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General Health Resources

Basic Search

My Favourite Medicine
An engaging and carefully chosen set of resources selected by St. Michael's own Dr. Mike Evans.

hi health info
Mississauga's Virtual Health Info. Centre.

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

Health Search Engines

Healia

Ask The Doctor

 

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.

Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
Local organizations established by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to provide access to government-funded home and community services and long-term care homes.

People With AIDS Foundation
Direct support service agency for people living with HIV/AIDS in Canada.

 

Find a Health Care Provider

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

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

Dietitians of Canada
Find a dietitian by postal code

Health Care Connect
Health Care Connect helps Ontarians who are without a family health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) to find one.

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


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

Health in Common
Manitoba Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative

 

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

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

KidsHealth
Information for kids, teens, and parents in plain language

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

 

Food and Nutrition

Eat Right Canada
Includes information on healthy eating, healthy living

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

Health in Common
Manitoba Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative

 

Seniors' Health

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

Canadian Virtual Hospice
Support and personalized information about palliative and end-of-life care to patients, family members, health care providers, researchers and educators

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

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

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

Toronto Public Health
Information on smoking cessation from Toronto Public Health

 

 

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

Ontario Drug and Alcohol Helpline
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

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.

Canadian Lung Association
Information on lung diseases including asthma and COPD

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

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

 

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

cancerview.ca
A resource portal brought to you by the Canadian Partnership Against 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

Cystic Fibrosis Canada
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

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

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

Toronto Public Health - Pandemic flu
Information on pandemic influenza planning, preparedness and response

 

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

Ontario Mental Health Helpline
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

Prostate Cancer Canada
Includes information, research, and news

 

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

Centers for Disease Control
Patient education materials cover six topics related to 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

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

Health Canada
Drug product database contains product specific information on drugs approved for use in Canada

Health Canada - Med Effect
Health product safety database

Health Canada - Side Effects
A Patient Guide for Reporting Side Effects from Health Products

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Medication guides with FDA-approved information

 

Herbs and Supplements

Health Canada
Licensed Natural Health Products Database is managed by Health Canada

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