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Home Support Services [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information on home support including what to expect during the visit from the community health worker. (English) Colour

ElectroConvulsive Therapy (ECT) [English] Permalink Public

This treatment uses a small amount of electricity to produce a carefully controlled seizure in the brain. While we don’t know exactly how it works, the seizures change the chemicals in the brain, helping it to return to normal function. ECT is most often used to treat severe depression. It might be used when other treatments have not worked or when a mental illness needs to be treated right away. (English) Colour

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Resident Handbook - Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion (White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion, including an introduction to your Care Team and services available to you. (English) Colour

Finding Your Way Around Our Health Care System: A Guide for Newcomers to Canada [English] Permalink Public

For newcomers to Canada and anyone wanting to learn more about our health care system. Addresses common questions regarding our health care system, and describes specific services within Fraser Health. (English) Colour

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Inserting Your Own Urinary Catheter - Self-Catheterization Instructions for Men (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Your family practitioner (family doctor or nurse practitioner) has told you that your bladder can not completely empty urine on its own. Because of this, you will need to learn how to drain the urine from your bladder to keep it from getting too full. We call this ‘Self-Catheterization’. The reason we want you to drain urine from your bladder regularly is to keep your kidneys and bladder healthy. It also decreases the chance of you getting a bladder or kidney infection. (English) Colour

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Inserting Your Own Urinary Catheter - Self-Catheterization Instructions for Women (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Your family practitioner (family doctor or nurse practitioner) has told you that your bladder can not completely empty urine on its own. Because of this, you will need to learn how to drain the urine from your bladder to keep it from getting too full. We call this ‘Self-Catheterization’. The reason we want you to drain urine from your bladder regularly is to keep your kidneys and bladder healthy. It also decreases the chance of you getting a bladder or kidney infection. (English) Colour

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Added Care or Service from Outside Providers (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Guidelines for Hiring Independent Service Providers to work in Fraser Health Facilities. We provide everyone in our care with the health care they need. Sometimes, though, a person wants added care or services that we do not offer. This pamphlet explains the responsibilities involved and the steps for requesting an Independent Service Provider. (English) Colour

Healthy at Home: A guide to Home Health Services [English] Permalink Public

Whether you are recovering after a stay in the hospital, or you are living with a chronic or age-related health condition, Home Health Services are here to help you get home and stay at home, safely. (English) Colour

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Making the Move to Long-Term Care [English] Permalink Public

We know it can be both challenging and emotional to decide to make the move into long-term care. This booklet describes the long-term care, the process for moving into a care home, and what to expect when living in a care home. (English) Colour

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Resident Handbook - Langley Long-Term Care (Langley) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about Langley Long-term Care Services, including an introduction to the Care Team and services available to you. (English) Colour