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Statins [English] Permalink Public

Statins are used to prevent heart attacks and stroke, and to lower cholesterol levels. This group of medicines include atorvastatin (Lipitor®), fluvastatin (Lescol®), lovastatin (Mevacor®), pravastatin (Pravachol®), rosuvastatin (Crestor®), simvastatin (Zocor®) (English) Colour

Understanding Behaviour: A Guide for Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Pamphlet describes behaviours seen in people who have dementia, brain injuries or mental health challenges. Educates families on how to cope/help when observing these behaviours. (English) Black & White

Your Late Preterm Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘late preterm’ baby is a baby born three to five weeks early, or between 35 weeks and 37 weeks of pregnancy. These babies are usually healthier than babies born earlier, but there is a chance they could have certain health problems. This information is meant to help you care for your baby at home and know what to watch for. (English) Black & White

Kidney Transplant Clinic (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information on the Kidney Transplant Clinic, our services, what to expect, who you see, and where we are located. (English) Colour

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Staying Safe - How Can I be Involved? [English] Permalink Public

Safety is everyone’s job. People in care, their family, and all staff need to work together to reduce harm. This includes reducing the chances of falls and injuries, medicine errors, infections, fire, and theft. (English) Colour

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Welcome to the Short Stay Medicine Unit (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides information for patients including what the Short Stay Medicine Unit is, the care team, and what to bring with them to the hospital. (English) Colour

Early Psychosis Intervention Program (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our EPI Program is aimed at helping people spot the signs of psychosis early so that the person can be supported and treated as soon as possible. (English) Colour

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Home Oxygen Program [English] Permalink Public

This brochure explains the services that are provided to you by the Home Oxygen Program. It explains oxygen therapy and how to keep safe when you are using oxygen to help you breathe. (English) Colour

Resources for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is COPD? The airways in the lungs become inflamed and obstructed or blocked. This makes it difficult to move the air out of your lungs. COPD incudes two major breathing diseases: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. You may be at risk or have COPD if you are or were a smoker; have a cough with mucous that won't go away...have frequent chest infections...experience shortness of breath while doing simple activities. (English) Colour

Tell us how you are feeling (Information for patients and family caregivers) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure describes how to use the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System-revised scale to describe the symptoms that you are experiencing with your illness. The brochure can also be used by your caregivers in Palliative Care. (English) Colour