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Patient Education Resources

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Food Sources of Magnesium

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0128

Your body needs magnesium to keep your bones, muscles, and nervous system healthy. Magnesium can also help keep your blood pressure under control. This pamphlet lists how much magnesium you need, as well as foods high in magnesium.

Foods That May Raise Your Risk of Aspiration

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0529

Some people have problems swallowing. This means that some food or liquid may go into the airway. This is called aspiration. This pamphlet lists signs that you may have a swallowing problem, foods that can raise your risk of aspiration, and recommendations from your Swallow Team.

Forensic Mental Health Community Program

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WM85-2274

This pamphlet outlines the Forensic Mental Health Community Program, which is available to help after you are given a conditional discharge from the Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB) or after you are found not criminally responsible (NCR) for an offense and the court releases you to the community.

Fracture de la hanche

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2159

Si votre hanche est cassée ou fracturée, ce guide est fait pour vous et votre famille pendant votre séjour à l’hôpital et votre rétablissement. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Fractured Hip - QE II

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WE85-0342

This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, preparing to go home, and equipment. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up care, osteoporosis, nutrition, and resources to stop smoking. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Frais médicaux pour les visiteurs de l’extérieur du pays

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2394

Ce dépliant donne un aperçu des frais les plus courants liés aux soins offerts aux patients ou clients de l'extérieur du pays. Si vous n'êtes pas un résident canadien avec une carte Santé valide, vous devrez payer pour vos soins. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, German, and Hindi.

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