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… Disasters and Public Health Threats On this page: Hope for the Best, and Prepare for the Worst Health Threats in Your Community Disease Transmission from … access to electricity, gas, telephone, medicines, and other services. Family members may be separated. Hospitals and …
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Health benefits of physical activity Last updated January 7, … 2025 Being physically active has many benefits for physical health, mental health and social well-being. People of all ages and …
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… Choosing a Health Care Provider On this page: Overview Overview Choosing a doctor or other health care provider is very important. The relationship you have with your health care provider greatly influences the health decisions …
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… Electronic Medical and Health Records On this page: Overview … records commonly used by patients and doctors: Personal health record (PHR) Electronic medical record (EMR) Electronic health record (EHR) PHR, or personal health record …
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… Making Wise Health Decisions On this page: Overview Skills for Making Wise Health Decisions Overview Throughout your life you will have to make health decisions for yourself and your family. The decisions …
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… Mental Health and Substance Use Overview Find information and resources related to mental health, well-being and substance use. There are many … supports available to people in B.C experiencing mental health or substance use issues. Image Mental health Learn …
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… Persons with mental health conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 1 in 5 … is recommended as a treatment. Physical activity and mental health People with mental illness are usually less active … provide an opportunity to socialise with others. To see health benefits, the physical activity recommendations are …
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Health Claims on Food Labels On this page: Overview Overview Food makers can make health claims about certain nutrients, such as calcium, … fibre, and fat, that are found naturally in foods. The health claims must be balanced and based on current, …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68f Nutrition Series Download PDF … fats are liquid. Unsaturated fats are considered the healthiest type of dietary fat. Why is fat important? …
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… Your Home Health Centre On this page: Overview Cold Pack Humidifier … Thermometer Overview More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. … Self-care tools are the basic equipment of your home health centre. Store all your self-care tools and supplies …