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… 05b Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of … health authority (2 or more connections) and private wells (those serving only 1 single … a private household) you are responsible for testing your water to determine if it is safe …
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… or how severe they will be. Deciding About Testing The decision to have the test is … because of test results. Your provincial or private health plan would pay for the test. You … test. A genetic counsellor can help you make well-informed decisions. Genetic counselling …
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… reflects the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into … . How can I get my well water tested? Testing your well water for nitrate can be done by a private laboratory. Laboratories can be found …
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… baby's cord blood collected and sent to a private cord blood bank or a public cord blood … be used for research or for another child. Private cord blood banking is expensive. You … less severe. Although many treatments work well, others may be unproved or may even be …
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… is a bundle of screening tests offered by a private company. The tests you receive usually … for you. Experts look at research on how well screening tests work. They also look at … steps to prevent a disease or ask about more testing or treatment. How you get the results …
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… changes, which include skin darkening as well as wart-like or corn-like growths. They … can detect the presence of arsenic. Most private wells do not have routine testing for water quality or contaminants. Any …
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… Staff members at outpatient centres are well trained in the service they provide. Most … to check with your provincial health plan or private health insurance provider to determine … your needs: Does the facility accept your private health insurance? Does your provincial …
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… Alternatively, you may receive water from a private well. Drinking water in B.C. is generally safe. … can be harmful to health, even in low doses. Testing your water for lead is a good idea, …
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… edoxaban, and rivaroxaban. They work as well as or slightly better than warfarin. But … be covered by your provincial health plan or private health insurance plan. Stopping … thinner that doesn't need regular blood testing. Chuck, age 48 I've been taking …
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… cost a lot. Most provincial health plans and private insurance plans will cover the cost of … will give me time to prepare emotionally as well as time to prepare to have my baby at a … cost a lot. Most provincial health plans and private insurance plans will cover the cost of …
