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Healthy Snacks for Adults - South Asian (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Snacks can keep your blood sugar (glucose) levels stable throughout the day. This can help to reduce your feeling of hunger between meals and stop you from eating too much at mealtimes. (English) Colour

Food Sources of Iron (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Iron carries oxygen to all parts of your body. If your iron is low, you may feel tired, irritable, and look pale. (English) Colour

How Much Sugar are you Eating? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Sugar is in 90% of the foods we eat. Sugar increases risk of disease. Eat healthy by reducing sugar! (English) Colour

5 Questions To Ask About Your Medications [English] Permalink Public

5 questions to help patients and caregivers start a conversation about medications to improve communications with their health care provider. Part of medication safety in Fraser Health. (English)

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https://www.ismp-canada.org/download/MedRec/5quest...

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Think you or your loved one need Long-Term Care? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Long-Term care funded by Fraser Health is a service for adult/seniors with complex medical and/or physical conditions with or without dementia, who do not have the supports in their home to manage and require 24-hour access to nursing care. Long-Term care is not a housing option. It should only be considered after trialing all other resources while still living in your home. Fraser Health staff will work with you and your caregiver to explore options that can help you stay as independent as possible in your home. (English) Colour

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter [English] Permalink Public

This booklet includes What is ‘atrial fibrillation’? What is ‘atrial flutter’?, Is Afib/flutter harmful?, What can trigger Afib/flutter?, What causes Afib/flutter?, What can Afib/flutter feel like?, How is Afib/flutter treated?, What about preventing a stroke?, What can I do to help my heart?, What if I get an Afib/flutter episode?, When should I get help?, My Afib/flutter management plan, Living well with Afib/flutter, Questions you might want to ask. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Atrial%20Fibrill...

Safer Sleep for My Baby [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet on making a safe sleep plan for your baby. (English)

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

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Comfort in Early Labour (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

In the early stages of labour, the best place for you and your family to be is the comfort of your own home. The following information suggests ways to stay comfortable during this time, and it also provides guidelines to assist you in your decision on when to return to the hospital. (English) Colour

Healthy Eating Guidelines For Your Vegetarian Baby: 6 - 12 Months [English] Permalink Public

The word vegetarian means different things to different people. Lactoovo vegetarians don’t eat meat, fish, seafood and poultry, but will have dairy products and eggs. Vegans are vegetarians who avoid all animal foods. With special planning, vegetarian diets can be healthy for all ages, including babies. (English)

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

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Home Care Nursing (Delta, Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

Supporting North Delta and North Surrey (Gateway). Home Care Nursing helps people care for themselves in their community. You and your family work with us to create your plan of care and help you stay safe at home. We teach you how to care for yourself. (English) Colour