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Type 2 Diabetes - It's a Management Job [English] Permalink Public

A handout with tips for managing the effects of type 2 diabetes, as well as resources for more information. (English) Colour

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A Guide for Families: Diabetes Care for Children and Teens with Type 1 Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

A family teaching guide for children and teens diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and their parents/guardians. (English)

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http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-s...

Ultrasound Guided Thyroid Biopsy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure ultrasound guided thyroid biopsy 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. A biopsy is a way of taking a small piece of tissue, in this case, from your thyroid. We use ultrasound images to locate the spot to biopsy. A thyroid biopsy is done to check for any abnormalities seen on other tests such as an ultrasound, CT scan, or nuclear medicine scan. (English) Colour

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LearnDiabetes [English] Permalink Public

A set of online modules developed by BC Children's Hospital for families of youth and children living with type 1 diabetes. The modules provide easy-to-understand, interactive education. It can be started at any time during a family's diabetes journey. (English)

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https://learndiabetes.ca/modules

Seniors' Community Connector Poster (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Poster on how to get connected to a seniors' community connector and access community supports. (English) Colour

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English (267425), Chinese - Simplified (267472), Chinese - Traditional (267473), Punjabi (267474)

Thyroid Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients having elective thyroid surgery. The thyroid gland (or part of it) can be removed for a couple of reasons, including a growth (tumour) that could be cancer or not (benign). You usually go home the same day or the next day. This depends on the type of surgery, your health before surgery, and your recovery. Replaces catalogue #265501 (English) Colour

Seniors' Community Connector Poster (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Poster on how to get connected to a seniors' community connector and access community supports. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (267425), Chinese - Simplified (267472), Chinese - Traditional (267473), Punjabi (267474)

Seniors' Community Connector Poster (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Poster on how to get connected to a seniors' community connector and access community supports. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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English (267425), Chinese - Simplified (267472), Chinese - Traditional (267473), Punjabi (267474)

Seniors' Community Connector Poster (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Poster on how to get connected to a seniors' community connector and access community supports. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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English (267425), Chinese - Simplified (267472), Chinese - Traditional (267473), Punjabi (267474)

Going Home After ERCP (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

ERCP is short for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography. This is a test designed to image and to treat disorders of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. This factsheet provides information on what to do at home if you feel discomfort and when to seek immediate medical attention. (English) Black & White