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Vitamin D - A Patient Guide for Adults [English] Permalink Public

This guide provides information about vitamin D including why you need vitamin D, where you get vitamin D from, recommended vitamin D intake, supplements, and examples of food sources. (English)

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Surgery [English] Permalink Public

Information for adult surgical patients and families who have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) you are at higher risk for breathing or heart problems after surgery because of the medications used for sedation or for pain. Here are some simple things you can do before and after your surgery to decrease your risk of breathing and heart problems. (English) Colour

How to collect a ‘Midstream’ urine sample for Women (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

‘Midstream’ is a way of collecting urine (pee) sample that is free of most germs normally on the skin. (English) Colour

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How to collect a ‘First Catch’ urine sample for Women (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘first catch’ urine (pee) sample is a way of collecting the first part of your urine stream. (English) Colour

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Urine Sample - First Catch - How to collect for Men (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘first catch’ urine sample is a way of collecting the first part of your urine stream. (English) Colour

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Mononucleosis (Adult) [English] Permalink Public

Mononucleosis (Mono) is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The virus spreads through your saliva (your spit). This is why you might hear it called the ‘kissing disease’. (English) Colour

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How to collect a ‘Midstream’ urine sample for Men (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

‘Midstream’ is a way of collecting urine (pee) sample that is free of most germs normally on the skin. (English) Colour

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Thickening Powders and Thickened Fluids: Suppliers (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.

List of suppliers for both thickened fluids and thickening powders. (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

Foods to Avoid When Having Trouble Swallowing - Dysphagia Regular (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.

Lists foods in these groups: foods that are dry, sticky, or stringy; foods that have a mixed consistency; foods that have a mixed texture; and foods that do not hold together (non-cohesive). (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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Healthy Living After Gestational Diabetes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Now that you have delivered your baby, we encourage you to continue making healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Doing so reduces your chances of having higher blood sugars or getting diabetes in the future. (English) Colour

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