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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November … chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have cirrhosis or … not take high doses of any vitamin or mineral, especially iron and vitamin A, unless your health care provider tells …
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… endoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to examine your small intestine for sources of bleeding. It may be … the body ( fistulas ). Crohn's Disease Iron Deficiency Anemia Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… may attack and damage the stomach lining. Low levels of iron or vitamin B12. What are the symptoms? Gastritis can make you feel sick to your stomach. Symptoms may include pain, discomfort, or … drugs. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … the quality of water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority: First …
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… conditions Last updated June 1, 2021 Understanding common health concerns and what can be done to prevent or treat … way towards reducing the stress you feel when it comes to your health and the health of those in your care. Whether you have seen a health story on the news, …
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… Careers Last updated September 13, 2024 HealthLink BC develops, operates and maintains a … staff. The team works in a 24/7/365 contact center environment to facilitate health information and referrals to … at PHSA . You will need to create a profile and submit your resume through our secure online application system. If …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that … consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care provider is sure that the treatment is in the …
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… use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the … To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the HealthLinkBC Directory or contact your local health authority . Drug-related overdoses and …
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… Safe and responsible use Talking about substance use with your family Cannabis for medical purposes Laws and … on the use of non-medical cannabis in British Columbia For your information Common questions about cannabis Non-medical … for its therapeutic effects. But it can also harm your health. Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in …
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… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health … symptoms of the disease, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. On this page: … associated with Ebola, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. For …
