Aging and Seniors
Services and programs for seniors from Health Canada.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/Canada Food Guide
Guide explaining portion sizes and the necessary food groups.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/food_guide_e.html
Canada Health Portal
Service of Health Canada providing authoritative and trusted health information quickly and easily.
http://chp-pcs.gc.ca/
Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans
Non-profit health insurance
http://www.bluecross.ca
Canadian Association on Gerontology - CAG
A multidisciplinary scientific and educational association providing leadership in the area of aging in Canada. Features information about conferences, publications and mentoring program.
http://www.cagacg.ca/
Canadian Cancer Research Group
Private cancer diagnostic and testing laboratory and individualized treatment development center. Includes a cancer knowledgebase.
http://www.ccrg.com/
Canadian Health Network - Réseau canadien de la santé
Growing network, bringing together the best information resources of leading Canadian and international health organizations.
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Health statistics as well as information about CIHI products and services for healthcare organizations.
http://www.cihi.ca
Canadian Masseurs
Offers free listing space for Canadian masseurs.
http://masseur.ca/
Canadian Wellness Health Professional Directory
Canadian directory of health and wellness related businesses. Covers an array of businesses from yoga to nutritional management to personal trainers.
http://www.canadianwellness.com/
Care ED Training Programs
Family training and senior care. Curriculum courses for the work place. SWIFT Services.
http://www.care-ed.com
CBI Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre
The centres treat back and neck pain, sports injuries, work injuries and car accident injuries, and offer community education from locations across Canada. Describes services, locations and contact details.
http://www.cbi.ca/
Cross Remedy
An advocacy exchange site focusing on the Canadian health system, mental health, handicaps, and family-patient complaints. Includes links to web resources, a list of recommended reading, and a discussion board.
http://crossremedy.netfirms.com/
DuPont Safety Resources Canada
Offers safety consulting for industrial injuries, emergency planning and fire protection.
http://www.safety.dupont.ca/
Golden Days Services for Seniors
Group of health care professionals who provide a full range of services for seniors wishing to stay at home and maintain a safe and independent lifestyle.
http://www.goldendays-seniors.com/
Health Canada
Federal government department that encourages the health of Canadians through promotion and prevention activities, and supports the health system through research funding and the support of provincial/territorial health systems.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Health Check
An education program that helps shoppers make wise food choices when they shop. Features information on participation, media, symbols, participating brands and recent news.
http://www.healthcheck.org/
Health Reserve.com
A not for profit organization providing information on health and fitness including sexual health for men and women, plus advice for children's health. Offers an overview, monthly e-mail newsletter and contact address.
http://www.healthreserve.com/
Healthnet Canada
Provides health resources for both the public and healthcare professional.
http://www.healthnet.ca/
Home Health Care Centre
Distributor of items such as back and surgical supports, medical compression stockings, walkers, wheelchairs, household items.
http://www.homehealthcarecentre.com/
Hope Air
A national charitable organization that provides free air transportation for financially burdened Canadians in need of Medical treatment outside their communities.
http://www.hopeair.org/
In-Touch Consulting Services
Offers details on consulting focused on retirement planning, informed life choices and independent decision-making.
http://www.intouchconsulting.ca/
JobOne - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Canadian materials prepared for new and young workers, to increase awareness of the importance of working safely.
http://job-one.ccohs.ca/
Kinesio Taping Canada
Information about therapeutic sports taping products, the Kinesio Taping method, and a directory of certified Kinesio Tape practitioners.
http://www.kinesiotape.ca/
Liberty Health
One of Canada's largest health benefit management companies. Drug, dental, vision, travel, and medical insurance coverage for individuals and group plans. Part of the Liberty Mutual family.
http://www.coverme.com/
Lifeline Systems Canada
Connects individuals living alone to neighbours, friends, and emergency services through trained staff by simply pressing a button.
http://www.lifelinecanada.com/
Lifemark Physiotherapy Clinics
Chain of affiliated physiotherapy clinics, with locations in several provinces. Includes a directory of clinics, detailed list of services, and general information about anatomy.
http://www.lifemark.ca/
MCI Medical Clinics Inc.
