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Cone Biopsy LEEP or Cold Knife (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A cone biopsy involves the removal of a small, cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix using either a fine wire (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) or a surgical scapel (Cold Knife). As well as procedure details, this brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour

Why the Wait? (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet discusses the procedures involved in accessing Emergency Department services at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and what you can do as a patient or family member to assist in making this process run smoothly. (English) Colour

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English (254507), Punjabi (255874)

Information for patients and families (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This sheet briefly describes when Burnaby Hospital might relocate existing patients recovering well to another hospital within the Fraser Health region. Rarely, we need to move a patient to accommodate another patient with a more acute, emergency condition. (English) Colour

Psychiatric In-Patient Unit (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides an overview of general information about the unit and the psychiatric services provided to support your treatment and care. (English) Colour

Rat Prevention and Control [English] Permalink Public

Rats can be both a serious pest and a cause for public health concern. They carry and transmit disease, and they bite people and pets if provoked. This pamphlet contains extensive information on how to identify and to detect rats and rat activity, and how to rat-proof your home to help control and reduce rat population. (English) Black & White

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English (261305), Chinese - Traditional (262282), Farsi (262283), Hindi (262278), Korean (262279), Punjabi (262280), Vietnamese (262281)

Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Services [English] Permalink Public

We assess, treat, and educate youth and adults who live with intellectual disabilities and a mental illness. The person might also struggle with complex behavioural challenges. We offer our services to anyone living in the Lower Mainland to Hope and Boston Bar as well as up the Sunshine Coast to Bella Bella and Bella Coola. (English) Colour

Kidney Care Centre - Group Education Sessions (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

Read about virtual group education sessions available at the Kidney Care Centre in Surrey and how to book sessions with us. Topics of these interactive sessions include eating healthy, reading food labels, managing stress, and considering transplant as a treatment. (English) Colour

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English (256013)

Choosing a Tattoo Studio [English] Permalink Public

Tattooing involves breaking the skin. When this protective barrier is broken, you are more susceptible to a variety of health risks. This factsheet contains a list of questions to ask your tattoo artist and general hygiene issues to consider. (English) Colour

Aspen Collar (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

An Aspen collar is used to keep your neck in the right position while it is healing and also supports your neck muscles. This fact sheet provides information on how to use this supportive device. (English) Colour

Jewett Brace (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

A Jewett brace is used to keep your back in the right position while it is healing (it prevents you from bending forward). This fact sheet provides information on how to use this supportive device. (English) Colour