Babies have weak necks and heavy heads. Even a few seconds of shaking can cause serious injury like blindness, not being able to walk, brain damage, or death.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal and Child Health Services, Aberdeen Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2206
It's Never Too Late to Stop Tobacco Use
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37379
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0065
- Available Online
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Identifies how tobacco use can effect cancer, cancer treatment, and other diseases. Lists available supports.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - prevention & control
- Self Care
- Smoking Cessation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Patients
- Self-care, Health
- Smoking cessation
- Specialty
- Self Care
- Abstract
- Identifies how tobacco use can effect cancer, cancer treatment, and other diseases. Lists available supports.
- Notes
- Adapted from the “Quit smoking to get the best from your cancer treatment” pamphlet with permission from the University Health Network Patient and Caregiver Education Program.
- Responsibility
- approved by the Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 0065
Even After a Cancer Diagnosis : It's Never Too Late To Be Active
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37388
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0073
- Available Online
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A guide to physical activity and how it can affect cancer treatment. Answers questions about the benefits of being active, goal setting, and what supports are available to you.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Exercise
- Neoplasms - prevention & control
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Patients
- Exercise
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Physical Fitness
- Self Care
- Abstract
- A guide to physical activity and how it can affect cancer treatment. Answers questions about the benefits of being active, goal setting, and what supports are available to you.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0073
