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Paracentesis (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure paracentesis including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, 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. Paracentesis is the removal of fluid from around the organs in your abdomen. This area is called the abdominal cavity. A build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity is called ascites. There are a number of different reasons for this fluid build-up. You might already know why this has happened or this procedure might be done to help find out why. (English) Colour

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English (264545), French (264804)

Free and Low-Cost Food Directory [English] Permalink Public

Local communities in Fraser Health have services available to provide either low cost or free nutritious food to their residents. The resources have been organized by community. (English)

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Scented Products: How we can make our environment safe (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information about scented products in the workplace including the meaning by scent-free, health problems, and resources. (English) Colour

Preventing Infections in Long-Term Care [English] Permalink Public

Information on how to prevent infections in long-term care. (English) Colour

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The pamphlet provides some practical information for family and visitors of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients at Langley Memorial Hospital including general policy and visitation guidelines. (English) Colour

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English (255710), Chinese - Simplified (267993), Chinese - Traditional (267994), Punjabi (267995)

Options for Medical Equipment and Mobility Devices (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

If you are getting ready to go home from hospital and having problems moving around, we might have one of our Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists see you. They check if you need any medical equipment or devices so you can safely move about and do everyday activities at home. (English) Colour

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Chilliwack General Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

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English (257019), Chinese - Simplified (267990), Chinese - Traditional (267991), Punjabi (267992)

Preventing Infections In Acute Care Hospitals (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Infection Prevention and Control -It’s Everyone’s Responsibility. Clean your hands, cover your cough, if you are not well, stay home. (English) Colour

Welcome to 2nd floor Medicine (Mission Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients and families about our unit, who is on your care team, some tips for a healthy stay, and visiting information. (English) Colour

Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (P.A.T.H.) (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

We believe ‘home is best’ and that you are in charge of your health and wellness. Our unit helps you gain the strengths and abilities you need to transition from hospital to home. This pamphlet explains what you can expect on our unit and what you need to do for your recovery. (English) Colour