Showing 621 to 630 of 1121 for search: *:*
Create Opportunities for Your Child to Communicate (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Children are more likely to communicate when there is a reason to communicate. You can create opportunities by using communication temptations. The key is that you should wait for your child to tell you or show you what they want. Then, when you respond, your child will learn that communication works! (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (265763), Arabic (265767), Chinese - Simplified (265773), Chinese - Traditional (265774), Farsi (265770), French (265768), Hindi (265776), Korean (265777), Punjabi (265771), Spanish (265775), Tagalog (265769), Vietnamese (265772)
Catalogue Number:
265763Can I Feed My Baby Milk From Another Person? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Your own milk is best for feeding your baby. There are many risks to informal (peer-to-peer) human milk sharing. This factsheet explains the risks. (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
265696Vegetarian Nutrition for Youth (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Being a vegetarian is more complex than just avoiding meat. A healthy vegetarian needs lots of variety from all four food groups in Canada's Food Guide. To get the nutrients you need to be healthy and feel energized, work toward checking of all of the statements indicated on this document. (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
265585Surgical Breast Biopsy - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A surgical breast biopsy is done in the Operating Room. You are given either a general anesthetic (medicine that puts you in a very deep sleep) or a sedative. The surgeon injects numbing medicine to ‘freeze’ the breast. The surgeon then makes a small cut (incision) in the breast and locates the mass. The tissue is removed and sent to the hospital laboratory to examine for abnormalities. Replaces catalogue #265493 (English) Black & White
Catalogue Number:
265591Thyroid Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Information for patients having elective thyroid surgery. The thyroid gland (or part of it) can be removed for a couple of reasons, including a growth (tumour) that could be cancer or not (benign). You usually go home the same day or the next day. This depends on the type of surgery, your health before surgery, and your recovery. Replaces catalogue #265501 (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
265603Pilonidal Cyst Removal - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You have a pilonidal cyst near your tailbone, just above your buttocks, that needs to be drained and removed. The surgeon cuts around the cyst and removes it along with surrounding tissue. The surgery usually takes about 1 hour. You usually go home the same day. This depends on your health before surgery and your recovery. Replaces catalogue #265500 (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
265601Parathyroid Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) to remove 1 or more of your parathyroid glands (parathyroidectomy). The parathyroid glands are located right behind your thyroid gland in your neck. These glands produce parathyroid hormone. This hormone controls the levels of calcium in the body. These glands are usually removed if they are making too much parathyroid hormone because the gland is not working properly or a growth (tumour) that could be cancer or not (benign). Replaces catalogue # 265499 (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
265600Neck Surgery (Cervical Spine Surgery) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) on the neck - the cervical part of your spine. This surgery is usually done to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (265609), Chinese - Simplified (266514), Chinese - Traditional (266513), Punjabi (266512)
Catalogue Number:
265609Cerebral Aneurysm Repair: Endovascular Approach Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
What is a cerebral aneurysm? Cerebral means brain. An aneurysm (say ann-yer-iz-uhm) is a bulge, or balloon-like swelling, in the wall of an artery in the brain. With the pressure from the blood pumping, the weak part balloons out. If left, it could expand to the point of bursting. (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
265605Cranioplasty: Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Cranioplasty (say krane-ee-oh-plas-tee) is the repair of a bone defect or deformity in the skull from previous operation or injury. (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
265610Showing 621 to 630 of 1121 for search: *:*
Narrow Search
Disorders and Conditions
- Infant/Children Illnesses and Disorders (232)
- Diet and Nutrition Disorders and Conditions (103)
- Mental Health and Behaviour (80)
- Heart Diseases (78)
- Pain (63)
- Kidney (Renal) Diseases and Conditions (62)
- Immunizations (55)
- Safety and Injury (54)
- Surgery (54)
- Diabetes Mellitus (53)
- Pregnancy and Reproduction (43)
- Womens Health (40)
- Viral Infections (38)
- Bone and Joint Diseases and Disorder (37)
- Infections (34)
- Bacterial Infections (28)
- Injuries and Wounds (28)
- Cancers (25)
- Digestive Diseases (21)
- Drug Information (20)
- Allergies (19)
- Older Adult Health (19)
- Lung Diseases (18)
- Asthma (17)
- Heart Arrhythmia (17)
- Speech or Language Disorders and Conditions (17)
- Mens Health (14)
- Blood Diseases and Disorders (13)
- Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease (13)
- Substance Use (13)
- Arthritis (11)
- Brain (11)
- Stroke (10)
- Fever (9)
- Back and Spine Injuries and Disorders (8)
- Heart Failure (8)
- Hip Injuries and Disorders (8)
- Palliative/Hospice (8)
- Liver Diseases (6)
- Sexual Health Issues (6)
- Trauma (6)
- Vision Impairment and Blindness (6)
- Arm Injuries and Disorders (5)
- Diarrhea (5)
- Hypertension (4)
- Skin Diseases (4)
- Sleep Disorders (4)
- Inflammation (2)
- Knee Injuries and Disorders (2)
- Lymphatic Diseases (2)
- Movement Disorders (2)
- Alzheimer's Disease (1)
- Genetics/Birth Defects (1)
- Hearing Impairment and Deafness (1)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (1)
- Nail Diseases (1)
- Neck Injuries and Disorders (1)
- Skin Conditions (1)
- Ulcerative Colitis (1)
- Venous Thromboembolism (1)
Body Location
- Multiple Systems (199)
- Blood, Heart and Circulation (136)
- Digestive System (106)
- Bones, Joints, and Muscles (94)
- Brain and Nerves (84)
- Kidneys and Urinary System (84)
- Sexual and Reproductive Health (68)
- Lungs, Breathing, and Airways (60)
- Immune System (57)
- Skin, Hair, and Nails (56)
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (48)
- Mental Health (48)
- Eyes and Vision (16)
- Pregnancy and Childbirth (13)
- Endocrine System (11)
- Mouth and Dental (5)
Diagnosis and Therapy
- Prevention and Wellness (254)
- Rehabilitation and Recovery (248)
- Drug, Fluid and Nutrition Therapy (186)
- Symptoms (181)
- Surgery and Procedures (117)
- Diagnostic Tests and Medical Equipment (83)
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies (45)
Specific Collections
- Pediatric Services (157)
- Emergency (126)
- Nutrition (98)
- Cardiac Services (90)
- Public Health (55)
- Maternal Infant Child Youth (53)
- Surgery (49)
- Rehabilitation (45)
- Medicine (44)
- Mental Health and Substance Use (42)
- Older Adult (35)
- Pharmacy (33)
- Primary Care (30)
- Virtual Health (17)
- Safety and Injury Prevention (16)
- End of Life - Palliative (13)
- Quality and Safety (13)
- Medical Imaging (12)
- Planetary Health (11)
- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (7)
- Critical Care (6)
- Renal (6)
- Home Health (5)
- Long Term Care and Assisted Living (4)
- Advance Care Planning (2)