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Health Related Resources and Information

General Health Resources

Health Websites

Canadian Health Network
Government of Canada public health site

Medline Plus
From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.

Mayo Clinic
Health information from the Mayo Clinic, including tools for healthy living

Healthfinder
Reliable health information sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Familydoctor.org
Information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

WebMD
Health news and information on a variety of topics

Health Search Engines

Mamma Health Search

Healia

Community Services and Directories

Wheel-Trans
Information about the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) accessible transportation service

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) accessible routes
Information on the TTC's accessibility services and policies.

211 Toronto
A directory of Toronto community, social, health and government services

211 Ontario
A directory of local services in Ontario

The Health Line
Health services in Southwest Ontario.

Healthy Ontario Community Resource Database
Information on a wide variety of medical topics and conditions as well as support groups, health resources, clinics and health related agencies in Ontario

The Consumer Health Information Service at the Toronto Reference Library
The Consumer Health Information Service provides access to health information for the public. Resources on the website include seminars and special events, guides to finding health information and other resources

Find a Health Care Provider

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario
Find chiropodists and podiatrists in Ontario by city

The College of Dietitians of Ontario
Find a dietitian in Ontario by name, location or language of service in the ‘Online Register of Dietitians'

The Canadian Chiropractic Association
Find a chiropractor by postal code

The Ontario Dental Association
Find a dentist in Ontario by name, location or specialty

The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Find a naturopathic doctor by name or location

Health and Wellness

Active Living

HealthyOntario.com
Ontario Government health information website listing services and advice for healthier living

Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Living
From the Public Health Agency of Canada

Manitoba Healthy Living Resource Clearinghouse (HRLC)
Includes resources on healthy living topics, including food and nutrition and active living

Children's Health

The Hospital for Sick Children
Includes health information on parenting and children's health

Best Start Resource Centre
Resources on maternal, newborn and early child development

Caring for Kids
Child health information from the Canadian Paediatric Society

Safe Kids Canada
Promotes effective strategies to prevent unintentional injuries to children

Food and Nutrition

Dietitians of Canada
Includes information on healthy eating, healthy living

HealthyOntario.com
Ontario Government health information website listing services and advice for healthier living

Manitoba Healthy Living Resource Clearinghouse (HRLC)
Includes resources on healthy living topics, including food and nutrition and active living

Seniors' Health

Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA)
Strives to promote a society where all older Canadians are leading active lifestyles

50plus.com
Information on health and other issues for older Canadians from the Canadian Association for the Fifty Plus

SMARTRISK
Helps people see the risks in their everyday lives and how to minimize or prevent them

Smoke Free

Toronto Public Health
Information on smoking cessation from Toronto Public Health

Stupid.ca
Information on preventing and quitting smoking for young people

The Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion
Information on the Smoke-Free Ontario Act

Women's Health

Canadian Women's Health Network
Information on a variety of women's health topics

Women's College Hospital
Health information for women from the Women's College Hospital in Toronto

North American Menopause Society
Nonprofit scientific organization devoted to promoting women's health and quality of life through an understanding of menopause

Diseases and Conditions

Addictions

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Information from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on a variety of topics and resources in the Greater Toronto Area

Addictions Ontario
Information from Addictions Ontario, formerly The Alcohol and Drug Recovery Association of Ontario a non-profit, charitable organization representing individuals and facilities providing addiction services

The Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART)
Find drug and alcohol treatment in Ontario using the online registry and information the Mental Health Service Information Line

Allergies

Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation
Information from the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to educating patients and the public.

Anaphylaxis Canada
Includes information for people living with life-threatening allergies

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer Society of Canada
Support, information and education to people with Alzheimer's disease, families, physicians and health-care providers

Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Support, information and education for persons with dementia, families and caregivers

Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer research and support. The first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gherig's Disease)

The ALS Society of Canada
Provides medical information and advocacy throughout Canada

Arthritis

The Arthritis Society
The website includes information on treatment and management of all types of arthritis, including email contact with specialists in arthritis care

Asthma

Asthma Society of Canada
Information on asthma, its treatment, and resources available in Canada

Teenasthma.ca
Provides support and information to young adults living with asthma

Yourlunghealth.org
Information on asthma from the American Association for Respiratory Care

Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation
Information from the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to educating patients and the public.

Brain Cancer

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Provides interactive tutorials and links for researchers, patients and families, including support groups

Brain Injury/disease

The Ontario Brain Injury Association
Includes links and contact information for community associations who provide support, information, education, and advocacy programs and services to those affected by acquired brain injury in local communities

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Provides interactive tutorials and links for researchers, patients and families, including support groups

Breast Cancer

The Breast Cancer Society of Canada
A charity to assist patients and patients' families with information, support and social services

Caring Voices
An online community for breast cancer survivors. Access current resources, learn about upcoming survivorship events, take part in chats and discussions.

