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Emergency Contraception

… endometrium is where a fertilized egg would normally implant and grow. A copper IUD for … endometrium is where a fertilized egg would normally implant and grow. A copper IUD for …

Emergency contraception EC

… on STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections . … … on STIs, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections . …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… for acne, significantly increase the risk of birth defects. It is important to use … for acne, significantly increase the risk of birth defects. It is important to use …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… health authorities will continue to care for people evacuated from hospitals and other … This includes procedures for evacuating people in their care, if needed. The facility … health authorities will continue to care for people evacuated from hospitals and other …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and … This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and …

Birth Control

… are placed under the skin of the arm. They release the hormone progestin and prevent … There are two types of IUDs. Hormonal IUDs release a type of progestin to prevent … ("the pill"), skin patches, and vaginal rings release the hormones estrogen and progestin. …

Ending a pregnancy

… Overview You may need to end a pregnancy for personal or medical reasons. … to people in B.C. If you have questions about pregnancy options, procedures and other … topics, you can call these toll-free numbers: Pregnancy Options Line Provides information, …

When to visit the emergency room

… Heavy bleeding For those with non-emergency health questions and concerns, there may be … or going to a walk-in clinic may resolve your health concern. If you need urgent, same day … access to same-day, urgent, non-emergency health care, including in the evening and on …

Hypertensive Emergency

… your blood pressure and give you medicine intravenously (through a needle inserted in … your blood pressure and give you medicine intravenously (through a needle inserted in …

Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation

… and receiving medical care. The general health of the injured person. Take these … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. …