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… Diabetes in Children: Care Plan for School or Daycare On this page: Overview … care of your child's diabetes needs. Choosing Child Care Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at …
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… Coverage for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada Hospice palliative care is paid for in different ways across Canada. If you are considering hospice palliative care, it is important for you and your family to find out …
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… Learning About Hospice Palliative Care On this page: Overview Overview … being sick makes you feel sad, lonely, uncomfortable, or scared. Your quality of life can suffer, not just in your … mind and spirit. Hospice palliative (say "PAL-lee-uh-tiv") care is the field of medicine that helps give you more good …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an … your local health authority. Community support and prenatal care is available to all pregnant people who are residents … your baby and family get the best possible information, care and support. Public health nurses can support you in …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage the nerve endings … become an ulcer or a serious infection. With good foot care, you can prevent most of these problems. Caring for …
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… Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Actionset Overview Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) … or lower back. Psoriasis is most common in adults. But children and teens can get it too. How can you protect your … or lower back. Psoriasis is most common in adults. But children and teens can get it too. How can you protect your …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the stitches or staples are put … bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your stitches or staples. Be sure to follow those …
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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After … giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with discomfort, bleeding and … bad, or persists longer than six weeks, call your health care provider. Caution! Use pads, not tampons, until any …
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… Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related … Wash your hands before putting drops in your eye. Be careful not to touch your eye with your hands or the tip of … anything in the eye from which the cataract was removed. Carefully clean around the eye from which the cataract was …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Related … you're caring for by checking it every day and by being careful when cleaning it. Checking the skin for problems … pressure injuries You can help prevent pressure injuries by carefully turning the person every 2 hours. It relieves the …
