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Value for money : making Canadian health care stronger

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17801
Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W74 H34 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Health Council of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Health Council of Canada
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care - economics
Health Care Costs
Economics, Medical
Canada
ISBN
9781897463406
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W74 H34 2009
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Chapter 3: Reports on value-for-money audits : cancer treatment services

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121665
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario. [Toronto, ON]: Office of the Auditor General of Ontario , 2017.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Ministry of health and long-term care : cancer treatment services
Corporate Author
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
Publication Date
2017
Series
Reports on value-for-money audits, sec 3.02
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario 2017 annual report, v.1
Subjects
Medical Audit
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - economics
Delivery of Health Care
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Cancer Care Ontario
Ontario
Notes
The report, Sec. 3.02 Cancer treatment services, is one of the Chapter 3 Reports on Value-for-Money Audits from the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario 2017 annual report, vol.1.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Finding your way : expert help in navigating the breast cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18180
Commerse, Elesa. Chicago, IL: Forever Whole , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F494 2008 v.1-4
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
DVD Disc 1 segments:; The medicine of breast cancer; Maintaining your peace of mind through meditation; How nutrition and lifestyle choices can enhance your breast cancer journey; DVD Disc 2 segments:; Bringing good nutrition to life in the kitchen; Acupuncture for symptom relief; Regaining range o…
Author
Commerse, Elesa
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Forever Whole
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
9 hours : 2 DVD's ; 1 Audio CD ; 1 booklet
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Meditation
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Yoga
Mind-Body Therapies
Exercise Therapy
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Lymphedema
Popular Work
Abstract
DVD Disc 1 segments:
The medicine of breast cancer
Maintaining your peace of mind through meditation
How nutrition and lifestyle choices can enhance your breast cancer journey
DVD Disc 2 segments:
Bringing good nutrition to life in the kitchen
Acupuncture for symptom relief
Regaining range of motion through physical therapy
Lymphedema : what it is and how to protect yourself
Reconnecting to yuor body : moving from the heart
A return to wholeness through gentle yoga
Survivor stories in English and Espanol
Audio CD segments:
Visualizing radiant health through yoga nidra : guided relaxation by Elesa Commerse
Introduction to yoga nigdra
Creating your sankalpa
Identifying your inner resource
The 5 Koshas of subtle bodies
Preparing for yoga nidra
The practice of yoga nidra
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F494 2008 v.1-4

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Laugh your way to health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9043
Goodheart, Annette. Santa Barbara, CA: Goodheart Inc. , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD431 G651 1988
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Goodheart, Annette
Place of Publication
Santa Barbara, CA
Publisher
Goodheart Inc.
Publication Date
1988
Physical Description
colour ; 60 minutes
Subjects
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BD431 G651 1988

Copies

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Finding NEMO (Novel endoribonucleases of mammalian origin)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20433
Lee, Chow. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2012 v.309
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Lee, Chow
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 309
Subjects
Endoribonucleases
RNA, Messenger
Methyltransferases
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2012 v.309

Copies

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Therapeutic revolution : the history of medical oncology from early days to the creation of the subspeciality

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21729
Band, Pierre R. Oak Park, IL: Bentham Science Publishers , 2014.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Band, Pierre R
Place of Publication
Oak Park, IL
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Medical Oncology - history
Internal Medicine - history
ISSN
9781608058143
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Most important thing...your guide to the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10149
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2002
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 18 minutes
Subjects
Vancouver Island Cancer Centre - videocassettes
Cancer Care Facilities - British Columbia - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2002
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Finding what works in health care : standards for systematic reviews

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19853
Washington, DC: Institute of Medicine, National Academies Press , 2011. prepublication copy : uncorrected proofs.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  

Crazy sexy cancer : a story about looking for a cure, and finding a life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16109
Carr, Kris, Fassett, Brian, Nathanson, Beth. New York, NY: Gaiam , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C311c 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
25 minute healing yoga routine and guided relaxation with instructor Rodney Yee; Ways to find your om; Get juiced - in the kitchen with Kris; Simple detox methods; Deleted scenes and extended interviews
Alternate Title
Crazy sexy cancer
Author
Carr, Kris
Fassett, Brian
Nathanson, Beth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Gaiam
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
90 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms
Female
Women's Health
Women
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Mental Healing
Spiritual Healing
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Complementary Therapies
Diet
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
25 minute healing yoga routine and guided relaxation with instructor Rodney Yee
Ways to find your om
Get juiced - in the kitchen with Kris
Simple detox methods
Deleted scenes and extended interviews
ISBN
9780766235564
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C311c 2007

Copies

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Outdoor air pollution

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114388
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2015.
Audience
Professional
This publication represents the views and expert; opinions of an IARC Working Group on the; Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans,; which met in Lyon, October 2013
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2015
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 109
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Air Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Risk Factors
Neoplasms -etiology
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert
opinions of an IARC Working Group on the
Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans,
which met in Lyon, October 2013
ISBN
9789283201755
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF format and supplementary material
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Caring for the air : Metro Vancouver 2016

