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… Monitoring Your Medicines in the Hospital On this page: Overview … mistakes. Here are some things you can do to monitor your medicines and stay safe. If you are allergic to a drug … too. Doctors may have prescribed pills you need to take at home. You may have other pills you take at home for other …
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… Stroke: Your Rehabilitation Team On this page: Overview Overview Your stroke rehab team may include doctors and nurses who … on clothing. Get grab bars for your bathroom. Make your home safe if you have strength, balance, or vision problems. …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Feet On this page: Overview … Overview When you have diabetes, you'll need to check your feet every day. Look at all areas of your feet, … doctor immediately. Do not try to treat a foot ulcer at home. If you check your feet regularly, you usually will see …
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… Work Closely With Your Doctor On this page: Overview Find a Doctor Who Will Be … in the Hospital Overview Here are some tips for being a good partner with your doctor: Build a … has information about your problem that you could take home. Some doctors offer brochures or reprints from medical …
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… Manage Stress for Your Heart On this page: Overview … Everyone has some stress. But stress can be bad for your heart. If you have heart disease, stress can lead to … a heart attack. Taking steps to manage stress can improve your health and life. Try different ways to reduce stress, …
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… Navigating Your Hospital Stay On this page: Before You … Leave Navigating Your Hospital Stay— Hospitals can be big, … as possible. Taking charge of your health after you're home is one of the best ways to prevent a return trip to the …
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… Primary care in your community Last updated November 25, 2024 Overview Image … Indigenous and community providers and others. Find your Primary Care Network Search by city, town or health … care, emergency care, mental health and substance use, home care, public health units, pharmacies, labs and more. …
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… Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge On this page: Overview Related … Overview Understanding asthma can help you control your symptoms and reduce your risk of asthma attacks . The following statements …
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… Purifying Your Drinking Water On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Few things are more important to your health and survival during a long emergency than having … safe to drink. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water supply becomes contaminated or if you are …
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… Organizing Your Medical Records On this page: Getting Started What to … Getting Started It's a good idea to keep copies of your medical records. You'll need them if you change doctors, move, get sick when you're away from home, or end up in an emergency room. If any of these things …