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Your Guide to Preventing Falls and Related Injuries - Long-Term Care and Assisted Living (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Anyone living in a long-term care or assisted living setting are at risk for falls and injuries, and everyone has a role in preventing falls. (English) Colour

Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

It is common to have low levels of iron in your blood during pregnancy. This is because your growing baby uses iron. When your iron level is too low, your body cannot make enough red blood cells. This is called iron deficiency anemia. (English) Colour

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Pelvic Muscle Exercises for Women (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Your pelvic muscles may get weaker after you have a baby or as you get older. Weaker muscles make it harder to control your bladder and bowels. This pamphlet provides some suggestions on how to strengthen this muscle group. (English) Colour

Postpartum Contraception and IUD Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Our clinic can help. Any woman who has had a baby in the past and wants to learn more about birth control can use our clinic. (English) Colour

Rh Immune Globulin (WinRho) in Pregnancy and Postpartum - Information For Womeon Who Have Rhesus (Rh) Negative Blood (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Blood Types and the RH Factor; What Could Happen? What Can Be Done? What Are The Possible Side Effects? Could WinRho Be Harmful To My Baby? How Is WinRho Given? The bottom Line (English) Colour

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

P.A.T.H. UNIT / Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (Mission Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Our unit provides an environment that promotes your strengths and abilities. The team works with you and your family to develop a plan for your care that is based on your needs. To help you maintain your well-being, we support you to be as mobile as possible, do much of your own personal care, get up for meals, dress in your own clothes. (English) Colour

Bladder Function Test (Urodynamic Test) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A bladder function (or urodynamic) test looks at how your bladder is working. The results help your doctor decide the best way to treat your bladder problem. (English) Colour

About My Discharge Date – Information for Stroke Patients [English] Permalink Public

You are in our rehabilitation (rehab) unit because you had a stroke. This pamphlet is about how we plan for your going home (your discharge date). It explains the difference between your estimated discharge date and your confirmed discharge date, and answers some common questions. (English) Colour

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Doing Dressing Changes at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet describes how to care for your wound in between scheduled home health nursing visits. Your doctor or your home health nurse will advise you on how often the dressing should be changed. (English) Colour

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