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Wound Closure: Management of Your Newly Closed Wound (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Your wound is closed, but it is still healing on the inside. This brochure provides information on monitoring your wound, recommendations and when to contact your doctor. (English) Colour
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265875Balancing Freedom with Safety in Long-Term Care: Use of Restraints (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Information for residents and families about restraint use covering what is a restraint and why restraints are used. (English) Colour
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262722Preventing Pressure Injuries brochure [English] Permalink Public
Brochure about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)
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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928B.pdfSmoking Cessation Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
The Smoking Cessation Clinic is a Free program that guides people to become smoke-free through education, behavioral support, and counselling. The program runs over a 10-week period. It includes 4 group sessions and 1 follow-up phone call. (English) Colour
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266088Oral Care for People with Dysphagia (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
When you have trouble swallowing (dysphagia), cleaning your mouth properly and regularly will help you maintain a healthy heart, lungs, and body. (For clients of Health Services for Community Living - Supporting adults with developmental disabilities) (English) Colour
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266036What is Frailty? An Information Resource for Residents and Families [English] Permalink Public
Brochure describes frailty, what residents and families can expect when residents are frail, what they can expect from staff, what they can do themselves to deal with frailty, and where they can find more information. (English) Black & White
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266016Comfort in Early Labour (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
In the early stages of labour, the best place for you and your family to be is the comfort of your own home. The following information suggests ways to stay comfortable during this time, and it also provides guidelines to assist you in your decision on when to return to the hospital. (English) Colour
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265994Immunization and Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public
Immunizations help protect you and your baby against serious diseases. Learn about immunization: Before you become pregnant, While you are pregnant, After the birth of your baby, and Your baby’s first immunizations. Make sure all your immunizations are up-to-date before you become pregnant. This will help protect you and your baby from many serious vaccine preventable diseases. (English)
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https://immunizebc.ca/sites/default/files/graphics...BC Healthy Kids Program [English] Permalink Public
The BC Healthy Kids Program helps low income families with the costs of basic dental care, prescription eyewear and hearing assistance for their children. (English)
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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbia...What You Can Do to Prevent Falls [English] Permalink Public
Many falls can be prevented by making some changes, you can lower your chances of falling. Keep your body active. Have your doctor or pharmacist review your medications. Have your eyes checked by an optometrist once a year. Make your home safer. (English) Colour
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