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

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

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Winter Readiness Checklist: At home and in the community [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

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

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

Winter Readiness Checklist: At home and in the community [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

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

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Choosing a Tattoo Studio [English] Permalink Public

Tattooing involves breaking the skin. When this protective barrier is broken, you are more susceptible to a variety of health risks. This factsheet contains a list of questions to ask your tattoo artist and general hygiene issues to consider. (English) Colour

Substance Use Services (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

Concerned about your alcohol or drug use? Tired of trying to make a change and not succeeding? Affected by someone else’s use? We Can Help! We offer our clients and community members: free counselling, referrals, education, and group sessions. (English) Colour

Preparing for Heart Surgery - Admit the Day Before Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people scheduled for heart surgery and coming into the hospital the day before the surgery. Brief instructions on where to go, what to bring, location after surgery and hospital accommodation. A supplement to Your Heart Surgery Journey booklet. (English) Colour

Forensic Nursing Service - Connecting to Follow-up [English] Permalink Public

Violence can impact a person’s health and well-being for a short time and over a long period. Finding supports and resources can help. You are not alone. This booklet is your guide to health, safety, legal, and resources available. (English) Colour

How to do a Valsalva Maneuver [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.

During your ultrasound exam, we might ask you to do as simple technique called a Valsalva maneuver. It is a way of breathing that helps us more easily see how blood is flowing. This resource explains how to do it. (English) Colour

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Allergic Reaction (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Allergic reactions occur when you come in contact with something your body is sensitive to. Allergic reactions can be caused by food, drugs, infections, insect bites, animals, things you breathe and skin contact with irritants such as cosmetics or soaps. (English) Colour

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Trans-Obturator Sling Procedure (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A trans-obturator sling procedure involves placing a sling under your urethra to form a cradle that provides support. The support holds the urethra in place to correct stress incontinence. Instructions on what to do at home are included in this factsheet. (English) Colour