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… Taking Antiretroviral Medicines Resistance to HIV Medicines Support and care HIV and Exercise HIV Home Care HIV: Giving Support … HIV …
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… alone 28 18 Sponge with spermicide (no previous vaginal childbirth) 12 9 Sponge with spermicide (after vaginal childbirth) 24 20 Cervical cap (no previous vaginal childbirth) 16 9 Cervical cap (after vaginal delivery) 32 26 …
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… in your pregnancy journey.  Having trusted information and support from your health care provider can help you feel … Know (PDF, 11.6MB, Perinatal Services BC) Feeding your baby during emergencies  Infants are at risk of illness and … is at home, at school or on the go, you have a role in supporting healthy eating. Learn about nutritious food …
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… palliative care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual resources for people who have … to prolong your life. Why choose hospice palliative care? During the often difficult last stages of a serious illness, … supplies and equipment as needed. Counselling and social support to help you and your family with psychological, …
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… shock syndrome caused by strep most often occurs after childbirth, influenza (flu), chickenpox, surgery, minor skin … in too long (menstrual TSS). Or it can occur after surgery, childbirth, or skin wounds (non-menstrual TSS). What are the … from scratching chickenpox sores by managing itching. After childbirth, talk to your doctor before you use tampons or …
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… 7 days a week. Ask general health questions Navigators can support you with answers to simple health questions like:  … provided around the province.   Navigators also provide support for the Health Connect Registry . They can help you … Provide information on cancer prevention Discuss nutrition during or after treatment Cancer patients can access the …
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… or snuff. You can help someone quit smoking by offering support and practical tips. Ask the person how you can help. Suggest getting support and using medicine, and find out if it's okay to ask … or her avoid them. For example, if the person always smoked during a coffee break, see if you can call him or her to …
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… arm or a leg or the belly. It's a safe way to relieve pain during a procedure. It's often used with medicines to relax … of the knee, hip, or shoulder. It may also be used during childbirth. Types of regional anesthesia The main …
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… rehab. This is a program that provides education and support for people with lung disease. Rehab may include an … care. Hospice palliative care is an extra layer of support that can improve your quality of life—not just in … to your doctor about preventing pregnancy. Pregnancy and childbirth can cause changes in the body that could be …
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… smart Last updated August 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the Opioid Treatment Access Line … to regional health-care teams for ongoing treatment and support. The service, covered by BC PharmaCare, is available …