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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) brochure (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Medical Assistance in Dying’ (commonly called MAiD) is available along with other options for people who are approaching the end of their life. Other care can include keeping the person comfortable, controlling pain, and improving quality of life. This brochure gives you basic information about MAiD. We encourage you to talk with your loved ones about your wishes. Whatever you decide, we are here to give you the care you need and honour your wishes. (Punjabi) Colour

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Hemorrhoid Procedures (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Hemorrhoids are clumps of tissue in the anal canal that contain blood vessels. Everyone has hemorrhoids, but problems occur when the veins become swollen. This factsheet discusses the causes, treatment options, and when to contact your doctor. (English) Black & White

Fabulous Fibre: South Asian (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is Fibre?Includes parts of plant foods that your body can’t digest or absorb. Why is fibre important? It keeps bowels regular, may help keep you full longer and helps with weight and blood sugar control. (English) Colour

Diabetes: What do the Numbers Mean? [English] Permalink Public

Information on determining whether your blood glucose levels should be classified as diabetes or prediabetes. Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. (English) Colour

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Kidney Transplant – Preventing Urinary Tract Infections (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘urinary tract infection’ (or U.T.I.) is caused by bacteria entering through the urethra (where urine comes out of the body). The most common type of infection is a bladder infection but could also spread your kidneys. (English) Colour

Welcome to Stroke Rehabilitation (Queens Park Care Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This program is the next step of your recovery. We provide an environment that encourages you to be as independent as possible. Our goal is to make sure you can return home and care for yourself safely. (English) Colour

Pneumothorax [English] Permalink Public

A Pneumothorax is what is commonly called a collapsed lung. A pneumothorax happens when air enters the space between the rib cage and one of your lungs. The air causes part (or all) of the lung to collapse. (English) Colour

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Winter Readiness Checklist: At home and in the community [Arabic] Permalink Public

A checklist to help you and people in your community be safe and healthy in cold, wet weather. (Arabic) Colour

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Winter Readiness Checklist: At home and in the community [Punjabi] Permalink Public

A checklist to help you and people in your community be safe and healthy in cold, wet weather. (Punjabi) Colour

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Winter Readiness Checklist: At home and in the community [Spanish] Permalink Public

A checklist to help you and people in your community be safe and healthy in cold, wet weather. (Spanish) Colour

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English (268325), Arabic (268353), Chinese - Simplified (268354), Chinese - Traditional (268355), Punjabi (268360), Spanish (268361), Tigrinya (268363)