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How to collect a ‘24 hour’ urine sample (Lower Mainland) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

This test is used to check how your kidneys are working. You collect all your urine (pee) over a 24-hour period. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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How to collect a ‘First Catch’ urine sample for Women (Lower Mainland) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

A ‘first catch’ urine (pee) sample is a way of collecting the first part of your urine stream. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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How to collect a ‘First Catch’ urine sample for Men (Lower Mainland) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

A ‘first catch’ urine sample is a way of collecting the first part of your urine stream. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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Step by Step Guide through the Kidney Transplant Process [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Under Revision

Kidney transplantation is one treatment option for kidney disease. A kidney transplant can offer freedom from dialysis, improved physical and mental health, a better quality of life, and an increased lifespan. (Chinese - Traditional)

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Finding a Donor [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Finding a living donor at an early stage of your kidney disease may allow you to avoid dialysis completely. Without a living donor, you must be on dialysis before you are placed on the transplant wait list. Waiting for a kidney transplant from a deceased donor may take many years. (Chinese - Traditional)

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Step by Step Guide for Living Kidney Donors [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

There are many reasons why a transplant from a living donor may be the best option for a patient. Transplant outcomes are generally better with kidneys from living donors than for kidneys from deceased donors. With careful planning, a patient can avoid the need for dialysis and go straight to transplant from a living donor. (Chinese - Traditional)

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Nitrates in Well Water [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

What are nitrates? How do nitrates get into well water? How do I know if there are nitrates in my well water? What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? What should I do if there is a pregnant woman or baby in the household? How can I get my well water tested? What if my water is high in nitrates? Number 05a. (Chinese - Traditional)

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Emergency Preparedness Information for Patients on Hemodialysis [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

This booklet provides information on how to handle the first several days following a big disaster including survival instructions, medical alert, emergency contacts, medications, hemodialysis information, supplies, diet meal plan and other resources. This replaces FH catalogue #264014. (Chinese - Traditional)

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Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions (Large Text Version) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. This 4 page version is for those with vision challenges. Also available in a 2 page version with smaller text size (#267483). (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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