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OTC Medicines: Know Your Risk and Reduce Them
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those you can buy at the store. You don’t need a prescription from your healthcare provider. They help you feel better by treating or preventing common health problems…
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 is a condition that occurs on the face. It causes redness and small bumps that are similar to acne. SYMPTOMS What are the symptoms of rosacea? The…
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 arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain in your joints. It can also affect other parts of your body, such as the…
Progestin-Only Birth Control Pills
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. A progestin-only birth control pill is often called the mini pill. Regular birth control pills have 2 female hormones: estrogen and progestin (a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone). The…
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. As the population ages, malnourishment is a growing concern. Good nutrition is very important for all older adults. It is especially important for older adults who are ill or have been diagnosed…
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…