PATIENT RESOURCES

Lab Results

LifeLabs offers several tools to help enhance your lab experience.

Book your appointments online HERE
Learn how to prepare for your lab tests HERE

MyCareCompass offers a fast and secure way for you to view your lab results electronically as soon as they become available.

Log-in or register for a MyCareCompass account HERE

LIFELABS | MYCARECOMPASS

Please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency ward in case of a medical emergency.

Emergency Rooms - Fraser Health hospital emergency directory HERE

Emergency Wait Times - check emergency and COVID-19 testing wait time HERE

HealthLinkBC - Urgent / Primary Care Centres directory

EMERGENCY CARE

BC 211 is a non-profit organization that provides free resources for people living in BC. You can search for a variety of resources close to you by entering your postal code. Visit BC 211 HERE.

Resources include:
- Emergency Care
- Addictions
- Counselling
- Legal Help
- Mental Health
- Financial Assistance
- Older Adult Care

BC 211

Screening Mammograms

Women over the age of 40 should have routine breast exams

PAP Test

Women between the ages of 25-69 should have routine cervical screening

every 3-5 years

Colon Screening

Asymptomatic men and women between the ages of 50-74 should be

screened for colon cancer every 2 years

Prostate Cancer Screening

Asymptomatic men should be screened annually

CANCER SCREENING

BC Mental Health & Substance Use - HERE

Provides specialized treatment, education, health promotion and more

Tips for supporting your mental health during COVID-19 HERE

MindShift APP for anxiety, stress relief - HERE

FACE COVID - HERE

A set of practical steps for responding effectively to the current coronavirus crisis.

CounsellingBC - Find a local counsellor HERE

Moving Forward Family Services - Find low-cost counselling services HERE

BC Psychological Association - Find a Registered Psychologist HERE

Canadian Mental Health Association

Visit HERE for programs and resources on mental health

Kids Help Phone - Website or call 1-800-668-6868

Offers Canadian youths 24/7 access to counselling, resources, and volunteer-led support across the country.

MENTAL HEALTH

When Your Loved One Has Dementia

A roadmap for families with loved ones diagnosed with dementia. The pamphlet describes the 4 stages of dementia and how families can be prepared.

Clinical Frailty Scale

An assessment tool to evaluate the overall level of fitness or frailty of an older adult

It is important to plan ahead in life. The advance care planning guide and workbook are useful tools that can help answer the question: "Who do I want to make decisions for me in the event I cannot make decisions for myself?"

Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST)

As part of an Advance Care Planning discussion, this doctor's order covers:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Medical treatments with focus ranging from comfort goals to aggressive interventions including intensive care
Download the MOST brochure HERE
Download the MOST Goals of Care summary page HERE

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING - Planning for the Future

SPARC BC | Social Planning & Research Council of BC

Download the Parking Permit Application Form HERE

TransLink

TransLink offers HandyDART, a door-to-door ride-sharing service for passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to use conventional public transit without assistance.
- Learn more about the HandyDART service HERE
- Download the HandyDART Application Form HERE

MOBILITY

Canada's Food Guide - Website

Healthy eating recommendations, recipes, tips and resources

ParticipACTION - Website - Get active, join a group!

QuitNow - Program delivered by the BC Lung Association to help quit smoking.

Alcohol Guidelines - Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health

Health Canada - Website

Managed by the federal government, Health Canada provides a comprehensive collection of resources to improve the wellbeing of Canadians.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

IMMUNIZATIONS

ImmunizeBC

Managed by BC CDC, ImmunizeBC provides evidence-based immunization information and tools for BC residents.

Pediatric vaccination scheduler is available HERE

COVID-19 Vaccine - Learn more

Individuals ages 5+ are encouraged to register now to receive your COVID-19 vaccine booking notifications.

CANImmunize

A platform to securely store your vaccine records and reminds you to get vaccinated on time. You can conveniently manage your records on the web or with the smartphone app.

It is important to remain up-to-date with vaccinations against preventable / communicable diseases. We recommend you consider the following:

Prevnar 20 - protection against pneumonia in adults 50 years and older

Shingrix - protection against shingles in adults 50 years and older

Havrix - prevention against hepatitis A disease

Engerix-B - prevention against hepatitis B disease

Twinrix - prevention against hepatitis A & B diseases

Adacel - protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough)

Gardasil 9 - prevention against HPV (human papillomavirus) infections

Fluzone High-Dose - this flu vaccine is recommended for adults 65 years and older

Arexvy - protection against RSV for adults 60 years and older

Please call our office to find out more and to book an immunization appointment.