BC HealthGuide Handbook

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Read the BC HealthGuide handbook for information on how to recognize and cope with common health concerns. Learn about how to prevent illness, home treatment and care options, and when you should see a health professional. You can find topics relevant to older adults throughout the handbook.

Get your free BC HealthGuide handbook in English, French, Chinese and Punjabi.

Pick up your handbook at these locations:

• English handbooks are available at your local pharmacy or Government Agent's Office.
• Chinese or Punjabi handbooks are available at many community or multicultural organizations, temples or English Language Services for Adults providers.
• French handbooks are available through your local francophone organization.

If you need more information on how to get your free BC HealthGuide, contact:

• Health and Senior's Information Line - Call 1-800-465-4911 or e-mail HLTH.health@gov.bc.ca
• BC NurseLine - Call 1-866-215-4700 in BC or 604-215-4700 in Greater Vancouver.

BC HealthGuide handbooks are available free of charge only to British Columbia residents and organizations helping to distribute these in their community.

For information on how health care or community organizations can order BC HealthGuide handbooks and other resources, click here.