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Health advice
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that is spread by the bite of an infected tick. It is no laughing matter—if not treated in time, it can lead to serious consequences, such as heart problems, arthritis, or nerve damage. Fortunately, it’s easy to protect yourself against tick bites.
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Access-to-information requests for administrative documents
The person in charge of access to information processes access-to-information requests at the CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest.
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All new residents are given an admission guide and kit containing useful information for the resident and their family about how the residence operates and designed to help them settle into their new environment.
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The CISSS has a code of ethics in place.
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Housing services at the CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest
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The type of housing depends on the person’s needs: Income has no bearing on the choice of living environment. However, an exemption is possible for people who cannot afford public housing.
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The CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest has two main mandates related to housing for older adults and people living with a loss of autonomy:
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Dear new parents,
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Your access to healthcare close to homeVaccination and screening centers, established during the pandemic, are evolving to become local point of service.These now offer a wider range of healthcare services to the local population.
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What is post-hospitalization follow-up? Were you recently discharged from the hospital?
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The CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest places great importance on the quality of the care it provides and on the respect for users’ rights. If you have comments or suggestions about ways to improve our services, we encourage you to contact the Service Quality and Complaints Commissioner.
Health advice
Some bacteria and fungi that can make us sick have evolved the ability to survive medical treatments. Treatment resistance is a significant problem because it makes infections more difficult to treat, which can lead to more serious medical complications.
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Postpartum Recovery (French only)
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Screening for Metabolic and Hereditary Diseases (French only)
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Breastfeeding: How to Facilitate Latching (French only)