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Luschiim's plants : traditional Indigenous foods, materials and medicines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124244
Charlie, Luschiim Arvid, Turner, Nancy J. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 C478l 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flo…
Author
Charlie, Luschiim Arvid
Turner, Nancy J.
Place of Publication
Madeira Park, BC
Publisher
Harbour Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiii, 274 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ethnobotany
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Traditional
Indigenous Canadians
First Nations
British Columbia
Popular Work
Abstract
"In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flowering plants. Each entry is illustrated with a colour photo and includes the plant?s common, scientific and Hul'q'umi'num'; names; a short description; where to find it; and cultural knowledge related to the plant. Additional notes encompass plant use, safety and conservation; the linguistic writing system used for Hul'q'umi'num'; plant names; as well as miscellaneous notes from interviews with Luschiim." - Back cover
Notes
A Hul'q'umi'num' (Cowichan) Ethnobotany - Top of cover
ISBN
9781550179453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 C478l 2021

Copies

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Shielding techniques for radiation oncology facilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123826
Martin, Melissa, McGinley, Patton H. Madison, WI: Medical Physics Publishing , 2020. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Martin, Melissa
McGinley, Patton H.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Physics Publishing
Publication Date
2020
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Radiation Protection - methods
Radiation Oncology - instrumentation
Health Physics
Safety - standards
Cancer Care Facilities
ISBN
1951134001
9781951134006
9781951134013
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Journey mapping in cancer care : patient and provider experiences in receiving and delivering cancer care in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121215
BC Cancer Agency, British Columbia Ministry of Health, First Nations Health Authority, BC Patient Safety & Quality Council. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council , 2019.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia Ministry of Health
First Nations Health Authority
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Patient Navigation
Patient Satisfaction
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Quality of Health Care
Health Services
Health Services, Indigenous
British Columbia
Notes
January 2019
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
High-resolution versions of the maps can be
downloaded from BCPSQC.ca
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BC Lymphedema Association : professional directory and resource guide 2019

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121470
BC Lymphedema Association. [North Vancouver, BC]: BC Lymphedema Association , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 B862 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
BC Lymphedema Association
Place of Publication
[North Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
BC Lymphedema Association
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Lymphedema - rehabilitation
Directory
Resource Guide
British Columbia
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 B862 2019

Copies

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Guidebook for patients : BC Cancer - Vancouver

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21657
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Guidebook for patients : Vancouver Centre (2016)
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
36 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities
BC Cancer Agency
Patient Education Handout
Vancouver
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Building bridges, strengthening care : BC Cancer & primary care strategy session.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121664
Clelland, Cathy. BC Cancer Agency , 2018.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  

2016 report to the community

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120143
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
BC Cancer Agency care and research : 2016 report to the community
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Biomedical Research
Oncology Nursing
Clinical Trials
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Research Report
BC Cancer Agency
Cancer Care Facilities
Delivery of Health Care
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library BCCA Pubs
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
VC Library Archives
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Health funding explained 2

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120147
Auditor General of British Columbia. [Victoria, BC?]: Government of British Columbia , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
  3 read online  
Alternate Title
Health funding explained two
Corporate Author
Auditor General of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Government of British Columbia
Publication Date
2017
Subjects
Health Expenditures
Health Care Economics and Organizations
Delivery of Health Care - economics
Costs and Cost Analysis
British Columbia
Notes
March 2017 at head of title. This report is an update to the January 2013 report, Health funding explained.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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WHMIS 2015 : at work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17557
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia. Richmond, BC: Work Safe BC | Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia , 2016.
Audience
Professional
This book contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes key changes from the original WHMIS, describes the four main elements of WHMIS 2015 (classification, labels, safety data sheets, and education and training), and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers.
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
WHMIS at work
Workplace hazardous materials information system at work
Corporate Author
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
Work Safe BC
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
98 p.
Subjects
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System WHMIS
Hazardous Substances
Safety - standards
Occupational Health Services - manuals
British Columbia
Canada
Abstract
This book contains general information about WHMIS 2015. It summarizes key changes from the original WHMIS, describes the four main elements of WHMIS 2015 (classification, labels, safety data sheets, and education and training), and outlines the responsibilities of suppliers, employers, and workers.
ISSN
1703-0935
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available at URL. Print copies available for purchase. 6.00 CAD
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British Columbia. SeniorsBC. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. SeniorsBC. , 2016. 11th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 B862 2016
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. SeniorsBC.
Edition
11th ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia. SeniorsBC.
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Health Services for the Aged
British Columbia
Directories
Language
English
French
Chinese
Punjabi
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library REF
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
CSI PFCS
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Library REF
Internet
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 B862 2016
Website Notes
PDF and downloadable e-book format available.
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c.3 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr French Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Punjabi Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Chinese Available
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United Way of the Lower Mainland's family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook 2016 : for seniors and boomers who are caring for older family members and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113843
Willett, Katherine. Burnaby, BC: United Way of the Lower Mainland , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Metro Vancouver family and friend
caregivers information and resource handbook
Author
Willett, Katherine
Corporate Author
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
120 p. ; 27cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Community Health Services
Health Services for the Aged
Information Services
Social Support
British Columbia
Directory
Resource Guides
Notes
The first edition was entitled: Metro Vancouver family and friend caregivers information and resource handbook
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library REF
Call Number
WT22 DC2.1 B8 U58 2016
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Handbook of oncology social work : psychosocial care of the patient with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21867
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H236 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Christ, Grace
Messner, Carolyn
Behar, Lynn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xxxi, 837 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Social Workers
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Interprofessional Relations
Cancer Care Facilities
Patient Navigation
Patient-Centered Care
Practice Guideline
Handbooks
ISBN
9780199941926
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
BCCA Psychosocial Oncology Program
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 H236 2015