Cancer (General Information)

The Canadian Cancer Society
A Canadian organization that provides information on prevention and management of cancer

The American Cancer Society
Information on cancer from the American Cancer Society

Ontario Cancer Trials
Information on clinical cancer trials and where to find them in Ontario, by the Ontario Research Cancer Network

Wellspring
A network of community centres that provide free emotional and psychological support to individuals and families living with cancer. Includes details on support groups being offered

The Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care
Includes links to Canadian and Ontario palliative care resources

Cerebral Palsy

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
Non-profit, charitable organization with a mandate to address the changing needs of people in Ontario with cerebral palsy

Crohn's and Colitis

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada
Information from the Canadian chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

Canadian Society of Intestinal Research
Includes information on research into Crohn's Disease and Colitis and other intestinal diseases and conditions

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Society of Canada
Includes information, news and community for patients and patients' families

Cystic Fibrosis

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Information and resources on Cystic Fibrosis

Yourlunghealth.org
Information on cystic fibrosis from the American Association for Respiratory Care

Diabetes

The Canadian Diabetes Association
Provides information about diabetes and diabetes care and research across Canada

Diabetes Ontario
Information about diabetes and diabetes services in Ontario, including information on local diabetes education and management programs.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Ontario
Information on seizure disorders from an Ontario registered charitable non-profit non-governmental health organization

Epilepsy Canada
National non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for persons affected by epilepsy through promotion and support of research and facilitation of education and awareness initiatives

Fractures

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Information from the American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons, including information on fractures and recovery

Osteoporosis Canada
Includes information on fractures

Heart Disease

The Heart and Stroke Foundation
Provides information on heart disease, heart health (weight, blood pressure and cholesterol control) as well links to provincial resources

Hemophilia

The Canadian Hemophilia Society
Provides information on a variety of blood related disorders

HIV/AIDS

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
Provides up-to-date information on all aspects of HIV and AIDS care in French and English, including a list of social and medical services and tips for health living for persons with HIV/AIDS

The Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre
French and English information resource developed and maintained by the Public Health Agency of Canada

Influenza

Toronto Public Health
Information on flu prevention and treatment from Toronto Public Health

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Information on flu from the American public health agency

Kidney Disease

The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Includes information about kidney disease and health

Liver Disease

Canadian Liver Foundation
Information on liver health and liver disease

Lung Cancer

The Lung Association
Includes information and news on lung cancer

Yourlunghealth.org
Information on lung cancer from the American Association for Respiratory Care

Lymphoma

The Lymphoma Foundation of Canada
Offers support to individuals with lymphoma, including Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Mental Health

Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes mental health and supports people experiencing mental illness

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Information from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on a variety of topics and resources in the Greater Toronto Area

National Institute for Mental Health
Information from the American National Institute for Mental Health, a group working to reduce the burden of mental illness and behaviour disorders

The Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART)
Find drug and alcohol treatment in Ontario using the online registry and information the Mental Health Service Information Line

The Toronto Dementia Network
Includes a list of dementia services in Toronto and a list of organizations in Toronto that provide dementia-specific or dementia-friendly services

Multiple Sclerosis

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Includes information on Multiple Sclerosis and links to provincial MS organizations and resources

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Canada
Includes information on Osteoporosis and programs and resources, including local contacts

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson Society of Canada
Information on Parkinson's disease, support, and links to further resources

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Dedicated to the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease and includes information on Parkinson's Disease

Pneumonia

The Lung Association
Includes information and news on pneumonia

Prostate Cancer

Canadian Prostate Cancer Network
Includes information on prostate cancer and local support groups

Prostate Owners Manual
Created by the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, which facilitates research and promotes care of prostate cancer

Respiratory Diseases

The Lung Association
Includes information and news on respiratory diseases, including asthma, tuberculosis and others

Yourlunghealth.org
Information on respiratory diseases and lung health from the American Association for Respiratory Care

Tuberculosis

The Lung Association
Includes information and news on tuberculosis

Yourlunghealth.org
Information on lung cancer from the American Association for Respiratory Care

Women's Health Resources

Shelternet
Website in a variety of languages that provides information on resources for abused women across Canada

Diagnosis and Treatment

Medical imaging

Radiology Info
Information on radiology/medical imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and others) from the American College of Radiology and the Radiological Society of North America

Surgery

Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society
Information on anesthesia from the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society

American College of Surgeons
Information on specific surgeries from the American College of Surgeons

Rehabilitation

Toronto Rehab
Information from the largest rehabilitation hospital in Canada

Labs

BC Health Guide: Medical Tests
Glossary of medical tests developed by Healthwise by the British Columbia Ministry of Health

Lab Tests Online
Provides information on many clinical lab tests

Emergencies

Mayo Clinic First Aid Guide
First-Aid Guide produced by the Mayo Clinic

Medications/Drugs

Shoppers Drug Mart Medication Library
Canadian content consumer health information provided by Shoppers Drug Mart, a commercial drugstore chain (not affiliated with St. Michael's Hospital). Includes Herbs and Supplements

Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information by MedlinePlus
From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Herbs and Supplements

Shoppers Drug Mart Herbs and Supplements
Consumer health information on herbs and supplements provided by Shoppers Drug Mart, a commercial drugstore chain (not affiliated with St. Michael's Hospital)

Medline Plus: Drugs, Supplements and Herbal Medications
Information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health