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Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour

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Healthy Eating Guidelines For Your Vegetarian Toddler: 1 - 3 Years [English] Permalink Public

The word vegetarian means different things to different people. Many vegetarians avoid animal foods including meat, fish, seafood and poultry but will drink milk (lacto vegetarian) and eat other milk products and eggs (lacto ovo vegetarian). Vegans are vegetarians who avoid all animal foods. Like all toddlers, vegetarian toddlers need to eat a variety of foods to grow and develop well. (English)

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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File overview about healthy eating healthy aging for adults including the important nutrients, supplements and resources. Number 68j. (English)

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Healthy Eating for Seniors [English] Permalink Public

This handbook addresses food safety,includes information about supplements, how to eat with a chronic disease, offers you simple ways to eat with less fat and salt,to keep a healthy body weight, to shop for healthy food on a budget, and to read labels, tips and recipes from other seniors. TO ORDER COPIES go to: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/active-aging/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-for-seniors-handbook (English)

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Breast Health Six Month Follow-Up Visit (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

For women returning to the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre for their 6 month follow-up check. Information on appointment, preparation, tests, and results. (English) Colour

My Breast Hurts - Is this normal? [English] Permalink Public

Many women have breast pain at some time in their life. Some women have breast pain a few days before their menstrual period. Others have breast pain all the time and without a reason. Information about causes and actions to take to relieve pain. (English) Colour

Group B Streptococcus During Labour & Birth [English] Permalink Public

Information handout for maternity patients requiring antibiotics during labour and birth for prevention of neonatal Group B Streptococcus infection. (English) Colour

Advance Care Planning: Expressing Your Wishes and Instructions for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview about advance care planning including how to start advance care planning and available options. (English)

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Dental Care for Your Infant and Toddler [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about dental care for your infant and toddler including how to keep your teeth and gums healthy, sipping and snacking suggestions, adult tooth eruption timetable. Number 19. (English)

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Diabetes and Pregnancy Food Guide (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Food guide for pregnant women with diabetes provides information about how food affects blood sugar, meal plan, snack ideas, food label reading, and includes food and activity log. (English) Colour

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