Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1752

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This pamphlet explains what VRE is, how it is spread, screening for VRE, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading VRE. The French version of this pamphlet 1857, "ERV (Entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine)", is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1764

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This pamphlet explains what MRSA is, how it is spread, screening for MRSA, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading MRSA. The French version of this pamphlet 1858, "SARM (Staphylococcus aureus résistant à la méthicilline)", is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Infection Prevention and Control. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1765

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This pamphlet explains what AROs are, how they are spread, screening for AROs, why we screen for AROs, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading AROs. The French version of this pamphlet 1859, "Pourquoi faisons-nous le dépistage des organismes antibiorésistants (OA)", is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. The Driver Evaluation Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1825

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Your primary health care provider may want you to attend the Driver Evaluation Program if you are having health troubles that could affect your driving. This pamphlet answers common questions about the program. The French version of this pamphlet 2187, "Programme d’évaluation des conducteurs - Questions fréquentes," is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. The Nova Scotia Palliative Care Network. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1833

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This pamphlet outlines what should be kept in your Green Sleeve and what you should do with it. The French version of this pamphlet 1863, "La Pochette verte de la Nouvelle-Écosse : Information pour les patients, familles et mandataires", is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. The Nova Scotia Palliative Care Network. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1834

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This pamphlet outlines what should be kept in a Green Sleeve and what patients should do with it.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Women and Children's Health Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1838

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This pamphlet explains what you will need to know when coming to the Women and Children's Health Unit (WCHU) at Yarmouth Regional Hospital.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1842

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This pamphlet explains your rights and responsibilities as a patient. It includes information on quality care and safety, dignity and respect, information about your health care, essential care partners, and privacy. A list of resources is included. The booklet size version of this pamphlet, 0466, is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Program of Care, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1845

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This pamphlet describes what to expect when you visit one of Nova Scotia Health's Emergency Departments. The French version of this pamphlet 1851, "Votre visite au service d'urgence", is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2323, is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Program of Care, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1851

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Cette brochure décrit ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre lorsque vous vous rendez à un service d'urgence de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of pamphlet 1845, "Your Emergency Department Visit". This pamphlet describes what to expect when you visit a Nova Scotia Health Emergency Department. The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2323, is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. VG Site. Endoscopy Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1186

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A PEG button is a type of feeding tube that takes the place of your PEG tube. This pamphlet explains how to use and care for a PEG button.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

0080

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Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take metformin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

0252

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Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart failure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). This pamphlet explains how to take digoxin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

0295

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Calcium channel blockers are medications used to treat chest pain and contro high blood pressure. This pamphlet explains how to take and store calcium channel blockers, medications and foods to avoid, possible side effects, and warnings. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1865

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This pamphlet describes how to brush and floss your teeth. It also includes tips and information on helping children brush and floss. The French version of this pamphlet 1879, "Brosse à dents et fil dentaire," is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1867

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Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. This pamphlet explains how tobacco can cause oral cancer and lists the symptoms of oral cancer. A list of resources for information and support to help you quit smoking or using smokeless tobacco products is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1881, "Le tabagisme et la santé de la bouche," is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1879

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Dans cette brochure, vous trouverez des renseignements sur comment vous devriez vous brosser les dents et utiliser le fil dentaire, des conseils généraux sur le brossage des dents et l'utilisation du fil dentaire, et des conseils pour aider les enfants à se brosser les dents et à utiliser le fil dentaire. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1865, “Brushing and Flossing”. This pamphlet describes how to brush and floss your teeth. It also includes tips and information on helpin…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1881

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La plus fréquente du cancer de la bouche est le tabagisme. Dans cette brochure, vous trouverez des renseignements sur les nombreuses façons dont le cancer de la bouche peut se développer, ainsi que ses symptômes. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1867, “Tobacco and Oral Health”. Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. This pamphlet explains how tobacco can cause oral cancer and lists the symptoms of oral cancer. A list of resources for information and support to help you quit s…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Interprofessional Practice and Learning Wound Prevention and Management Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1221

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Negative pressure wound therapy is a machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds. This pamphlet answers common questions about using this therapy.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1, Halifax Infirmary. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1888

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This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).