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General Health Resources
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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
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
