4805 results found
Health features
… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notices webpage. If you have recently travelled to …
Health features
… use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the … agonist medications. Callers are also linked to regional health-care teams for ongoing treatment and support. The … anywhere in B.C. at 1-800-663-1441, or visit our Mental Health and Substance Use web pages. To find mental health …
Health topics
… Developing a Plan for Healthy Eating On this page: Overview … professional can measure your blood pressure to see whether dietary changes are improving it. Reward yourself When you … professional can measure your blood pressure to see whether dietary changes are improving it. Reward yourself When you …
Health features
… parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about … On this page: Heat-related illnesses Heat stroke Staying healthy in the heat Extreme heat Extreme heat emergency … Columbia Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool Heat-related illnesses …
HealthLinkBC files
… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the health effects of exposure to elemental mercury? If inhaled …
Health topics
… you a lot. You can't take the medicines because of other health problems. You have only mild symptoms that don't … I would rather have the procedure and fix this problem for good. Betty, age 57 I'm not really bothered by my symptoms … Citations Brugada J, et al. (2020). 2019 ESC guidelines for the management of patients with …
Health topics
… HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids Last … We are currently unable to accept written referrals to the HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids. If your … patient would benefit from speaking with one of our health professionals, please guide them to call 8-1-1 and …
Health topics
… the person has lived and the person's symptoms and past health. Imaging tests, such as an MRI , may be done to check … vCJD cases around the world and provides infection control guidelines. Visit www.who.int/csr/disease/bse/en for more … vCJD cases around the world and provides infection control guidelines. Visit www.who.int/csr/disease/bse/en for more …
Health features
… being prepared for flare-ups is important in managing your health. Having a flare-up action plan is crucial for managing COPD. It can help you and your health care provider identify COPD triggers so you can make … visit: Influenza (flu) season Pertussis (whooping cough) (HealthLinkBC File #15c) Shingles vaccine (HealthLinkBC File …
Healthy eating
… see Severe Allergic Reactions to Food: Children and Teens (HealthLinkBC File 100a) . Is food allergy different from … an allergist will use to diagnose food allergy: 1. Detailed health history and physical exam. The health history and … prick test and IgE antibody blood test results are not very good at predicting the severity of food allergy. The health …
