We have put together the list of patient-friendly resources below on various topics to support your care.
Patients attended by Dr Rossiter will find specific resourses here.
City of Abbotsford Resources and Services
Street Card February 2023 (PDF)
Children and Babies: Acute Illness
Croup, bronchiolitis, fever, concussion, asthma, seizures, anaphylaxis (trekk)
Family practice
Doctor Patient Compact (GPSC, BC Family Doctors)
Community Health Newsletter (Abbotsford Division of Family Practice)
BC vaccine schedules
Routine schedule for infants & children (ImmunizeBC)
Routine schedule for school age (ImmunizeBC)
Vaccines recommended for adults (ImmunizeBC)
Patient Supports
One-time $500 benefit (Federal Government)
Free and low cost meals and food hampers (City of Abbotsford)
Monthly rental supplement (BC Housing)
The Gathering Markit – a non-profit, low-cost food market in Abbotsford
Super Senior Annual Pass – free access to Abbotsford rec centres for seniors 75+
Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia
ME|FM Society of BC
Complex Chronic Diseases Program (CCDP)
Lifestyle changes
Let’s Taste Life – Dietitian and Food Advocate
Dietician services (HealthLinkBC)
QuitNow – Free program to help quitting smoking
iCanQuit – Quit smoking app
Low Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (PDF)
BC Centre on Substance Use
Obesity Canada
Community Substance Use Services Clinics
Canada’s food guide for healthy eating
How to manage your cholesterol (PDF)
Physical activity for older adults (BCRPA)
Mental health
Coastal Clinical Counselling Services
Affordable Virtual Counselling
Clinical Counsellor (Faye Reglin)
Calm Apps (PDF)
Free Support for Mental Wellness (BounceBack)
Depression Resource Guide (PDF)
Anxiety Canada (Progressive Muscle Relaxation)
Stress Booklet (PDF)
Sleep Hygiene (PDF)
Sleep Foundation
Anxiety – A booklet for people who take a benzodiazepine regularly
High blood pressure
Hypertension-Patient-Guide (PDF)
Routine screening
Lung Screening Program (for those at high risk for lung cancer)
How to schedule a mammogram for yourself
Lifetime Prevention Screening Guide (PDF)
Heart failure
Heart Failure (Cardiac Services BC)
Heart Failure Zones (Heart & Stroke)
Menopause
The facts on menopause (SOGC)
Pelvic floor
Women’s Pelvic Floor Leaflets (Bladder Symptoms)
Do bugs need drugs
Influenza – Self Care Without Antibiotics
Sinus Infection – Self Care Without Antibiotics
Sore Throat – Self Care Without Antibiotics
Cold, Runny Nose – Self Care Without Antibiotics
Cough – Self Care Without Antibiotics
Suffering from chronic pain
Tame the Beast
Managing Chronic Pain (PDF)
Pain BC
Pain BC – Online Pain Support and Wellness Groups
Non-Drug Ways to Manage Chronic Pain (CADTH)
Low Back Pain Exercise to Reduce Pain (HealthLinkBC)
Osteoarthritis – Exercise Tips (VCH)
Osteoarthritis – Walking Pole Handout (OASIS)
Arthritis – Top 10 Exercises to Reduce Pain & Stiffness (CAS)
The Pain Toolkit – Resourceful Videos
Managing Chronic Pain (Arthritis Society)
Skin conditions
Hives (PDF)
Warts – Conservative Treatments (PDF)
Dry Skin and Eczema Protocol (PDF)
Acne-Handout (PDF)
Scalp-Handout (PDF)
Digestive Conditions
Canadian Digestive Health Foundation
Cannon Medical Clinic 