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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05b Download PDF Document English … drinking water supply systems under permit by the local health authority (2 or more connections) and private wells … type of well you are connected to please contact your local health authority. If you own a well that supplies water to 2 …
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… consciousness Heavy bleeding For those with non-emergency health questions and concerns, there may be better options … care provider or going to a walk-in clinic may resolve your health concern. If you need urgent, same day care, consider … provide better access to same-day, urgent, non-emergency health care, including in the evening and on weekends. They …
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… special needs, such as carrying more than one baby, your healthcare provider may ask an obstetrician to get involved. … family doctor. You’ll also get information from a public health nurse about services available through the public health office and in your community. Babies born in hospital …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68a Nutrition Series Download PDF … Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of eating are: Low …
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… COPD Post Discharge English Rehab Exercise (Providence Health, Canada) This online video will offer advice and … with COPD – Get Moving and Breathe Easy (McGill University Health Centre, Canada) The objective of this brochure is to … with COPD – A Plan of Action for Life (McGill University Health Centre, Canada) This is a learning tool for persons …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing … your test result will help you to make decisions about your health. If HIV is diagnosed early, antiretroviral therapy …
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… All of these things can be affected by stress. Natural health products Some people use natural health products such as valerian , gingko , St. John's Wort … stress symptoms such as anxiety and insomnia . But natural health products like these can be sold with limited or no …
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… supplements. But it's best to get antioxidants from a healthy diet. Why It Is Used Antioxidants may play a role in … can protect the body. The Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD), within the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada, regulates …
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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … glands or changes in your vision, you should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to get … and serious complications, including death. Speak to your healthcare provider if you have a weakened immune system, or …
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… (CBE) is a physical examination of the breast done by a health professional. Clinical breast examinations are used … may be part of your regular checkup. Talk with your health professional about how often you need a breast … as mastitis or a fibroadenoma . How To Prepare Tell your health professional if you: Have a new lump or change in …
