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This document explains how the hospital helps you get ready to leave and move to your next place of care. It shows different choices for care after you leave, like staying at home with or without help, getting in-home care, going to a Skilled Nursing Facility, or living in an adult family home.

This handout explains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, one way to treat injuries and help the healing of soft tissues and bone. This treatment is done at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium.

This handout explains what a port is and what to expect when you have this type of catheter. Detailed instructions are included for preparing for the procedure, and for self-care at home afterward.

This handout provides information and steps to follow for birthing parents who are not planning to breastfeed.   

This handout explains how eating a variety of prebiotic and probiotic foods each day can support healthy gut bacteria, improve digestion, and lists specific foods and tips for adding them to your diet.

This handout explains prednisone, a steroid medicine often used to treat pulmonary fibrosis, allergies, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or other breathing disorders. It includes how to take the medicine and possible side effects.

This handout explains what you need to know about medical imaging during pregnancy. It describes different types of imaging, and safety information for you and your baby. It also answers common questions to help you be informed and confident about your care.

This handout explains how to meet your nutrition needs during pregnancy after bariatric surgery. It includes guidance on diet, hydration, vitamins, supplements, exercise, managing side effects, and working with your provider.

This handout provides information about pregnancy testing before surgery. It explains risks, benefits, and choosing not to have the test.

This handout explains why a pregnancy test is required before having radiation therapy. It includes when and how the test is done, and what to do if a test is positive.

This handout explains preimplantation genetic testing, a test for abnormal chromosomes in an embryo. It includes how the tests are done and what to expect.

This handout includes instructions for how to prepare for abdominal or colorectal surgery.