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Fluoroscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray that is passed through the part of the body the doctor or nurse practitioner needs to treat. This pamphlet provides information on what to expect, as well as a detailed map on where to find the pain management clinic. (English) Colour

Preparation for Colonoscopy (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions on what to do one week before, one day before, and on the day of your procedure. The doctor will give you information about taking a bowel preparation. This will be taken by you to clean the bowel so that your doctor can accurately view your colon. (English) Black & White

Macular Hole Surgery [English] Permalink Public

During macular hole surgery (vitrectomy), a bubble containing a mixture of air and gas is placed in the eye - this helps the macular hole to heal. This pamphlet explains the need to maintain a face-down position so that the gas bubble "bandage" stays in place. (English) Black & White

Bipolar Disorder - A Guide for the Aboriginal Community [English] Permalink Public

Bipolar disorder is an illness in which people have mood swings that are out of proportion with what is going on in their lives. This pamphlet provides information on this disorder from an Aboriginal perspective. (English) Colour

Depression - A Guide for the Aboriginal Community [English] Permalink Public

Depression is a mood disorder involving feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, sadness, and disappointment. It can occur occasionally, or it can be a more severe condition affecting one's ability to function or to feel pleasure. This pamphlet provides information on this disorder from an Aboriginal perspective. (English) Colour

Schizophrenia - A Guide for the First Nations Community [English] Permalink Public

Schizophrenia is a disease that affects a person’s thinking, emotions, and sensory perception (e.g., vision or hearing). These symptoms make it difficult for the person to tell what is real from what is not real. This pamphlet provides information on this disorder from an Aboriginal perspective. (English) Colour

Post-operative Instructions for Cataract Surgery (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet that contains a few simple tips to aid the healing process after your cataract removal and lens implant. (English) Black & White

Radiofrequency Lesioning (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Radiofrequency lesioning is a treatment for pain that uses special needles to send radio waves (heat) along a nerve. This procedure works for 70-80% of patients and pain relief may last 3-18 months. (English) Colour

You, Your Family, and Your Health Unit (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet on the programs and services offered for families and new moms at the Guildford Public Health Unit. (English) Colour

Pregnant - What Now? (Delta, Langley, Surrey, White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

Information for young mothers concerned about pregnancy. This Public Health pamphlet outlines the services available, which include testing and counseling, prenatal classes, pregnancy care, school, legal information, and daycare. (English) Black & White