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PleurX® Chest Catheter Information for Patients and Families [English] Permalink Under Revision

This booklet tells you about your PleurX® Chest Catheter and how to care for it at home. This booklet also gives you helpful tips and reminders so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. Your Home Care nurse will help you to understand the information and how to do the care. (English) Colour

Your Hospital Stay (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We want to make sure your hospital stay is only as long as it needs to be. This explains what you can expect and how you can help heal as fast as possible. (English) Colour

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Welcome to Telehealth (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Welcome poster for Telehealth sessions, provides information about privacy and the Telehealth session (English) Colour

After a Heart Attack: What to do for my health (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A heart attack, also called myocardial infarction, is when one of the arteries supplying blood to the heart gets blocked. The part of the heart that gets blood from that artery is damaged. The longer the artery is blocked, the bigger the heart attack. (English) Colour

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Managing Grief and Loss: When someone dies (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The death of a loved one, family member, or a friend can be one of the most stressful events that happen in life. When death is sudden or unexpected, feelings of shock can be overwhelming. Even when a person has been ill for some time and death is expected, it can still be hard. This booklet is meant to help you through the next days, weeks, and months ahead; explain aspects of grief and loss; help you support others, such as children, through grief. COMPANION MATERIALS: Grief Counselling and Support Services (265397), Suggested Books on Bereavement for All Ages (265398), BC After a Death Checklist (216245). (English) Colour

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Live Well Smoke-Free and Vape-Free While in the Hospital (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

All Fraser Health facilities are smoke-free and vape-free, both inside and outside. While in our care, we will help you to find alternatives to smoking, as well as help relieve any discomfort you might feel from nicotine withdrawal. (English) Colour

Chronic Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than it normally takes for damaged tissues to heal. Generally, pain is chronic when it continues for more than 3 months after an injury, surgery, or illness. It can also result from another health condition like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or HIV. (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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My Medication Card [English] Permalink Public

Use this is a tool to record your current medicines and allergies. You can print it or fill it in online then print it. Save a copy for your files. Carry this list with you at all times. Share the list with your care team. Includes 5 questions to ask your prescriber. NOTE: To use this on a mobile device, you will need an app that allows you to fill in the fields such as PDF Fill and Sign. (English) Colour

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5 Questions To Ask About Your Medications [English] Permalink Public

5 questions to help patients and caregivers start a conversation about medications to improve communications with their health care provider. Part of medication safety in Fraser Health. (English)

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