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Early Psychosis Intervention Program (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our EPI Program is aimed at helping people spot the signs of psychosis early so that the person can be supported and treated as soon as possible. (English) Colour

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Resources for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is COPD? The airways in the lungs become inflamed and obstructed or blocked. This makes it difficult to move the air out of your lungs. COPD incudes two major breathing diseases: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. You may be at risk or have COPD if you are or were a smoker; have a cough with mucous that won't go away...have frequent chest infections...experience shortness of breath while doing simple activities. (English) Colour

Tell us how you are feeling (Information for patients and family caregivers) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure describes how to use the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System-revised scale to describe the symptoms that you are experiencing with your illness. The brochure can also be used by your caregivers in Palliative Care. (English) Colour

Living Well with Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease - Summary Guide [English] Permalink Public

Anatomy and Physiology of COPD, Smoking and Lung Function, Factors that Can Make Symptoms Worse, Medications, Inhalation Techniques, Breathing Techniques, Positions to Reduce SOB, Coughing Techniques, Energy Conservation Principles, Stress Management, Relaxation Techniques, Healthy Lifestyle, Your Plan of Action. (English)

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Kidney Transplant Ultrasound and Core Biopsy (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an appointment for a kidney biopsy. This test helps us check how well your transplant kidney is working. (English) Colour

Living with a Kidney Transplant - Staying Healthy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Looking after your overall health is essential to the health of your transplanted kidney. This sheet briefly outlines what you can do to keep you and your kidney healthy. It is especially important to look for signs of rejection or infection. (English) Colour

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Sun Safety After an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer for people who have had an organ transplant. In fact, any person with a solid organ transplant is much more likely to develop skin cancer than the general public. This risk is increased because of the medicine you must take to prevent your body from rejecting your transplanted organ. (English) Colour

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Nutrition and Exercise After a Kidney Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

With a transplanted kidney, it is very important that you take care of your health by eating healthy food and exercising. Keep your weight within a normal range for you. Here is some information about what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Available languages: English (262990), Traditional Chinese (264061), and Punjabi (264060). (English) Colour

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Are you...a new mother or expecting a baby? Are you...feeling sad or anxious? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Depression can begin in pregnancy, right after birth or anytime within the entire first year after birth. The symptoms range from mild blues to total despair. This Best Beginnings pamphlet includes information on the signs of depression and where to get help. (English) Colour

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Registration for Best Beginnings is Easy! (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides registration form and information for the Best Beginnings program early in pregnancy. (English) Colour

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