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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … caregivers may have personal problems including financial, mental health or substance misuse. It may be hard for them … short walks or a favourite hobby can help refresh you mentally and physically. Set aside part of the day to do …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into the … quality of water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority: First …
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… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice from your supervisor if you …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that … consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking … of the water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority. First …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … leaded paint. Contact your local health authority environmental health officer for more information. Should … Information To contact your local health authority environmental health officer, visit …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … occurring substance that exists in 3 main forms: elemental (pure form), inorganic and organic. All 3 forms can be toxic to humans, but elemental mercury is the form that is sometimes spilled at …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … periods. For more information about the guidelines, visit Health Canada – Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water … of the water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at the health authority. First Nations …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, … They can also connect people to health and social services Mental wellness and healing support programs and centres …
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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … please contact your local health authority environmental health officer by visiting … BC Centre for Disease Control, Environmental Health Services …