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Financial information for cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113471
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2015. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B365f 2015
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
1. Introduction (1:40 minutes); Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency; 2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes); I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency; 3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 min…
Alternate Title
Financial information for cancer patients : accommodation, home, support, transportation
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
27 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - economics
Social Support
Financial Support
Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Health
Insurance Benefits
Employment
British Columbia
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
1. Introduction (1:40 minutes)
Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency
2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes)
I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency
3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 minutes)
Accommodation, Transportation & Homecare (video) Hosted by Amy Lai, BC Cancer Agency
NOTE: Correction to slide "Accommodation, Transportation and Home Care at 1:23 minutes - Canadian Cancer Society phone number is 1-888-939-3333
4. Who covers the costs of healthcare and medical treatment? (3:03 minutes)
Who covers the costs of healthcare services (video) Hosted by Sarah Sample, BC Cancer Agency
5. Chinese version (4:23 minutes)
Chinese version (video) Hosted by Sandy Kwong, BC Cancer Agency
Notes
Note: This DVD must be played on computers. It is not formatted for DVD-players.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
VC Library Archives
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B365f 2015

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Death of cancer : after fifty years on the front lines of medicine, a pioneering oncologist reveals why the war on cancer is winnable--and how we can get there

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113763
DeVita, Vincent T. Jr., DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11.1 D496 2015
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
DeVita, Vincent T. Jr.
DeVita-Raeburn, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
324 p., [16] p. of plates ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - history
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Medical Oncology - history
Biomedical Research
Antineoplastic Agents - history
History of Medicine
United States
Autobiography
Notes
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Outrageous fortune
The chemotherapists
MOMP
MOPP
The war on cancer
Boots on the ground
Cleaning house at the National Cancer Institute
Frances Kelsey syndrome
Where rubber meets the road
The death of cancer
Outrageous fortune part II.
ISBN
9780374135607
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11.1 D496 2015

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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What to expect : a patient's guide : Vancouver Island Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21522
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre , 2014. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Alternate Title
Vancouver Island Centre : what to expect : a patient's guide
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
19 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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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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First Nations Health Authority, British Columbia. SeniorsBC., British Columbia. Ministry of Health. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2014. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  

What to expect : a patient's guide to the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21523
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre | Cedarwood Productions Inc. , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Your first visit
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Cedarwood Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
24 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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TFRI-BC node research day : program and abstracts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21719
TFRI-BC Node Research Day (4th : 2014 November 13 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: Terry Fox Research Institute , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 T329 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Terry Fox Research Institute
Corporate Author
TFRI-BC Node Research Day (4th : 2014 November 13 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Terry Fox Research Institute
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiv, 73 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Biomedical Research
Genomics
Neoplasms
Research Support as Topic
Terry Fox Research Institute
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 T329 2014

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Survivorship nurse practitioner

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21267
BC Cancer Agency Provincial Survivorship Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency Provincial Survivorship Program , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency Provincial Survivorship Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency Provincial Survivorship Program
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Survivors
Nurses
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
VC Library Archives
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