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This handout explains what to expect from pilonidal cyst surgery, how to prepare for the operation, and how to plan for recovery.

This handout explains the pituitary gland and how surgery is done to treat tumors in the gland.

This document explains how to plan your move from the hospital to a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). It tells you how to pick a place, learn about your choices, and get help from your care team with insurance, moving, and making sure you keep getting the care you need.

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 explains how to care for an open wound after an infected port is removed, including how to change the dressing, keep the wound clean, and watch for signs of infection. It also explains when to call your care team and when to schedule a follow-up visit to make sure the wound is healing well. 

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.