6367 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 … the activity you are doing and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid … getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or …
Health topics
… Search health topics Last updated January 27, 2025 Whether you or your family member has a specific health concern or if you … To search for information on health topics enter your key words in the search box below. To browse for the …
Health topics
… Public Health Alerts Health alerts such as outbreaks, boil water advisories and … various trusted sources throughout British Columbia, in your local Health Authority area, and across Canada. This …
Health topics
… Find health services The HealthLink BC Directory provides listings for health services provided by the provincial government, provincial health authorities, and non-profit agencies across the …
Health topics
… Heart health and stroke Last updated March 1, 2024 Learn about keeping your heart healthy and strong. The health topics on this page cover everything from how your heart works to symptoms of heart disease. General …
Health topics
… Urine On this page: Overview Overview Your doctor may have you check the amount of protein in your … kidneys are being damaged. To test your urine each day, use a simple test kit that contains a urine testing strip … You can buy urine testing strips at most pharmacies and drugstores. The cost of the strips may not be covered by …
Health topics
… Teen Substance Use Disorder: Choosing a Treatment Program On this page: … Overview The program you choose for your teen needs to view substance use as a primary disease … needs to be started during substance use treatment. Urine drug screens. The program needs to require that your teen …
Health topics
… Health Connect Registry Last updated July 5, 2024 Keeping … and patient relationship is an important step in you and your family’s healthful living. On this page: Register to …
Health topics
… Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? Decision Point You may want … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … options Use a diet plan to help you lose weight. Get to a healthy weight by making small, long-term changes in your …
Health topics
… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions About … differently? What could happen if you don't have the test? Use this medical test information form to help you. Consider … example, with food or on an empty stomach)? Are there non-drug options? Use this medicine information form to help …
