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Immunization Information on the Internet: Can you trust what you read? [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet can help you decide if vaccine information you find on the Internet is accurate. Note: The words “immunization” and “vaccination” are often used interchangeably. (English) Colour

The Benefits of Eating Together For Children and Families [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC resource about the benefits to eating with others. Here are some tips and strategies to help you get started. (English)

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How to Take Short-Acting Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout has information on how to take opioid pain medicine for palliative patients. Opioids are one type of medicine used to treat pain, or to help when feeling short of breath. pioids are available in short and long-acting forms. (English) Colour

How to Take Long-Acting Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout has information on how to take opioid pain medicine. Opioids are one type of medicine used to treat pain, or to help when feeling short of breath. Opioids are available in short and long-acting forms. People taking long-acting pain medicine may need short acting pain medicine if they still have pain. (English) Colour

Frequently Asked Questions about Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout covers frequently asked questions about opioid pain medicine including how to get the best pain relief and how to use breakthrough medicine. (English) Colour

Apixaban (Eliquis®) – You have been started on (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

We have detected a blood clot within a vein in your body. This sheet describes the plan for treatment at Burnaby Hospital Community Outpatient Services (COS). This includes medicine and an appointment with an internal medicine specialist. It also describes possible problems to watch for while on this medicine and when to return to Emergency. (English) Colour

Enoxaparin (Lovenox®) – You have been started on (Burnaby) [English] Permalink Public

We have detected a blood clot within a vein in your body. This sheet describes the plan for treatment at Burnaby Hospital Community Outpatient Services (COS). This includes returning to the hospital each day for an injection of the medicine and appointment information with an internal medicine specialist. It also describes possible problems to watch for while on this medicine and when to return to Emergency. (English) Colour

Substance Use: Supervised Consumption Service (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people admitted to Surrey Memorial Hospital on a nursing unit. Describes the opportunity to use Quibble Creek safe consumption site while in the hospital. (English) Colour

Physiotherapy After Breast Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A handout provides information about your physiotherapy after breast surgery. (English) Colour

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Exercises After Breast Surgery [English] Permalink Public

This guide is for anyone who’s had surgery for breast cancer. Breast cancer happens mainly in women, but each year a small number of men are also diagnosed. We sometimes refer to women in the text, but men who’ve had surgery for breast cancer may also find this booklet helpful. NOTE: Ordering link to place order copies at https://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/order-publications/?region=bc (English)

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