Helpful Resources Archives - Spinal Cord Injury BC

Accessible Dental Chair

Find out about this Lower Mainland dental clinic that has a dental chair specifically designed for wheelchair users.

604-449-7689

Accessible Medical Examination Tables and Chairs

For all those who require knowledge of the technical specifications for accessible examination tables and chairs.

Advance Care Planning – My Voice

Find out how to plan for your future health care planning and what options you have for ensuring your finances will be taken care of if you are no longer ...

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Advance Care Planning Resources

Advance Care Planning helps you and your family and friends prepare for health care and personal care decisions, so you receive care aligned with your wishes.

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Bare Bones Podcast

Find out more about bone health, osteoporosis, bone density, and related topics, all focused on people with SCI or related disabilities.

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BC Home and Community Care Clinic Contact and Self-Referral Information

Find contact information for your local Home and Community Care office.

BC Hospice Palliative Care Association

Use this site to find out about hospice end of life care in your community, as well as grief supports.

604-267-7024

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Botox for Bladder in Canada

Find out how Botox is used with people with spinal cord injuries.

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Brenda & David McLean Integrated Spine Clinic

The Brenda and David Mclean Integrated Spine Clinic provides spine and spinal cord related services under one roof to better serve patients in a more convenient setting.

604-875-4992

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Canadian Dental Care Plan

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) helps ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents.

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Centre for Patients and Families

Resource listing for families of someone who is hospitalized.

604-875-5887

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College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

This site is helpful when looking for a doctor in your area or to get an idea of the specialists who work in your area.

604-733-7758

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Comox Valley Nursing Centre

The Comox Valley Nursing Centre is a service within Island Health’s Primary Health Care and Chronic Disease management portfolio and is located in Courtenay, British Columbia.

250-331-8502

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Facing Disability

Facing Disability was specifically created to connect families and individuals who suddenly have to deal with a spinal cord injury to people in similar situations.

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Finding Reliable Health Information on the Internet

Here are some links to help you assess the quality of the general health information you find online.

GF Strong

This is BC's largest rehabilitation centre. GF Strong provides inpatient, outpatient, outreach and clinical support services to clients/patients with SCI.

604-734-1313

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Hand Hygiene for People with Spinal Cord Injury

Hand hygiene principles for wheelchair users.

Health Connect Registry

This registry has a waitlist for people without a GP to be matched to a primary care provider.

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Health Maintenance Toolkit

SCI-specific health maintenance tool for the following areas: mental health, bladder, bowel, skin, pain, and autonomic dysreflexia.

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HealthLink BC

Non-emergency information is available on a range of topics. Call 8-1-1 or visit website to connect to a nurse, with possible referral to a pharmacist or doctor.

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Lower Cost Dental Clinics in BC

The clinics listed on the BC Dental Association page provide dental treatment at reduced rates. People should call for specific information on fees and hours of service.

604-736-7202

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Medical Assistance in Dying

Use this BC government page to find out more about medical assistance in dying.

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Medical Diagnostic Equipment Accessibility Standards

This document lays out the American standards for accessible diagnostic equipment.

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Medipac Insurance

Medipac provides comprehensive travel coverage.

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MedManageSCI

Medication self-management toolkit for people with SCI/D.

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PharmaCare Drug Coverage Decisions

Find information about whether your prescriptions are covered under PharmaCare.

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Primary Care Providers: SCI Healthcare Resources

Resources include SCI-specific information as well as checklists to make health care facilities usable by people with disabilities.

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Queen Alexandra Orthotics, Prosthetics and Seating

This centre has an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, made up of seating physical therapists, and seating technicians, that comprehensively assesses clients for their wheelchair and adaptive seating and positioning needs.

250-519-6732

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SCI Information Sheets from The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Centre

Use the link to find lots of SCI-related information from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems.

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SCIRE Resources for Primary Care Doctors

This page from SCIRE has excellent information and resources for primary care providers (family doctors, nurse practitioners, etc.). Encourage your health care team to use this site to learn more ...

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Silver Valet Dental Care

This mobile, accessible dental service in a van is designed for people who can't get to a dental office.

604-770-4701

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Sleep after Spinal Cord Injury

Find some useful tips for getting to sleep.

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Sleep Apnea

Find out more about sleep apnea and SCI, as well as testing and treatments, on this link from Craig Hospital.

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Spinal Cord Injury Follow-up Care

Find out more about follow-up care and recommended tests after spinal cord injury.

Spinal Cord Injury Outpatient Program at GF Strong Rehab Centre

Find the admission criteria and referral forms on the GF Strong website.

604-737-6291

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Staying Safe in Hot Weather: The SCI Guide

This document on the Facing Disability site provides simple tips for those with a spinal cord injury to avoid becoming ill from overheating during hot weather.

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The Art of Healthy Living with Physical Impairments book

The information and tips provided are intended to help people understand and implement healthy lifestyle habits.

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The Travelling Hygienist

Mobile dental hygiene practices are an innovative way to bring dental hygienists, dentists, and dental care to you.

778-231-0475

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