Children’s Health Topics: The Canadian Paediatric Society has information on many topics including nutrition, illness and safety. Immunization Injury Prevention and Safety Parenting Resources About the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is a provincial resource centre that provides mental health and substance use information, resources, and peer support to […]
Cancer screening: For information on cervical, breast and colon cancer screening, see here Breast Health: For information on mammography and breast density see here Pregnancy Menopause Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and other violence against women The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada has a website with a variety of pamphlets on women’s health issues […]
Mental Health Resources include: Vancouver Coastal Health Mental Health (VCH) and Substance Use Services VCH has a central intake line for services available for patients. Information about all services available can be found here Here to Help The Here to Help website is developed by a coalition of seven leading mental health and addictions non-profit […]
Prostate Health Healthlink BC has an information sheet on PSA screening
Visit Seniors BC.ca – a website with resources and info for older adults for living a healthy and active life. You can download the BC Seniors Guide here Vancouver Coastal Health has information to help prevent falls. See here for details and download their ‘Stay on Your Feet” brochure. For information on Representation Agreements, Advanced […]
Preventive health care is important and at Bayswater Family Practice we work hard to make sure each patient is up to date in terms of recommended evidence-based screening and preventive health care procedure such as immunizations. Annual check ups aren’t usually necessary but we do try to see our patients regularly to make sure that […]
Some resources for women experiencing violence: SALAL Sexual Violence Support Centre website has a crisis line Battered Women’s Support Services website Vancouver Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter website BC Society of Transition Houses website Legal Aid website
The BC Cancer Agency Website has information on many types of cancer, testing, treatment and living with cancer. They also provide information on how to access emotional support here. The Canadian Cancer Society provides information about Cancer diagnosis and treatment, connections with fellow cancer patients, support groups, help with accommodation and transportation and camps for […]
Vancouver Coastal Health information on palliative care Healthlink BC information on palliative Care BC Hospice and Palliative Care Association Canadian Virtual Hospice -information and support on palliative and end-of-life care, grief and loss
We encourage you to come in and discuss your counselling needs with your doctor so we can help you find the right counsellor or therapist. BC Psychologists Association website Counselling BC website lists many of the counsellors in the lower mainland BC Association of Clinical Counsellors website Changeways Clinic is a psychologist-owned counselling and psychotherapy […]
Check out the award winning video on the benefits of exercise by Dr. Mike Evans
LGBT Youthline provides confidential, confidential and informed LGBTT QQ2SI Peer Support 1-800-268-9688 Qmunity is BC’s queer resource centre PFLAG provides support to family members and friends t work to create an environment where gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children can live with dignity and respect Prism Services is Vancouver Coastal Health’s clinical, education, information and […]
The best source of up-to-date information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in British Columbia is the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). This document provides answers to additional questions from patients with chronic conditions. If you think you might have COVID-19, please contact our office for instructions before coming to the clinic. You may also contact […]
Baby Care Information Infant Nutrition Immunization Injury Prevention Carseats/Booster seats Safe Sleeping The Canadian Paediatric Society has information on many topics including infant crying and colic, dental care and fluoride use, sun safety We recommend the book Baby’s Best Chance which is available free for pregnant women in British Columbia. An online copy can be […]
Recommended resources for health information: Healthlink BC has information on a variety of health topics. The College of Family Physicians of Canada has an excellent selection of patient information brochures on a variety of topics. The American Academy of Family Physicians has an extensive list of patient information brochures. Choosing Wisely Canada […]
We recommend the book Baby’s Best Chance which is available free for pregnant women in British Columbia. An online copy can be viewed here. The Vancouver Division of Family Practice has a new website with easy to access information for maternity patients. The St. Paul’s Hospital Primary Care Maternity Service website. The Family Practice maternity […]
All pregnant women in BC can choose to have prenatal genetic screening. How far along you are in your pregnancy, your age, health, family history, and whether or not you are carrying more than one baby will influence which screening tests are available to you. The British Columbia Prenatal Genetic Screening Program has an excellent website […]
Advance care planning helps you have a say about the health care you would like to receive if you get very sick and cannot speak for yourself. It is a way for you to reflect on your personal values, wishes and beliefs to make your own future health care decisions. Vancouver Coastal Health has created […]
We recommend the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada’s (SOGC) website on sexual health issues: sexandu.ca for information on contraception, sexually transmitted infections and other sexual health issues The SOGC has developed an online patient questionnaire – itsaplan.ca – which includes 16 questions about contraceptive preferences, desire for pregnancy, medical history, and pregnancy risk […]
For travel health information: We recommend the Public Health Agency of Canada for up to date travel information. The Government of Canada provides travel information on its website The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) in the USA also has a comprehensive website The World Health Organization Travel and Health website Healthlink BC travel […]