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Revelstoke Primary Care

… Revelstoke Primary Care Last updated September 12, 2024 On this page: Overview Access primary care health services Find a family doctor or nurse … lands upon which we live, work and play. Overview A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a community-based network of health …

Atrial Fibrillation Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke

… Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … bleeding. If you take any anticoagulant, you need to be careful to avoid serious bleeding by preventing falls and …

Statins Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke

… Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may … to your doctor about them. Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … options Start taking a medicine called a statin to help prevent coronary artery disease and lower your risk of heart …

Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High

… Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High On this … "Leave me alone." Teach your child how to manage time. Some children need help adjusting to more complex and varied … subjects and more homework than in past years. Help your children set short- and long-term goals and prioritize …

Immunization for health care workers in BC

… to infectious diseases while at work. Many diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your … 10 per cent of cases, with the highest rates among the very young and the elderly. Tetanus is an acute and often fatal … cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies may be born with …

Help Your School-Age Child Develop Social Skills

… Help Your School-Age Child Develop Social Skills On this page: Overview Overview Most school-age children enjoy new friendships. Making friends and being accepted are important. School is a place where children are put in difficult social situations. At times, …

Long-Term Care Choices

… Long-Term Care Choices On this page: Overview … a loved one may not have training to provide some types of care. Or a family member may have financial or family … members may live far apart. This is where long-term care can help. It can provide a safe and structured …

Signs That Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk

… diapers work so well at wicking moisture. Breastfed babies usually have a small stool after every feeding for … good colour. Most mothers become more confident that their babies are eating well after a few weeks of breastfeeding. … diapers work so well at wicking moisture. Breastfed babies usually have a small stool after every feeding for …

Primary care in your community

… Primary care in your community Last updated November 25, 2024 Overview Image Primary care is the first point of access into B.C.’s health care … nurse practitioners work collaboratively with healthcare providers, including registered nurses, pharmacists, social …

Safe drinking water in your babys first year

… know that some types of drinking water can be harmful to babies? If you get water from a private well or another … throughout B.C. High nitrate levels can be dangerous for babies, interfering with the blood’s ability to carry …