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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

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Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
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URLs
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Exercise program : Mitochondrial disease

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113583
Biochemical Diseases Clinic. BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1693_MitochondrialDiseaseExercise_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1693_MitochondrialDiseaseExercise_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Biochemical Diseases Clinic
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 18 p.
Subject
Exercise
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Getting a joint injection

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123263
Medical Day Unit, Department of Rheumatology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_JointInjectionPrepBook.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This picture book prepares children for a joint injection. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen, when they come to the Medial Day Unit for this procedure.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_JointInjectionPrepBook.pdf
Corporate Author
Medical Day Unit
Department of Rheumatology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 51 p.
Subject
Medical Procedures
Children's Emotions
Abstract
This picture book prepares children for a joint injection. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen, when they come to the Medial Day Unit for this procedure.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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Stretches for clubfoot : Out of cast / pre-walking age

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113634
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
Stretches and Strengthening; Bracing; Weight Bearing
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Clubfoot. Talipes
Exercise
Abstract
Stretches and Strengthening
Bracing
Weight Bearing
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
URLs
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After your cesarean birth : What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122095
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Postnatal Care
Exercise
Abstract
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
URLs
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Breastfeeding your multiples: Getting off to a good start

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111610
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
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URLs
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111211
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Pregnancy Complications
Massage
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
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URLs
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Car seat checklist (English): Getting ready to go home

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BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistENGLISH.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001
Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistENGLISH.pdf
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001
URLs
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Car seat checklist (Punjabi): Getting ready to go home

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BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistPun.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Pun
Punjabi language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistPun.pdf
Website Notes
Click on above link view/print pamphlet.
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Punjabi language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Pun
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Car seat checklist (Vietnamese): Getting ready to go home

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BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistVie.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Vie
Vietnamese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistVie.pdf
Website Notes
Click on above link view/print pamphlet.
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Vietnamese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Vie
URLs
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Car seat checklist (Traditional Chinese): Getting ready to go home

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BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistTch.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Tch
Traditional Chinese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistTch.pdf
Website Notes
Click on above link view/print pamphlet.
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Traditional Chinese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Tch
URLs
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Clean intermittent catheterization

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103520
Urology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2006. 1999, revised 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Corporate Author
Urology Department
Edition
1999, revised 2006.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Catheterization
Home Care Technology
Children's Health. Pediatrics
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
Images
URLs
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Your child has had a tonsillectomy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114273
Department of Anesthesiology, the Acute Pain Service, the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1026A_PainMedTonsillectomy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
This pamphlets contains nursing discharge instructions for your child after surgery. It also explains how to care for your child after surgery, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1026A_PainMedTonsillectomy.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology, the Acute Pain Service, the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF: 2 pages
Subject
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis. Tonsils & Adenoids
Childcare
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
This pamphlets contains nursing discharge instructions for your child after surgery. It also explains how to care for your child after surgery, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Activities to encourage speech and language development

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109671
Department of Audiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1414ActivitiesToEncourage.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1414
Activities to enccourage speech development for children aged birth to 2, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1414ActivitiesToEncourage.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Audiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Speech. Speech Development.
Speech Therapy. Speech Rehabilitation
Abstract
Activities to enccourage speech development for children aged birth to 2, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1414
Images
URLs
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Nostril splinting before surgery for newborns with cleft lip nasal deformity

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106330
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1221_NostrilSplintingCleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1221
Answers to frequently asked questions about nostril splinting for cleft lip and nasal deformity including: what a nostril splint is, how it's made, how long it is worn for; care of the splint.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1221_NostrilSplintingCleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Children's Health-Surgery
Nostril Splinting
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Answers to frequently asked questions about nostril splinting for cleft lip and nasal deformity including: what a nostril splint is, how it's made, how long it is worn for; care of the splint.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1221
Images
URLs
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Alveolar bone graft for children born with cleft lip & palate

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103910
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
Images
URLs
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Alveolar cleft bone grafting: information and instructions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121481
Gabrowski, Graham. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Author
Gabrowski, Graham
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF, 3 pages
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Quick guide to finding mental health services in BC

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113582
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Mental Health
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Working together: Everyone has a role

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114699
ONTRACBC, Sunney Hill Health Centre for Children, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1940_ONTRAC_AdultCare.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1940
Developed by and for youth and families, these tools will assist you in learning about, participating in and managing your transition.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1940_ONTRAC_AdultCare.pdf
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
Sunney Hill Health Centre for Children
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
Developed by and for youth and families, these tools will assist you in learning about, participating in and managing your transition.
Notes
BCCH1940
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1940
URLs
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Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114700
ONTRACBC, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1941
A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link to view/print.
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.
Notes
BCCH1941
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1941
URLs
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