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Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Learn what to expect after your child has a tonsillectomy (surgery to remove their tonsils). Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
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.
This picture book prepares children for a procedure at BC Children's Hospital. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen when they come to hospital. The book also includes links to videos, and what your child can expect if they stay overnight.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of infants having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your infant may find stressful, and how you can prepare your infant for surgery.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of toddlers (age 1-2 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your toddler may find stressful, and how you can prepare your toddler for surgery.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of preschool-aged children (age 3-5 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your child may find stressful, and how you can prepare your child for surgery.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of school-aged children (age 6-12 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your child may find stressful, and how you can prepare your child for surgery.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of teenage children (age 13 or older) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your teen may find stressful, and how you can prepare your teen for surgery.
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
This booklet provides information on what to expect physically and emotionally as you deal with the immediate stages of grief in the hours, days and weeks after giving birth.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.; Keywords have been highlighted in each section under 'resources + …
What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work offers parents an effective, step-by-step guide to some of the most common struggles for kids aged 5-12. Written by mental health professionals with over 30 years' experience listening to kids' thoughts and feelings, this book provides a framework to e…
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This pamphlet looks at what a Central Venous Line (CVL) is, how it works, and why your child might need one. It also explains how doctors put a CVL in.
This pamphlet explains how you can help your child heal when they have an acticoat dressing, and what to expect next.
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.
Information on how to prepare for your child's heart surgery including dental care, what happens at the pre-admission clinic, what to do if your child becomes ill before surgery, how to prepare your child, what to pack, visiting.
This booklet has been created to help children and their families feel more at ease with the organ transplantation process by providing general information in an understandable format. Most importantly, it is designed to let the readers know that they are not alone and that there are other children…
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A guide to help parents care for their child after heart surgery. Topics include: care of your child's incision; diet; pain management; post-surgical behaviour; activity; immunizations; returning to school and day care; preventing infection; and Post Pericardiotomy Syndrome(PPS).
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
This one page pamphlet describes the recommended steps to care for your child's chest wound.
Explains the heart catheterization procedure, including why your child may need it, what to expect during the procedure, how to prepare, and what to do after the procedure.
This handout provides information on the ABR Test offered by the Hearing Clinics in the BC Early Hearing Program, including a description of the Test, how long is the appointment, what to do to prepare, and other important information.
For parents, this pamphlet describes how and why middle ear problems can occur when your baby has a cleft palate. It also discusses the screening program offered by the BC Early Hearing Program, as well as providing Contact Information for related hospital departments and services.
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Punjabi.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Simplified Chinese.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Traditional Chinese.
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions in Punjabi.
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions in Simplified Chi…
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions in Traditional Ch…
Information on how to start and keep up breast milk supply when a baby is not breastfeeding.
This pamphlet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about mastitis. (Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue and/or milk ducts.)
Explains the types of clubfoot, treatment including Botox, long term follow-up.
Written by a BC Children's Hospital pediatrician specializing in teen and adolescent medicine, this book offers a breakthrough mindfulness program to help you deal with stress in healthy ways, improve communication, and reduce conflicts with family and friends.
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Describes caring for yourself after having scoliosis surgery. Includes: going back to school; care of the incision (scar); aches, pains and funny feelings; wearing braces and eating well.
Information about the food challenge test to determine if your child is allergic to a specific food.
This pamphlet provides information for new parents about the flu, precautions they can take to protect their baby from the flu virus, and what will happen if you or your baby gets the flu while staying in the hospital.
Provides information about scoliosis and scoliosis surgery, and answers the questions: How does scoliosis surgery work? How do I get ready for the surgery? What tests do I need to have done? What happens the day of my surgery? How long will I be in the hospital? Will I be in a lot of pain? Am I rea…
Informs parents what to look for after their child has suffered a head injury, including how to care for your child in the first 24 hours after bringing them home.
Information on how to care for a child with a pacemaker used to treat an irregular heart rhythm (arrythmia). Including: how to care for the incision; activity recommendations; signs of possible problems; travel information; environmental hazards.
In Simplified Chinese, provides helpful tips and exercises pregnant women can do when on bedrest.
A pamphlet for women staying at BC Women's, with 8 points about how best to take an active role in your care.
A pamphlet for women staying in the Antepartum Unit at BC Women's, with 8 points about how best to take an active role in your care.
Gives information to parents and guardians on how to best work together with your child's health care team to keep your child safe during their stay at Children's & Women's Mental Health.
This pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
This pamphlet provides information and suggestions for how to support a woman who's currently in or has been in an abusive relationship.
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet includes helpful tips for parents about helping children cope with medical procedures and surgery.
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet includes helpful tips for parents about helping children cope with medical procedures and surgery.
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.