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Safe Needle Disposal: Getting rid of needles safely
Safe Surgery: Safe surgery checklist
Safety for maternity patients: Safety for maternity patients and their babies
Safety when taking a known hazard medicine: Care instructions
Safety when taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Care instructions
Safety When You’re Taking a Known Hazard Medicine: Having sex, getting pregnant, or breastfeeding
Safety When You’re Taking a Known Hazard Medicine: What are known hazard medicines
Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Cleaning up spills
Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Contact with eyes, skin, or clothes
Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: General safety
Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Handling body fluids and waste
Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Having sex, getting pregnant, breastfeeding
Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Potential or reproductive hazard medicines
Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Taking the medicine
Safety when you’re taking a potential or reproductive hazard medicine: Throwing out medicine, used supplies, and garbage
Salivary Gland Scan
Salmonellosis
SAM-e
Sarcoidosis
Saw Palmetto
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Scabies
Scalp Problems
Scarlet Fever
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia
School Safety : Getting to and from school safely
School Safety: School bus safety
Sciatica
Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy: After your procedure
Sclerotherapy: Before your procedure
Scoliosis in Children and Teens
Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery?
Scorpion Stings
Scrapes
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Seabather's Eruption
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Using Light Therapy
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Secondary High Blood Pressure
Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate)
Seizure Medicine Levels in Blood Test
Seizures
Seizures: Driving in Alberta after a first-time seizure
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
Self-Examination for Dental Plaque
Semen Analysis
Senior Health
Seniors Health: Staying at Home: Tips for Your bathroom
Seniors Health: Transfer trauma when moving to a facility
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Sepsis (Septic Shock)
Serum Osmolality Test
Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) Test
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Sexual Abuse or Assault: After a sexual assault
Sexual Abuse or Assault: Topic overview
Sexual Abuse or Assault: What you need to know
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Abstinence
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Bacterial vaginosis
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth control
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth control implant
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth control injection
Sexual and reproductive health: Birth control patch
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth control pill
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Birth control ring
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Chlamydia
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Condom (external)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Diaphragm
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Emergency contraception
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Epididymo-orchitis
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Extended or continuous use birth control
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Fertility awareness-based (FAB) methods
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Genital herpes
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Gonorrhea
Sexual and Reproductive Health: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Internal condom
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Intrauterine devices (IUD)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Intrauterine devices (IUD)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Lactation amenorrhea method (LAM)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Molluscum contagiosum
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Mucopurulent cervicitis (MPC)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Non-Gonococcal urethritis (NGU)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Progestin only pill (POP)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Pubic lice (crabs)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Scabies
Sexual and reproductive health: Sexual and reproductive health
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Syphilis
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Talking to children and youth about sexual health
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Trichomoniasis (Trich)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Tubal ligation
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Vaginal spermicides
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Vasectomy
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Withdrawal (pulling out)
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Yeast infection
Sexual and Reproductive Organs
Sexual assault: Care instructions
Sexual Health
Sexual Health: Sexuality and media literacy
Sexual Health: Talking about being LGBTQ2S+ with your Healthcare Provider
Sexual Health: Teens, technology, and sexuality
Sexual Health: Understanding consent for sex
Sexual Orientation and Gender: Gender, gender identity, and gender expression
Sexual Orientation and Gender: Sexual orientation
Sexual Relationships and Cancer: Low Sexual Desire
Sexual Relationships and Cancer: Sexual Positions
Sexual Relationships and Cancer: Sexual Response and Having Better Sexual Experiences
Sexual Relationships and Cancer: Talking to Your Partner About Sex
Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics: Services and common STI questions
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Keeping your information private when reporting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Alberta
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Sherri's Story: Medicines Do Work
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Shigellosis
Shin Splints
Shingles
Shingles: Should I Get a Vaccine to Prevent Shingles?
Shock
Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Shoulder Problems and Injuries
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder SLAP Tear
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Sibling Rivalry: Reducing Conflict and Jealousy
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Test
Sigmoidoscopy (Anoscopy, Proctoscopy)
Simple Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Sinus Surgery for Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Sinusitis Pathway: Before your appointment
Sinusitis Pathway: Get your tests
Sinusitis Pathway: Keep taking care of yourself
Sinusitis Pathway: Review your test results
Sinusitis Pathway: Review your treatment and management options
Sinusitis Pathway: Start your treatment and watch your symptoms
Sinusitis Pathway: Talk with your healthcare provider about a referral
Sinusitis Pathway: Visit your healthcare provider
Sinusitis Pathway: Your journey with sinusitis (rhinosinusitis)
Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery?
Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics?
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Sjögren's: Caring for Yourself at Home
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Skin and Wound Cultures
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer, Melanoma
Skin Cancer: Preventing It and Watching for Early Signs
Skin Changes
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Skull X-Ray
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Sleep and Your Body Clock
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study?
Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery?
