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Cardiac Rehabilitation Outpatient Program

… a follow-up exercise stress electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) during this phase to see how your heart is tolerating … a follow-up exercise stress electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) during this phase to see how your heart is tolerating …
Medical tests

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin HCG Test

… see if the hormone is present. HCG is made by the placenta during pregnancy. The test can be used to see if a woman is … see if the hormone is present. HCG is made by the placenta during pregnancy. The test can be used to see if a woman is …
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Allergies to Insect Stings

… bracelet or other jewellery that lists your allergies. During an emergency, these can save your life. You may also … bracelet or other jewellery that lists your allergies. During an emergency, these can save your life. You may also …
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Making a Suicide Safety Plan

… through times of crisis. If possible, try to make your plan during a time when you aren't in a crisis so it's ready when … through times of crisis. If possible, try to make your plan during a time when you aren't in a crisis so it's ready when …
Healthy eating

Guidelines for food beverage sales Involving everyone in implementing the guidelines

… can promote and model healthy eating behaviours at school, during after school activities and at home. Everyone can …
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Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… through their years of very rapid growth and development. During periods of exciting development or changes, your …
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Central Vascular Access Device CVAD

… CVAD and the site of placement. It is most likely to happen during placement in the chest. But the risk is small. … CVAD and the site of placement. It is most likely to happen during placement in the chest. But the risk is small. …
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Living With an Ostomy

… your activities will be restricted to ensure healing. During this time, don't lift more than 4.5 kg (10 lb) for 6 … your activities will be restricted to ensure healing. During this time, don't lift more than 4.5 kg (10 lb) for 6 …
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Quitting Smoking Preventing Slips or Relapses

… such as chew or snuff. Most slips and relapses happen during the first week after a person quits smoking. Avoiding … such as chew or snuff. Most slips and relapses happen during the first week after a person quits smoking. Avoiding …
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Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines

… to make it easier to turn lights on if you have to get up during the night. Keep a flashlight by your bed. Keep … to make it easier to turn lights on if you have to get up during the night. Keep a flashlight by your bed. Keep …