Information on this supplier of medical, occupational health and, corporate health and well-being services in Alberta and Ontario.
http://www.mcimed.com/
mdBriefCase
Offers Canadian medical case reviews and Continuing Medical Education (CME) for registered users. Free access to case studies written by leading Canadian experts, upcoming CME events, conference highlights, and detailed product information.
http://www.mdbriefcase.com/
MDS Col-lab-orate
A program to communicate new diagnostic test information to physicians and patients that will help them make better healthcare decisions.
http://www.mdscollaborate.com/
medbroadcast.com
Your complete guide to health, created for you, your children and your parents, by practicing physicians.
http://www.medbroadcast.com
Mochasofa
Provides Canadian women with solutions, expert and practical advice, and helpful tips on health-related matters.
http://mochasofa.ca/Mochasofa/client/en/Health/Home.asp
Oncology Rounds
Provides interested physicians with a window on current information and science on developments in the field of oncology. Current issues, archives, resources and registration.
http://www.oncologyrounds.ca
Order of Saint Lazarus
An index of services for the terminally ill; pain management, home care, hospice, respite, pastoral support and support groups.
http://www.stlazarus.ca
OTworks.ca
Provides information and resources on the profession of occupational therapy in Canada.
http://www.otworks.ca/
Ovarian Connection
A printed quarterly journal designed to congratulate, update and connect people working with childbearing and breastfeeding women in Canada. Includes back issues and selected articles.
http://www.ovarianconnection.ca/
Oyston Associates
A resource for people wanting information about anesthesia, plus some links to sites for anaesthetists or anesthesiologists, education and meetings.
http://www.oyston.com/anaes/
PACE Canada
A guide to healthy active living, provides tools to assist physicians and healthcare providers in counseling their patients on physical activity and nutrition.
http://www.pace-canada.org/
Podiatrists in Canada
Informative resources for foot health in Canada, including a directory of podiatrists and other foot care specialists.
http://www.footdoctors.ca/
Practice Enhancement Program
An educational program designed to offer Saskatchewan physicians a report on their practices health through a practice-based assessment process.
http://www.lights.com/pep
Rescue 7 Emergency Training Services
Offers on-site training in first aid, CPR, WHMIS, and hazardous material handling. Offices in Ontario and Quebec.
http://www.rescue7.net
Speedo Sponsored WaterART
The WaterART Fitness System, sponsored by SPEEDO, has been developed to provide aquatic fitness leaders with quality educational courses based on documented and current research.
http://www.bodycheckfitness.com/
Statistics Canada: Health Reports
A quarterly journal which provides information on the health status of the population and the health care system.
http://www.statcan.ca/english/ads/82-003-XPE/
SureSlim Wellness Clinics
Weight loss clinics with locations in 3 provinces. Provides information about their program and assessment process, success stories and the company.
http://sureslim.ca/
Sympatico Health
Includes links to Canadian health and medical associations, newsgroups, weekly wellness magazines.
http://health.sympatico.ca/
Task Force Two
A partnership of health organizations and all levels of government in Canada to develop a long-term physician human resource strategy for the Canadian healthcare system. Discusses the challenge and new approaches to the issues.
http://www.physicianhr.ca/
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
Offers information about the society, awards, CMEs, research, programs, committees and access to the "Canadian Library of Family Medicine".
http://www.cfpc.ca/
Travel Medicine Program
A Health Canada site providing information for travellers and health professionals including international health advisories, clinics and general travel health advice.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/
Ultimate Canadian International Medical Graduate
Provides information and links useful to international medical graduates or foreign medical graduates wishing to practice medicine in Canada.
http://members.tripod.com/donalda13/
VitaLink
Database system that stores pertinent medical history of individuals who are registered with the program.
http://www.vitalink-canada.com/
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