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114776
Metro Vancouver. Burnaby, BC: Metro Vancouver , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Caring for the air report 2016
Corporate Author
Metro Vancouver
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Metro Vancouver
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
21 p. : ill.
Subjects
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Health
Climate Change
Air Pollutants
Air Pollution, Indoor
Air Pollution - adverse effects
Smoke - adverse effects
Health Impact Assessment
Vehicle Emissions
Greenhouse Effect
Vancouver
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
"Metro Vancouver's Caring for the Air report is an easy-to-read annual publication that provides information about air quality and climate change issues in our region, as well as programs that protect public health and the environment, improve visual air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
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Positive coping with health conditions : a self-care workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18168
Bilsker, Dan, Samra, Joti, Goldner, Elliot. Richmond, BC: COMH Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile; For handouts and excerpts:…
  3 read online  
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Samra, Joti
Goldner, Elliot
Corporate Author
Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
COMH Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
108 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy
Self Care - psychology
Emotions
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation
Popular Work
Abstract
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers
Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile
For handouts and excerpts: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/index.cfm
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
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Air quality in British Columbia, a public health perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15353
British Columbia. Office of the Provincial Health Officer. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministy of Health Services, Office of the Provincial Health Officer , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA309 DC2.1B8 B862 2004
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Every breath you take ...Provincial Health Officer's annual report 2003
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Office of the Provincial Health Officer
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministy of Health Services, Office of the Provincial Health Officer
Publication Date
2004
Series
Provincial Health Officer's annual report 2003
Subjects
Health Status Indicators
Public Health
Air Pollution
Environmental Health
Statistics
British Columbia
ISSN
1195-308X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WA309 DC2.1B8 B862 2004
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WHO guidelines for indoor air quality : dampness and mould

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18151
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. Denmark: World Health Organization , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA754 W927 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Editor
Heseltine, Elisabeth
Rosen, Jerome
Place of Publication
Denmark
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 228 p. : ill, ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Air Pollution, Indoor - adverse effects
Fungi
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Humidity - adverse effects
Humidity - prevention & control
Environmental Exposure
Risk Assessment
Guideline
ISBN
9789289041683
9289041684
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WA754 W927 2009
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Promoting seniors mental health in cancer care : a guide for front-line care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16543
[Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Editor
MacCourt, Penny
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Mental Disorders
Oncology Nursing
Social Support
Behavioral Symptoms
Communication
Geriatrics
Emotions
Aged
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
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This thing called hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13334
Jevne, Ronna, Edey, Wendy. Edmonton, AB: VICOM Multimedia Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 T448 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Pt.1: What is hope; Pt.2: Experiencing hope
Author
Jevne, Ronna
Edey, Wendy
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
VICOM Multimedia Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 120 minutes
Viewer's guide
Subjects
Hope - popular works - audiovisual aids
Attitude to Health - popular works - audiovisual aids
Psychotherapy - audiovisual aids
Abstract
Pt.1: What is hope
Pt.2: Experiencing hope
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM172 T448 2000

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Art of laughter therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4107
Goodheart, Annette. Santa Barbara, CA: Goodheart Inc. , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD431 G651a 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Goodheart, Annette
Place of Publication
Santa Barbara, CA
Publisher
Goodheart Inc.
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
colour ; 105 minutes
Subjects
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BD431 G651a 1990

Copies

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Antidepressant skills at work : dealing with mood problems in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16257
Bilsker, Dan, Gilbert, Merv, Samra, Joti. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM171 B599a 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  2 read online  
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Gilbert, Merv
Samra, Joti
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Workplace - psychology
Mental Health
Depression - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Self Care
Problem Solving
Occupational Health Services
Affective Symptoms
Emotions
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
WM171 B599a 2007
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Healing, hope and humor : a comedian's journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16303
Fitzgerald, Dave, LaCroix, Darren. Auburn, MA: Humor Institute, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F553h 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.
Author
Fitzgerald, Dave
LaCroix, Darren
Place of Publication
Auburn, MA
Publisher
Humor Institute, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
40 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Abstract
April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 F553h 2007

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Lobel, Brian, Bordelon, Margot. Chicago, IL: Brian Lobel , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L797 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes a one-page insert titled "Ball in a nutshell : a few principles for future doctors (and others) featured in the performance
Alternate Title
One man. One ball. One hour. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to perform a self-exam
Author
Lobel, Brian
Bordelon, Margot
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Brian Lobel
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
70 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Testicular Neoplasms - psychology
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes a one-page insert titled "Ball in a nutshell : a few principles for future doctors (and others) featured in the performance
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L797 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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