Electroencephalogram / (EEG) : Family Information & Preparation Guidelines PL-0359
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery
Going Home After Cardiac Catheterization: What to expect after discharge PL-0973
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery
Induction of Labour: Patient Info PL-1321
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Having a Baby
Nutrition While Taking Steroids PL-0396
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
PITA procedure : Powered Intra Capsular Tonsillectomy / Adenoidectomy PL-0193
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics, Having Surgery
Vesicoureteral Reflux PL-0063
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics, Services
10 Things To Do While You Wait (Child Life)
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Being Admitted, Clinics, Having Surgery, Services
6 Steps to Success in Pill Swallowing PL-1311
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
7 Day Food and Blood Sugar Record PL-1299
Digestive System (Celiac Disease, IBD, etc.)
Women's Health
A Guide to Common Respiratory Infections in Children PL-0622
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Services
A Parent's Guide to Skin-to-Skin Contact: What you can do to support your baby PL-1030
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having a Baby, Newborn Health, Services
A Parents Story
Mental Health - Behavioural and Emotional Issues
Mental Health and Addictions
A Parent’s Guide to Clubfoot
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Clinics
A Parent’s Guide to Soothers: What you need to know about pacifiers and soothers PL-1019
Newborns, Infants and Toddlers (birth-3 years)
Newborn Health, Services
A Patient's Guide to Malignant Hyperthermia PL-1255
Women's Health
Having Surgery
About Alcohol
Mental Health - Behavioural and Emotional Issues
Mental Health and Addictions
About face International
Genetics / Birth Defects
Clinics
About Marijuana
Mental Health - Behavioural and Emotional Issues
Mental Health and Addictions
About the ‘End of Treatment’ Bell PL-1130
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Above-elbow cast removal exercises PL-1126
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Services
Activity and Diabetes: guidelines for those on injections / a guide to help you balance activity and diabetes management PL-0702
Endocrine System (Hormones, Diabetes, etc.)
Services
Activity in the first six weeks after giving birth PL-0898
Social / Family Issues (Substance Abuse, Divorce, etc.)
Having a Baby, Women's Health
Adenoidectomy: Instructions for Patients and Families PL-0097
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery, Services
Adjusting to a New Diagnosis of Diabetes: Diabetes in Children and Youth PL-1131
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
ADOLESCENT CENTRE FOR TREATMENT : client / family information package PL-0101
Mental Health - Behavioural and Emotional Issues
Services
ADOLESCENT DAY TREATMENT SERVICE PL-0138
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
ADOLESCENT DAY TREATMENT SERVICE CLIENT / FAMILY PACKAGE PL-0136
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS): Mental Health and Addictions PL-1018
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions, Services
Adrenal Insufficiency PL-0642
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Adult Day Surgery PL-1023
Women's Health
Having Surgery, Women's Health
After Gynecology Day Surgery FAQ
Women's Health
Women's Health
After the Breast Biopsy: Patient Information PL-0895
Women's Health
Breast Health, Women's Health
Allergic Reactions PL-0700
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Being Admitted, Having Surgery, Services
Allergy Asthma Information Association
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Clinics
Alveolar Bone Graft: Dr. J.C. Doucet PL-0178
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Having Surgery, Services
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Clinics
American Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Lungs and Breathing
Clinics
American Kidney Fund
Kidneys, Urinary System, Genitals
Being Admitted, Clinics
Anaphylaxis Canada
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Clinics
Anaphylaxis in Kids Video
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Clinics, Services
Answers to your questions about a positive newborn screening result for Biotinidase Deficiency / Information for Parents / Maritime Newborn Screening Program PL-1128
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Answers to your questions about a positive newborn screening result for Galactosemia / Information for Parents / Maritime Newborn Screening Program PL-1129
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Answers to Your Questions About A Positive Newborn Screening Result for Phenylketonuria PL-0841
Genetics / Birth Defects
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Anxiety PL-0913
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
Anxiety Treatment Groups: Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Addictions Program PL-0240
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions, Services
Anxiety: recommended resources PL-0224
Mental Health - Behavioural and Emotional Issues
Mental Health and Addictions
Arabic IWK Patient Pamphlets - with Links to the Full-Text Translations PL-0956-AR
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Services
Are you worried about your child's gender expression?
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
Association Quebecoise des Allergies Alimentaries
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Clinics
Autism Nova Scotia
Mental Health - Behavioural and Emotional Issues
Clinics
Autism Spectrum Disorder: What is autism? How is it recognized? What can be done? PL-0270
Brain and Nervous System (Epilepsy, Pain, etc.)
