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Asperger’s Syndrome
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is Asperger’s syndrome? Asperger’s syndrome (also known as just Asperger’s) was once its own diagnosis. Now it is identified as one form of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD). Despite this,…
Appendicitis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is appendicitis? An appendicitis is inflammation or infection in your appendix. The appendix is a tube-like organ in your abdomen. It is attached to the first portion of your large intestine….
Anal Fissure
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are anal fissures? An anal fissure is a small crack or tear in the thin, moist lining of the lower rectum. It is a common condition. Sometimes people confuse anal fissures…
Adult ADHD (Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is adult ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors. It used to be called attention deficit disorder (ADD). ADHD is not just present in children. Adults can be…
ACL Injury
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is an ACL injury? ACL refers to the anterior cruciate ligament. It is 1 of 4 ligaments in your knee. The other knee ligaments are PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), MCL (medial…
Abdominal Ultrasound
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Overview An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test. It allows your healthcare provider to look inside your abdomen (often referred to as your stomach or belly) without surgery. The abdomen is the…
Tick Safety
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. There are several kinds of ticks, but only the blacklegged tick bites can cause illnesses like Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Powassan virus. Nova Scotia has high rates of Lyme disease. It’s…
Healthy Screen Time Habits
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Children’s entertainment and education changed forever with the introduction of the internet. Computers, laptops, handheld gaming devices, and mobile devices, such as tablets and phones, provide entertainment and make learning fun. Despite…
Sex: Making the Right Decision
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The decision to engage in sexual activity or behavior as a teen or young adult can be a confusing time. Sexual activity includes vaginal (penetration of the vagina by the penis or…
Protecting Your Skin From The Sun
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Path to improved health The sun sends invisible UV rays to Earth. These rays can cause damage to your skin if you don’t protect against them. The safest way to protect yourself…