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Cannabis (Marijuana) [English] Permalink Public

A fact sheet discussing this drug in detail, including the recreational and medicinal uses. (English)

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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/l...

Methamphetamine [English] Permalink Public

A fact sheet on the effects and reasons for use of this synthetic drug. (English)

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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/m...

What is a Transfusion? [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains what a transfusion is, what can be transfused, and what the associated risks are. (English) Black & White

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) - InPatient (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Mission Memorial Hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Chilliwack General Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital, Langley Memorial Hospital, Delta Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

MRSA is a type of common bacteria which has become resistant to most of the antibiotics normally used to treat it. This fact sheet for patients and families discusses ways to prevent the spread of MRSA at home and in the hospital. (English) Colour

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English (252667), Punjabi (265999)

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides some practical information for family and visitors of ICU patients at Royal Columbian Hospital including general policy and visitation guidelines. (English) Colour

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English (253924), Chinese - Simplified (266038), Chinese - Traditional (266039), Punjabi (266037)

Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why it is important to prevent this infection from spreading to other patients in the hospital, or to your friends and family when you go home. (English) Colour

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English (253976), Chinese - Simplified (264186), Chinese - Traditional (264187), Punjabi (264185)

Clean Hands Save Lives - Help Fight the Spread of Infection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains the importance for both healthcare workers and visitors of keeping their hands clean when examining or providing care for a patient. (English) Colour

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English (254374), Punjabi (254490)

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Burnaby Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

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English (262031), Chinese - Simplified (267987), Chinese - Traditional (267988), Punjabi (267989)

Concerned About Quality of Care - Let Us Know [English] Permalink Public

The establishment of Patient Care Quality Offices allows people to voice their concerns or complaints and provide feedback. This pamphlet contains information on how the office works and relevant contact numbers. (English) Colour

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English (266093), English (280251), Chinese - Simplified (264002), Chinese - Traditional (262999), Farsi (264232), French (264001), German (264004), Hindi (264249), Korean (262998), Nepali (264250), Punjabi (264233), Russian (264251), Spanish (264252), Tagalog (264003), Vietnamese (262997)

Healthy Heart Program (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Healthy Heart is a prevention program for people with two or more risk factors; a rehabilitation program for people with a heart condition, and a maintenance program for people who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle after their rehab has ended. (English) Colour