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Epidural Steroid Blocks: Caudal, Cervical, Thoracic, or Lumbar in the Pain Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre, Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

An epidural steroid block is an injection of a steroid into the epidural space. The epidural space is located just above the spinal cord, surrounded by a sac of fluid. Provided at the Pain Management Clinic. (English) Colour

Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Some people have problems swallowing when eating solid food and/or drinking liquids. When you have trouble swallowing, we call it ‘dysphagia’ (sounds like dis-fay-jah). (English) Colour

Preventing and Treating Pain in Care Homes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information about pain in older adults when living in a care home. Includes information about pain, how pain is expressed especially when a person also has dementia, what happens to a person if pain is not treated, and different ways to treat pain. We include ways that family and friends can help. (English) Colour

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Breast Cysts [English] Permalink Public

A simple breast cyst is a small sac filled with fluid. It is like a tiny balloon filled with water. Women can have one cyst or several cysts. Cysts can be in one or both breasts. (English) Colour

Vertebroplasty (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. We use a procedure like this to treat breaks in the tailbone or sacrum (Sacroplasty) and socket of the hip or acetabulum (Acetabuloplasty). (English) Colour

Resources for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is COPD? The airways in the lungs become inflamed and obstructed or blocked. This makes it difficult to move the air out of your lungs. COPD incudes two major breathing diseases: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. You may be at risk or have COPD if you are or were a smoker; have a cough with mucous that won't go away...have frequent chest infections...experience shortness of breath while doing simple activities. (English) Colour

Safer Tripping: Magic mushrooms, LSD, and other hallucinogens [English] Permalink Public

Reduce your risk of bad trips (scary and stressful experiences), injuries from falls or accidents, and mental health problems (English)

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Understanding Behaviour: A Guide for Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Pamphlet describes behaviours seen in people who have dementia, brain injuries or mental health challenges. Educates families on how to cope/help when observing these behaviours. (English) Black & White

Breast Calcifications [English] Permalink Public

Breast calcifications (sounds like kal-seh-feh-kay-shuns) are tiny spots of calcium found anywhere in the breast tissue. The calcifications are so small you won’t feel them. They appear as white spots or flecks on a mammogram (breast x-ray). Sometimes, they are so small they look like dust. This pamphlet describes them, what causes them and how they are treated. (English) Colour

Your Late Preterm Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘late preterm’ baby is a baby born three to five weeks early, or between 35 weeks and 37 weeks of pregnancy. These babies are usually healthier than babies born earlier, but there is a chance they could have certain health problems. This information is meant to help you care for your baby at home and know what to watch for. (English) Black & White