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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to end a pregnancy for personal or medical … resources about abortion are available to people in B.C. If you have questions about pregnancy options, procedures and other topics, you can call these toll-free numbers: Pregnancy Options Line …
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… Information Overview Talking with family members about what you want at your funeral is important. Think about the things you want for your funeral. For example: Do you prefer burial …
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… of very itchy skin caused by tiny mites that burrow into your skin. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to … often affects several household members at the same time. You can spread it to another person before you have symptoms. What are the symptoms? Scabies has two …
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… This is called sensitivity testing. Depending on what your stool is being tested for, you may only need to collect one stool sample. Or you may need several stool samples over a period of days. …
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… Overview Overview Check with your local water supplier to find out if your tap water is safe to use for your baby's formula. If your water is not safe or if you are …
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… Overview Peritoneal dialysis uses a membrane inside your body ( peritoneal membrane ) as a filter. It clears wastes and extra fluid from your body and works to return electrolyte levels to normal. Unlike in-centre hemodialysis , you don't need to travel to a dialysis centre for your …
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… Overview After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury , you lose leg strength and motion and stability of the knee. It is important that you regain your leg strength and motion as soon as possible, whether …
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… Overview Recovery means finding your path to a meaningful life. It puts you in control of your life and helps you gain self-confidence and respect for …
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… Contact us You can contact HealthLink BC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get health information and advice.  By phone You can reach us toll-free at 8-1-1 . You will speak with a health service navigator, who can …
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… Action Plan On this page: Overview Overview No matter what your health goal is, creating a specific plan can help you succeed. Follow the steps below to create your plan. This will put you on a path toward meeting your …