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Concussion (Minor Head Injury) in Adults (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A head injury results from a direct blow to the head that causes shaking and jarring of the brain. If the blow is hard enough to injure the brain, it is called a concussion. (English) Colour

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Helpful Hospice Resources for You and Your Family (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Helpful resources (including websites and local Hospice Societies) to support patients and their families needing hospice/palliative care. Also part of the "Care at Home" Palliative Care Binder. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267084), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267081), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267082), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267083), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267085), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267086), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267087), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267088), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267089), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267090), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (Gateway) (267091), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (Newton) (267092), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (TriCities) (267093), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267094).

Pregnancy and Dental Health [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pregnancy and dental health including the importance of dental health during pregnancy, how to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and check-ups with your dentist. Number 38b. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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Treating Low Blood Sugar When Taking Insulin During Pregnancy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Handout providing information on how to treat low blood sugar when taking insulin during pregnancy. Low blood sugar is when the sugar in your blood is less than 3.8 during your pregnancy and when on insulin. (English) Colour

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Asthma (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Asthma (sounds like az-muh) is when the airways (or breathing tubes) in your lungs become swollen and irritated. This makes it difficult to breathe. (English) Colour

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Nutrition and Lung Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our bodies require a variety of nutrients for proper function (including breathing!). Eating a balanced diet is essential to maintain health and manage your lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This factsheet gives helpful nutrition tips to support people living with lung disease. (English) Colour

Managing Constipation with Diet: Adults [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about managing constipation in adults including causes, home treatment and when to call a doctor. Number 68l. (English)

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Nutrition and Exercise After a Kidney Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

With a transplanted kidney, it is very important that you take care of your health by eating healthy food and exercising. Keep your weight within a normal range for you. Here is some information about what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Available languages: English (262990), Traditional Chinese (264061), and Punjabi (264060). (English) Colour

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Dehydration (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Your body needs water to work properly. Water keeps your blood flow easily around your body and to your body organs such as your heart and brain. Dehydration (sounds like dee-hi-dray-shun) is when your body does not have enough water. (English) Colour

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Sepsis - Information for patients and families [English] Permalink Public

This document provides an overview on sepsis: what it is, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FF/FF.110.S47.pdf