Services
Available upon request at IWK - MANAGING FLUID RESTRICTION PL-0981
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Azathioprine (Imuran and generic brands) and 6-MP (Purinethol and generic brands) : A Patient Guide PL-0204
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Back Care During Pregnancy PL-0958
Women's Health
Having a Baby
BAHA Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Stage 1: Instructions for Patients and Families PL-0808
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Having Surgery
BAHA Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Stage 2: Instructions for Patients and Families PL-0839
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery, Services
Baking and Carb Counting: Diabetes in Children and Youth PL-0393
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Balanitis and Balanoposthitis PL-1317
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Bartholin Gland Cysts and Abscesses: Women's and Newborn Health Program PL-1272
Women's Health
Women's Health
Bedwetting Alarm Routine: A Guide for Parents PL-0079
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics, Services
Bevacizumab Injection for Babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Information for Parents PL-0830
Eyes and Vision
Newborn Health
Biofeedback Therapy: A Guide for Patients PL-1279
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics
Blended Diet PL-0434
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Blood Glucose Monitoring PL-0160
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Blood Transfusion: Patient and Family Guide - Formerly PL-0154 - PL-1017
Blood / Lymphatic System
Having Surgery, Services
Books and Babies - Read to Me! PL-1202
Newborns, Infants and Toddlers (birth-3 years)
Having a Baby, Newborn Health, Services
Boredom Busters (Child Life)
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Being Admitted, Clinics, Having Surgery, Services
Botulinum Toxins: A Guide for Families PL-0326
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics
Brachial Cleft Cyst or Sinus / Thyroglossal Duct Cyst: Post-Operative Instructions / A Guide for Parents PL-0042
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics
Brain Injury Association of America
Brain and Nervous System (Epilepsy, Pain, etc.)
Clinics
Branchial Cleft Cysts and Fistulas: Instructions for Patients and Families PL-0741
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Breast Biopsy/Lumpectomy at the IWK Health Centre: Patient and Family Education Guide PL-0975
Women's Health
Being Admitted, Breast Health, Women's Health
Breast Surgery at the IWK Health Centre: Patient and Family Education Guide PL-0976
Cancers
Having Surgery, Women's Health
Breastfeeding your baby in the NICU: a guide for parents PL-0318
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Brief Intensive Outreach Service (BIOS): Frequently Asked Questions / for Parents and Guardians PL-1274
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
Brief Intensive Outreach Service (BIOS): Support for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are experiencing a period of severe aggression PL-1273
Health System (pamphlets about specific IWK care services)
Services
E-mail Communications between Patients and Healthcare Providers PL-0833
Women's Health
Services
Ear Infection (otitis media) PL-0290
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Early Pregnancy Loss: A Patient Guide to Treatment PL-0757
Women's Health
Being Admitted, Clinics, Women's Health
Emotional Eating: Tips for Tackling the Emotional Component of Eating PL-1250
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Emotional Regulation PL-1289
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
Endometrial ablation: a patient guide PL-0989
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Having Surgery, Women's Health
Endometrial Biopsy Patient Guide PL-0098
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Having Surgery, Women's Health
Enterovirus D-68 Q&A
Infections / Infectious Diseases
Services
Epidurals PL-0803
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Having a Baby
Epilepsy at School PL-1263
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Explaining your child's diagnosis or procedure
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Being Admitted, Clinics, Having Surgery, Services
Falls Prevention and Injury Reduction: IWK Health PL-1308
Health System (pamphlets about specific IWK care services)
Services
Family Legal Health Program PL-0957
Social / Family Issues (Substance Abuse, Divorce, etc.)
Services
Family Newborn Care Unit Videos
Women's Health
Having a Baby, Women's Health
Family Therapy: Information for Families PL-0969
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
Febrile Seizure (Trekk)
Newborns, Infants and Toddlers (birth-3 years)
Clinics, Newborn Health, Services
Febrile Seizures PL-0291
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Feeding Tubes for Babies with Congenital Heart Disease PL-1084
Heart and Circulation
Newborn Health
Feeding Your baby by bottle: Frequently asked questions PL-0960
Pregnancy, Maternal and Reproductive Health
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Feeding your child with a Congenital Heart Defect: what families should know PL-1005
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Newborn Health, Services
Feeding Your Toddler: 12 – 36 months PL-0556
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Services
Ferrous Sulfate / Iron PL-1206
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Fertility Preservation in Children and Youth to Receive Cancer Therapy or Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant : About Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and cancer treatments' impact on fertility - Options to consider PL-1215
Cancers
Services
FESS Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Instructions for Patients and Families PL-0144
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery, Services
Fever PL-0292
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Fibre PL-0312
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Following Up with Gestational Diabetes PL-1093
Endocrine System (Hormones, Diabetes, etc.)
