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… Sex Sense Line Offers general sexual and reproductive health information. They also provide referral to resources … Emergency contraception Emergency contraception (EC) (HealthLinkBC File #91b) Abortion Deciding to end a pregnancy … that is right for you. It is important to speak to your health care provider about your concerns or any questions …
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… are done so that your doctors can evaluate and compare your health before and after CABG surgery. The tests can also … kidney and liver functions and provide information on the health of these organs. Chest X-ray: This test provides a … Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… other can have very different radon levels. What are the health effects of radon exposure? Over time, exposure to … stores. You can also contact your provincial environmental office for advice. There are short-term and long-term … you may want to confirm this with your provincial environmental office. For general information about removing or …
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… if this is a regularly scheduled appointment with your health professional. What questions or concerns do I want … fill in the following information. Condition or disease Health professional who diagnosed the condition What was the … tests (blood, urine, X-rays, or other tests) that this health professional did not order? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, …
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… Using alcohol or drugs can affect young people's general health, physical growth, and emotional and social … speed). Methamphetamine can cause seizures; stroke; serious mental health issues, including paranoia, hallucinations, … they may use a substance to try to: Get rid of symptoms of mental health issues such as attention deficit hyperactivity …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… member ages, you may have concerns about how to manage health problems. Most people would like to stay in their … long-term care? People may consider long-term care when a health condition makes meeting health and personal needs hard or impossible to do on their …
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… care planning means that you plan ahead for your future health care. Even if you're healthy, it's important to make a plan in case the time … able to make decisions for yourself. If you have a serious health problem that is getting worse, making decisions now …
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… Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) What You Can Do to Prevent a Fall? … home, at play and on the move. Parachute: Concussion Your health authority For information related to concussion from your health authority, where available, click on the links below. …
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… Overview A bite injury may need to be closed by a health professional, may require antibiotic medicines, or … time that has passed since the bite occurred. The general health of the person bitten. It is important to determine if your wound needs to be closed by a health professional. Your risk of infection increases the …
