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Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIg) - Common Questions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

In our blood, we have white blood cells and antibodies. Antibodies are special proteins called immune globulin (Ig). Together, they find and destroy germs such as bacteria and viruses, protecting our bodies from infection. Sometimes our natural antibodies are not enough to fight the infection. Immune globulin is often given to people whose bodies cannot make their own antibodies properly. (English) Colour

Introductory Resistance Program [English] Permalink Public

Keeping your muscles active and healthy through regular resistance training will greatly improve your management of diabetes. Resistance exercise uses more muscles than just walking. It uses upper body muscles that are rarely used in modern society today. (English)

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Welcome to 2nd floor Medicine (Mission Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients and families about our unit, who is on your care team, some tips for a healthy stay, and visiting information. (English) Colour

Outpatient Clinic Antibiotic Intravenous Therapy (Mission Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection that is best treated with antibiotics given through an intravenous. This pamphlet gives you information about coming in to the hospital as an outpatient for antibiotic therapy on days, evenings, and weekends. It also describes how to care for your saline lock at home. (English) Black & White

Moving to Alternate Level of Care (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

We plan with you and your family a date for leaving the Alternate Level of Care Unit at Fellburn Care Centre, including how you get home. (English) Colour

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

Welcome to Community Outpatient Services (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Community Outpatient Services brochure outlines the services provided, our team, hours of operation, and referral process. (English) Colour

Looking after your Feeding Tube at Home - Balloon Gastrostomy Tube (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet gives you instructions for patients/families/caregivers on how to care for your newly inserted balloon gastrostomy tube at home. This includes how to look after your skin around the tube, how to check the tube each week and what to do if the tube leaks, blocks, or accidentally falls out. (English) Colour

Welcome to the Medical Behavior Unit (N53) (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our goal is to work with you, your family and significant others to help you become stable enough for you to you return home or support you in preparation for longer-term placement (English) Colour

Certified Under the Mental Health Act (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of what it means when you are certified under the mental health act. (English) Colour