Having a Baby, Women's Health
Food Alerts and Food Recalls
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Clinics, Services
Food Record - 3 Day PL-0649
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Food You Can Eat
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Clinics
Forearm cast removal exercises PL-1125
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Clinics
Fortifying Breast Milk for your Baby PL-0620
Pregnancy, Maternal and Reproductive Health
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
French IWK Patient Pamphlets - with Links to the Full-Text Translations PL-0956-FR
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Services
Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions: Diabetes in Children and Youth PL-1242
Blood / Lymphatic System
Services
Frequently Asked Questions - Perinatal Follow-Up Program
Newborns, Infants and Toddlers (birth-3 years)
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Furosemide PL-1207
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Services
G/GJ tubes: Hypergranulation tissue PL-1230
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
G/GJ tubes: Hypertonic salt water soaks PL-1231
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
G/GJ tubes: Using silver nitrate to treat granulation tissue PL-1232
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
G/GJ/NJ/ND Tubes: What to do if your child’s feeding tube is blocked PL-1224
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents and Adults
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
Gender Dysphoria in Children
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
General Chemotherapy Information: IWK Hematology Oncology Service PL-1105
Cancers
Being Admitted, Services
General/Thoracic Surgery Procedures: Discharge Instructions / A Guide for Parents PL-0077
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Genetic Testing for Hereditary Colon Cancer PL-1114
Genetics / Birth Defects
Services
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: GSM PL-1110
Women's Health
Women's Health
Getting Advice after ENT Surgery PL-1260
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery
Giving Your Child Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin at Home: Information about the Home Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) Infusion Program / How to Troubleshoot Infusion Problems at Home PL-1237
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Glue PL-0995
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Going Home After A Catheter Ablation Procedure: What to expect after discharge PL-0972
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery
Going Home After Heart Surgery : What to Expect after Discharge PL-0974
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery
Going Home after the GI Procedure: A Guide for Patients and Families PL-1261
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery
Going Home With A Dressing After Surgery: Women's and Newborn Health Program PL-1270
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Having a Baby, Women's Health
Grief PL-0909
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
Growing with Communication -- Speech Language Development
Health System (pamphlets about specific IWK care services)
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Guidelines for Feeding Your Baby 6-12 Months of Age PL-0369
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Halifax Sexual Health Centre (formerly Planned Parenthood)
Kidneys, Urinary System, Genitals
Clinics
Halloween: Diabetes in Children and Youth PL-0377
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (Trekk)
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics, Services
Having a Baby -- Frequently Asked Questions (PNC)
Newborns, Infants and Toddlers (birth-3 years)
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Having Surgery at Scotia Surgery and a Phone Call with the IWK Pre-op Clinic PL-1292
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Clinics, Having Surgery
Having Surgery at Scotia Surgery and and a Visit to the IWK Pre-op Clinic Before Surgery PL-1293
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Clinics, Having Surgery
Having Surgery at Scotia Surgery PL-1294
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Clinics, Having Surgery
Head Injury PL-0293
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Healthy Eating Plan for Diabetes in Pregnancy PL-0314
Women's Health
Having a Baby, Women's Health
Healthy Eating While Breastfeeding: The Basics
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Having a Baby
Healthy Teeth
Mouth and Teeth
Clinics
Heart & Stroke Foundation
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
Services
Heartburn During Pregnancy PL-0837
Pregnancy, Maternal and Reproductive Health
Having a Baby
Help Your Kid - Drug Free
Mental Health - Behavioural and Emotional Issues
Mental Health and Addictions
Helpful Apps, Websites & Books for Celiac Disease PL-0886
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Helpful Links and Information (Child Life)
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Being Admitted, Clinics, Having Surgery, Services
HELPING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY (ADHD) DISORDERS / [FACT SHEET] : Information for Parents and Caregivers / What you need to know about... PL-0877
Social / Family Issues (Substance Abuse, Divorce, etc.)
