PATIENT RESOURCES
LifeLabs offers several tools to help enhance your lab experience.
-
Book your appointments online 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
LifeLabs offers several tools to help enhance your lab experience.
-
Book your appointments online 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
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
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
Women over the age of 40 should have routine breast exams
​
Women between the ages of 25-69 should have routine cervical screening
every 3-5 years
​
Asymptomatic men and women between the ages of 50-74 should be
screened for colon cancer every 2 years
​
Asymptomatic men should be screened annually
CANCER SCREENING
Women over the age of 40 should have routine breast exams
​
Women between the ages of 25-69 should have routine cervical screening
every 3-5 years
​
Asymptomatic men and women between the ages of 50-74 should be
screened for colon cancer every 2 years
​
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
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.
​
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:
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING - Planning for the Future
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.
​
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:
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING - Planning for the Future
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
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
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.
​
​
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.
IMMUNIZATIONS
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.
​
​
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.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Contains comprehensive resources on heart diseases, stroke, and related conditions.
​
A helpful guide to understand more about hypertension and how to manage it.
HF Zones Daily Weight Information
Useful tools to help manage heart failure
HEART HEALTH
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Contains comprehensive resources on heart diseases, stroke, and related conditions.
​
A helpful guide to understand more about hypertension and how to manage it.
HF Zones Daily Weight Information
Useful tools to help manage heart failure
HEART HEALTH
A registered national charity that provides education, community programs, and tools and resources for those living with diabetes.​
​
A helpful guide to understand more about diabetes and how to manage it.
​
Type 2 Diabetes and Sick Days: Medications to Pause
A guide to what medications to take when you are feeling unwell. Please discuss with your doctor for details.
​
A helpful guide for patients.
DIABETES + CKD
A registered national charity that provides education, community programs, and tools and resources for those living with diabetes.​
​
A helpful guide to understand more about diabetes and how to manage it.
​
Type 2 Diabetes and Sick Days: Medications to Pause
A guide to what medications to take when you are feeling unwell. Please discuss with your doctor for details.
​
A helpful guide for patients.
DIABETES + CKD
Physiotherapy Association of BC - Find a local Physiotherapist HERE
Registered Massage Therapist Assoc. of BC - Find a Massage Therapist HERE
Live Plan Be | Pain BC - Self-management tool for those living with chronic pain
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Physiotherapy Association of BC - Find a local Physiotherapist HERE
Registered Massage Therapist Assoc. of BC - Find a Massage Therapist HERE
Live Plan Be | Pain BC - Self-management tool for those living with chronic pain
PAIN MANAGEMENT