Preventing Falls While in Hospital

Not falling while you’re in the hospital is very important to maintain your health. Here are some tips on how to move safely with the help of your healthcare team.

Lifestyle habits , General, Surgery, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Physiotherapy, Emergency Services

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Preparing for a colonoscopy with PegLyte or CoLyte