BC NurseLine
BC NurseLine provides 24-hour,
confidential health information and advice. Anywhere in the province, call BC NurseLine to speak to a registered nurse 24-hours or a
pharmacist from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. every day. Specially trained nurses answer questions
about health topics and procedures, identify symptoms, and help you decide when
to see a health professional. Information and referrals are also provided to
other services. Pharmacists are available to answer your questions about
medications.
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Toll-free in BC |
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1-866-215-4700 |
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In Greater |
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604-215-4700 |
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Deaf and
hearing-impaired |
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1-866-889-4700 |
The nurse will ask for your Personal Health Number on your
B.C. CareCard; you will not be denied service if you
do not provide it. Translation services
are available in over 130 languages. Please wait for the recorded disclaimer
message for a nurse to answer your call - ask for translation services in the
language that you prefer or speak.
Call Dial-A-Dietitian
For nutrition information and advice, call Dial-A-Dietitian
and speak to a registered dietitian. Translation services are available in over
130 languages upon request for callers. If
you need more in-depth counseling, referrals are provided to hospital
outpatient dietitians, community nutritionists or other services. This service
does not replace the medical counsel of your doctor.
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Toll-free in BC |
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1-800-667-3438 |
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In Greater |
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604-732-9191 |
Is it an emergency? Call 911 or the local emergency number.
If you have an emergency, call 911 or the local emergency
number immediately. If you, or someone in your care, has
chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be
life-threatening. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic
substance, call Poison Control now
for 24-hour toll-free poison information.
Toll-free in BC 1-800-567-8911
In Greater
BC HealthGuide Handbook
The BC HealthGuide handbook
provides medically reviewed information to help you and your family make better
health decisions. See the BC HealthGuide handbook for
information on health concerns, symptoms, home treatment and other care
options. Find also tips on how to prevent illness and when to consult your
doctor. The handbook is available in
English and French.
To get a copy of the 2005 English edition of the BC HealthGuide handbook, visit your local pharmacy or
Government Agents Office. If you are
unable to pick up a copy, call toll-free in BC 1-800-465-4911,
This article has been
provided by the BC Health Guide website. For more information visit http://bchealthguide.org