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Below are some support services that we found to be very helpful after Halina was discharged from the hospital.
These companies are located in British Columbia, Canada so please be sure to look in your local listings for simular help near you!
Health Equipment Loan Program
During your stay in the hospital a health care provider will determine your medical equipment needs and make out a form which will allow you to go to your nearest Canadian Red Cross and borrow these items on a short term basis, normally about 3 months.
This program will allow you to determine if you will need these items for a longer period of time, at which point you may need to purchase these items or speak to your health insurance company to see if they will cover the cost. Usually within the 3 month period you will find that you will not need most pieces of equipment thus saving you money and the stress of having to purchase equipment you will not need in the long run.
Communication Assistance for Youth and Aldults
(CAYA) is a province-wide service program that supports adults aged 19 years and older who require an augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) system due to a severe communication disability.
This great resource will be able to help you with different communication devices, on a loan basis, depending on your situation. if you have been diagnosed with an illness that will hamper the way you communicate the health services department will have someone from CAYA contact you in order to help you find the right equipment for you.
Interior Health
Interior Health offers a wide variety of services not only in hospital but also;
- Home and Community Care
- Long Term Care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- And much more, be sure to look into these services to see what works for you
MedPro Respiratory Care
A company that provides respiratory health and wellness, some items that they carry are;
- Home Oxygen Therapy
- Portable Suction Machines
- AirVo 2 Humidification Machine
- Asthma Solutions
- Much More...
Vital Aire Home Healthcare
Another company that provides respiratory health care where you can compare prices on equipment you may need to purchase for home use
Life Supply
A Canadian medical supply company that is located in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada.
A good place to source out supplies such as;
- Tube Feeding Supplies
- Wound Care Supplies
- Nutrition
- Ambulatory Equipment
- And Much More...