Mental Health and Addictions
Helping Children and Youth with Eating Disorders: Information for Parents and Caregivers PL-0917
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
Helping Your Child Cope with Medical Procedures
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Being Admitted, Clinics, Having Surgery, Services
Hemoglobin A1C PL-0161
Blood / Lymphatic System
Services
Hernia or Hydrocele Repair: Post-operative Instructions / A Guide for Parents PL-0043
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics
High Calorie High Protein Diet PL-0436
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Hip Spica Cast PL-0074
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics, Services
How can you tell if a website has reliable health information?: A Guide for Patients and Families PL-0612
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Being Admitted, Breast Health, Having Surgery, Having a Baby, Newborn Health, Services, Women's Health
How Diet Triggers Interstitial Cystitis Flares PL-1318
Women's Health
Women's Health
How to Create Patient/Family Learning Resources: / (Patient Guides) / Criteria for IWK Staff PL-0002
Health System (pamphlets about specific IWK care services)
Services
How to Reach the Children’s Diabetes Team PL-0395
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
HPVinfo.ca (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada)
Kidneys, Urinary System, Genitals
Clinics
HSP: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura PL-0295
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Hydrochlorothiazide PL-1208
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Hypersecretory Asthma : Information for Parents PL-0391
Allergies, Asthma and Immune System
Services
Hypoglycemia PL-0357
Endocrine System (Hormones, Diabetes, etc.)
Services
Hypospadias: A Guide for Parents PL-0050
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics, Services
Hypothyroidism: what you need to know to stay healthy PL-0311
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Hysterectomy: A Patient Guide PL-0903
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Having Surgery, Women's Health
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): A Patient Guide PL-0163
Endocrine System (Hormones, Diabetes, etc.)
Having Surgery, Women's Health
Hysteroscopy: a patient guide PL-0640
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Women's Health
If Your Child has an Inguinal Hernia, Hydrocele or Undescended Testicles: A Guide for Parents PL-0051
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics, Services
Important Information for My Child After Discharge from IWK PL-1315
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery
Increasing Vegetable and Fruit Intake PL-0776
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Infant & Toddler Sleep Practices - Information for Parents
Newborns, Infants and Toddlers (birth-3 years)
Having a Baby, Newborn Health
Infant and Preschool Rehabilitation Service: Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy PL-0731
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Infantile Hemangiomas: A Guide for Parents / IWK Dermatology PL-1310
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Information about First Pelvic Exam (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada)
Kidneys, Urinary System, Genitals
Clinics
Information and resources to support you during pregnancy loss PL-0918
Women's Health
Women's Health
Information for Families about Post-mortem Examinations and Autopsy PL-0128
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Ingrown Toenail Excision: Post-operative Instructions - A Guide for Parents (Dr. Yanchar) PL175-A
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Clinics
Injection Pharyngoplasty for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency : Instructions for Patients and Families PL-0747
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Having Surgery, Services
Injections sous-cutanées: Guide des patients et familles / Subcutaneous Injections: A Guide for Patients and Families by IWK Rheumatology PL-0792-FR
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Inpatient Adult Surgery Pamphlet: Women's and Newborn Health Program PL-0955
Women's Health
Having Surgery, Women's Health
Inpatient Food Record PL-1254
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Inpatient Mental Health Monitored and Prohibited Items PL-0769
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Mental Health and Addictions
Instructions following Cleft Lip Surgery: Dr. J.C. Doucet PL-0179
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Having Surgery, Services
Instructions following Cleft Palate Surgery: Dr. J.C. Doucet PL-0177
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Having Surgery, Services
Instructions for Preparing and giving Chemotherapy by Mouth: If you need to crush a chemotherapy tablet PL-1104
Cancers
Being Admitted, Services
Instructions for Preparing and giving Chemotherapy by Mouth: if your dose, or your child’s dose, is in Liquid Form PL-1106
Cancers
Being Admitted, Having Surgery
Instructions for Preparing and Giving Chemotherapy by Mouth: if your dose, or your child’s dose, is part of a tablet or you or your child cannot swallow a whole tablet PL-1108
Cancers
Being Admitted, Services
Instructions for Preparing and giving Chemotherapy by Mouth: Opening Capsules PL-1107
Cancers
Being Admitted, Services
Instructions for Term Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes: SRM PL-0980
Surgery, Procedures, Drugs and Medication
Having a Baby, Women's Health
Insulin PL-0146
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Insulin Pump Failure or Temporary Interruption PL-0605
Child and Teen Health (all ages)
Services
Insulin-to-Carb Ratios: Diabetes in Children and Youth PL-0701
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