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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – Diet and Exercise for A Healthy Heart
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Your heart is the center of your cardiovascular system. It is involved in many of the daily functions that bring your body to life. So having a healthy heart is vital to…
Corneal Abrasions
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 corneal abrasion? A corneal abrasion is a cut or scratch on your cornea. The cornea is a clear layer of protective tissue at the front of your eye that…
Constipation
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 constipation? Constipation is a common condition that makes it difficult to have a bowel movement. A bowel movement occurs when the food you eat passes through your digestive tract. …
Congenital Heart 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 congenital heart disease? Congenital heart disease is a problem with the heart that is present at birth. “Congenital” is just another way of saying that your baby was born…
Concussion
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 concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Most often, it occurs when you hit your head against an object. This is sometimes called blow…
Colorectal Cancer
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 colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum (the largest part of the intestine located near the anus). Because they share common features, these two cancers…
Colic
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 colic? Colic is when an otherwise healthy baby cries or fusses frequently for no clear reason. Colic is defined as a baby whose crying lasts for more than 3…
Viral Infections During Pregnancy
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 viral respiratory infection? A viral respiratory infection is a contagious illness that can affect your respiratory tract (breathing) and cause other symptoms. The flu and the common cold are…
Colds and the Flu: H1N1 Influenza
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 H1N1 influenza? H1N1 influenza (also known as swine flu) is an infection caused by a virus. H1N1 flu began to occur in the Canada in spring 2009. At first,…
Colds and 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. OVERVIEW What is a cold and what is the flu? A cold and the flu are viral infections. They both affect your respiratory system. This includes your throat, nose, airways and lungs….