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Oral Suctioning Information for Caregivers (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about how to do oral suctioning, the equipment used and how to take care of and clean the equipment. This booklet also tells you what problems to look out for and what to do if they come up. (English) Colour

Heart Services (Cardiac Services) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Welcome to Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH). Our hospital is a regional referral hospital providing specialized surgical and medical programs to people from Burnaby to Boston Bar. We are also a community hospital serving the residents of New Westminster. (English) Colour

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English (256099), Chinese - Simplified (266163), Chinese - Traditional (266162), Punjabi (266161)

Gender Affirming Surgery - Chest Construction (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Chest construction refers to two procedures. Bilateral mastectomy is the removal of breast tissue. Chest contouring is the sculpting of your chest tissue. These procedures are done together to give your chest a male appearance (English) Colour

Gender Affirming Surgery - Breast Construction (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Breast construction is an upper body surgery that creates, enlarges or shapes your breasts using implants. This surgery gives your chest a female appearance so that you can stop using padded bras or artificial breasts (prosthesis). You might also hear people call this a breast augmentation surgery. (English) Colour

Community Resource Guide for Seniors (Langley) [English] Permalink Public

This resource guide was developed by Seniors’ Langley Integrated Network of Care in response to requests from seniors. Seniors asked for a listing of resources available in Langley, and a single phone number (found on the front of this guide) to help them find services when needed. (English) Colour

When Staying In Assisted Living Is No Longer An Option - Moving from Assisted Living to a Care Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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.

FOR USE BY HOME HEALTH AND ASSISTED LIVING CLINICIANS ONLY. Going From Assisted Living to Long Term Care. This booklet outlines the services available in long term care facilities and how placement decisions are based. (English) Colour

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) A Guide to Support People Requesting MAiD [English] Permalink Public

This guide answers questions you and your loved ones might have after considering MAiD. It also gives information about what to do or think about in the days before MAiD happens. (English) Colour

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English (266462), Chinese - Simplified (266805), Chinese - Traditional (266806), French (266807), Punjabi (266808)

Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition Guide for Patients and Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A comprehensive guide to cardiac rehabilitation recovery, including education on exercise and diet strategies to improve heart health. TRIAL - seeking feedback from those enrolled in the program (English) Colour

Funded Assisted Living Handbook [English] Permalink Public

For people thinking about moving into funded Assisted Living settings within Fraser Health. It is also for those people who currently live in an Assisted Living community. (English) Colour

Carbohydrate Counting: Advanced [English] Permalink Public

Carbohydrate (or carbs) is the nutrient with the greatest effect on your blood sugar level. “Carbohydrate counting” is way of keeping track or counting how much carbohydrates you are eating to help manage your blood sugars. This booklet helps you match your insulin dose with the amount of carbohydrate in your meals and snacks. Only use this booklet under the direction of a Diabetes Educator or Dietitian. (English) Colour