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Caring for a Wound Treated with Skin Glue (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Skin glue, also called liquid stitches or suture glue, is a special medical glue used to close wounds or cuts after a procedure or surgery. It can be used on its own, or with stitches (sutures), staples, or white skin tapes (steri-strips). (English) Colour

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Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) Clinic (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

The purpose of this program is to actively engage clients twice a day in a healthcare setting while receiving iOAT with the support of nurses and harm reduction workers. (English) Colour

We are Baby-Friendly! [English] Permalink Public

Poster describing our Baby Friendly Initiative policy and what it means for the people in our care. (English) Colour

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Opioids for Pain After Surgery: Your Questions Answered [English] Permalink Public

5 Questions to ask about opioids (narcotics) prescribed after your surgery. (English)

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https://www.ismp-canada.org/download/OpioidSteward...

Storage and Disposal of Opioids [English] Permalink Public

Poisonings can happen when children or pets can reach these medications, or when other people mistake one medication for another. Even a single dose of a drug can be very dangerous to someone else. Protect yourself and others by storing medications more safely, and returning any expired, unused, or unwanted drugs as soon as possible. (English)

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https://www.ismp-canada.org/download/OpioidSteward...

Dealing with Psychosis: A toolkit for moving forward with your life [English] Permalink Public

Treatment for psychosis is provided by health professionals and involves a number of different approaches, including medication. This toolkit is not meant to be a substitute for the treatments provided by your health professionals. Instead, the toolkit is to be used along with treatment by professionals. This toolkit is meant to help you learn skills you can use to: 1. Manage symptoms of psychosis 2. Move forward and enjoy your life (English)

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https://www.earlypsychosis.ca/downloads/DWP/dwp-fu...

Diabetes Canada: Glycemic Index Food Guide [English] Permalink Public

The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that ranks a carbohydrate-containing food or drink by how much it raises blood sugar levels after it is eaten or drank. Foods with a high GI increase blood sugar higher and faster than foods with a low GI. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Just the Basics Tips for Healthy Eating [English] Permalink Public

This resource provides basic information for healthy eating when newly diagnosed with diabetes, prior to meeting with a Registered Dietitian. The tool includes a portion guide and meal plans. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Sugars and Sweeteners [English] Permalink Public

This resource explains the difference between sugars and sweeteners, and provides a list of available sweeteners in Canada. Compliant with the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Getting Started with Insulin [English] Permalink Public

This resource provides information about insulin and how to begin taking insulin to manage blood sugar. It also includes information about diabetes and driving. Compliant with the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...