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Parkinson’s Disease
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a is a kind of movement disorder. It affects the nervous system and causes problems with muscle movement. It is a chronic and progressive…
Rosacea
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is rosacea? Rosacea (say: “rose-ay-shah”) is a condition that affects the skin on the face. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of rosacea? Rosacea often begins as redness that looks like…
Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid (say: “roo-mah-toyd”) arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain in your joints. It can also affect other parts of your body, such…
Progestin-Only Contraceptives
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a progestin-only contraceptive? A progestin-only contraceptive is one kind of birth control pill. It is often called the “mini-pill.” Regular birth control pills have 2 female hormones: estrogen and progestin…
Preventive Services for Healthy Living
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How can my healthcare provider help me stay healthy? In addition to treating you when you are sick, your healthcare provider can follow a program designed to help you stay healthy. This…
Preventing the Flu
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is influenza? Influenza (also called “the flu”) is a viral infection in the nose, throat and lungs. It is estimated that influenza causes approximately 12,200 hospitalizations and 3,500 deaths in Canada…
Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is malnutrition? Malnutrition is when your body doesn’t get enough nutrients from the foods you eat to work properly. Nutrients include fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. These substances give your…
Peritonsillar Abscess
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is a peritonsillar abscess? A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus near one of your tonsils. The tonsils are the oval-shaped areas of pink tissue on each side at…
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs This includes the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Left untreated, PID can damage…
Paronychia
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is paronychia? Paronychia is an infection in the skin around the fingernails or toenails. It usually affects the skin at the base (cuticle) or up the sides of the nail….