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Indigenous Health & Wellness Clinic (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
We are similar to a doctor's office. We connect you with our team of wellness providers, coordinate your care and act as a point of contact if you need specialist care. Our Indigenous Health and Wellness Clinic is a proven approach to improving and managing the health and wellness of people. Think of us as your 'Wellness Home.' (English) Colour
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266063Ultrasound Kidney Biopsy In Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
A kidney biopsy is a way of taking a small sample of tissue from your kidney using a special needle. A biopsy is done to identify the type and degree of kidney disease, which then helps guide what would be the best way to treat the disease. A radiologist does the procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures). (English) Colour
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266166Spine Biopsy in Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
A spine biopsy is a way of taking a small sample of bone from your spine using a special needle. The sample is examined for infection, cancer, or other bone disorders. A radiologist who specializes in image guided procedures uses fluoroscopy or CT scanning to do the biopsy. (English) Black & White
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266158Lumbar Puncture in Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
A lumbar puncture is a procedure for taking a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from around the spinal cord in the lower back. You might also hear it called a ‘spinal tap’. This procedure is usually done to identify diseases of the central nervous system, including the brain and spine. This procedure is also used to treat cancer with chemotherapy. A radiologist does the procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures). (English) Colour
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266159Caring for Your Incision at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Instructions for how to care for your incision after surgery. Includes information on normal healing, cautions, what to watch for, and when to get help. You might get this information along with surgery-specific recovery information. (English) Colour
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English (266284), Arabic (266288), Chinese - Simplified (266290), Chinese - Traditional (266289), Farsi (266291), Punjabi (266287), Spanish (266292)
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266284Get Moving to Get Better: Move to Improve [English] Permalink Public
We know that people who stay lying in bed while in the hospital are more likely to get infections (such as lung and bladder infections) and blood clots. Movement will keep you strong and get you home sooner. This pamphlet gives you reasons for why it is important to get moving and ways to move while in the hospital. In some of our hospitals, we call this our ‘Move to Improve’ program. (English) Colour
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266126Surrey-Whalley Urgent and Primary Care Centre (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public
Describes the difference between Urgent Primary Care and Emergency Care. Gives examples of when to use each service. The pamphlet outlines the services offered along with the 2 ways a person can be seen at the Urgent Primary Care Centre. (English) Colour
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266191Welcome to Stroke Rehabilitation (Queens Park Care Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This program is the next step of your recovery. We provide an environment that encourages you to be as independent as possible. Our goal is to make sure you can return home and care for yourself safely. (English) Colour
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266518Ridge Meadows Urgent and Primary Care Centre (Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows) [English] Permalink Public
Describes the difference between Urgent Primary Care and Emergency Care. Gives examples of when to use each service. The pamphlet outlines the services offered along with the 2 ways a person can be seen at the Urgent Primary Care Centre. (English) Colour
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266313Lipid Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
The Lipid Clinic at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre is for people with high cholesterol. You need a doctor referral to go to the clinic. The clinic team will check your chance of heart disease or stroke, arrange any tests you need, and help you take steps to reduce your chance of heart disease or stroke. (English) Colour
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