Sleep Problems
Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older
Sleep Problems: Dealing With Jet Lag
Sleep Problems: Narcolepsy
Sleep Problems: Parasomnias
Sleep Studies
Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well
Sleep: Stages of sleep
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Slit Lamp Examination
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Smallpox
Smart Decisions: Know Your Options
Smoking: Older adults and smoking
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Snake and Lizard Bites
Snoring
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Social and emotional changes: Depression and lowered self-esteem
Social and emotional changes: Social settings and stress
Social Anxiety Disorder
Sodium (Na) in Blood Test
Sodium (Na) in Urine Test
Sonohysterogram
Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems
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Spa and Esthetic Services in Alberta: Esthetic services in Alberta
Spasticity
Speech and Language Development
Speech, Language and Hearing: About Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Speech, Language and Hearing: Communication Access
Speech, Language and Hearing: Feeding and swallowing
Speech, Language and Hearing: Hearing
Speech, Language and Hearing: Language
Speech, Language and Hearing: Learning speech sounds in English
Speech, Language and Hearing: Literacy
Speech, Language and Hearing: Resources
Speech, Language and Hearing: Speech
Speech, Language and Hearing: Speech, Language and Hearing
Speech, Language and Hearing: Stuttering
Speech, Language and Hearing: Voice and resonance
Speech: Childhood apraxia of speech
Speech: Encouraging new sounds and words
Speech: Getting ready to use sounds in words
Sperm Penetration Tests
Spermatocele (Epididymal Cyst)
Spina Bifida
Spinal and Epidural Pain Relief for Childbirth
Spinal Decompression for Neck Pain
Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis
Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)
Spinal X-Ray
Splenectomy
Spondyloarthropathies
Spondylolisthesis
Sport and Recreation Safety : Sport and recreation safety for adults
Sport and Recreation Safety : Sport and recreation safety for children
Sport and Recreation Safety : Sport and recreation safety for youth
Sprained Ankle: Rehabilitation Exercises
Sprained Ankle: Using a Compression Wrap
Sputum Culture
Sputum Cytology
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Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
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St. John's Wort
Stan's Story: Getting There Hasn't Been Easy
Staph Foodborne Illness
Staph Infection
Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bloodstream infections: Care instructions
Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
Staying Active: Being active with multiple sclerosis
Staying Active: Staying Active with Limited Mobility
Staying Active: Your Physical Activity Plan
Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Drinking water in the backcountry
Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Garbage in the backcountry
Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Human waste in the backcountry
Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Keeping clean in the backcountry
Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Packing food for the backcountry
Staying Healthy in the Backcountry: Personal safety in the backcountry
Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease
STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
Stool Analysis
Stool Culture
Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer
Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer : Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT): Common questions
Stop Negative Thoughts: Getting Started With Thought Reframing
Strabismus
Strep Throat
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Incontinence
Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery?
Stress Management
Stress Management : Stress and Youth
Stress Management: Doing Breathing Exercises
Stress Management: Doing Guided Imagery
Stress Management: Doing Meditation
Stress Management: Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress
Stress Management: Managing Your Time
Stress Management: Practicing Yoga to Relax
Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body
Stress: Exam stress
Stroke
Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure?
Stroke Recovery: Coping With Eating Problems
Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke: Driving a Car in Alberta After a Stroke
Stuttering
Stuttering: How a teacher can help a student who stutters
Stuttering: Tips to help you speak with someone who stutters
Stuttering: What is stuttering?
Stuttering: What you can do to help when a child stutters
Styes and Chalazia
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Subacromial Smoothing and Acromioplasty for Rotator Cuff Disorders
Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder: Dealing With Teen Substance Use
Substance Use Problems
Substance Use: Alcohol information for youth
Substance Use: Alcohol poisoning (overdose)
Substance Use: Common drugs: Barbiturates
Substance Use: Common drugs: Caffeine
Substance Use: Common drugs: Gravol
Substance Use: Common drugs: Magic Mushrooms
Substance Use: Common drugs: Opioids
Substance Use: Common drugs: PCP
Substance Use: Common drugs: Ritalin
Substance Use: Common substances
Substance Use: Injuries
Substance use: Learning about how to give naloxone if you think someone has opioid poisoning
Substance Use: Safe withdrawal
Substance Use: Using cannabis and tobacco together
Substance Use: Withdrawal from methamphetamines
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sugammadex (Bridion) interaction with birth control: After care
Suicidal Thoughts or Threats
Suicide : Getting help if you have thoughts of suicide
Suicide : Grief and healing after suicide loss
Suicide : Helping someone who has thoughts of suicide
Suicide : Helplines and distress lines
Suicide : Learning about suicide
Suicide: Self-Harm and Youth
Suicide: Suicide
Suicide: The language of suicide
Sunburn
Superficial lymph node biopsy: Care instructions
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia: Should I Have Catheter Ablation?
Surgery for an Achilles Tendon Rupture
Surgery for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Surgery for Ovarian Cysts
Surgery for Tennis Elbow
Surgery to Repair a Hip Fracture: Learning about
Surgery to Repair a Hip Fracture: What to expect at home
Surgery: What to Expect
Surgery: What to Expect: Deep breathing, coughing, and moving after abdominal surgery
Surgery: What to Expect: Deep breathing, coughing, and moving after surgery
Surgery: Your Surgery Journey Video Series
Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections
Surgical Removal of Genital Warts by Excision
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Swallowed or Inhaled Objects
Sweat Test
Swelling
Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa)
Swimmer's Itch
Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin
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Synovectomy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Syphilis
Syphilis Tests
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