Health and public safety, including hospitals, doctors, clinics, and paramedics are the focus of this category.
Regular Websites
A Call for Reform Canadian Nutrition Labelling
Web site presents a paper regarding Canada's current nutrition labeling regulations and guidelines and how they are inadequate and should be improved. - A Call for Reform Canadian Nutrition Labelling
http://www.cspinet.org/reports/canlabel.html
Web site provides educational health information about the type of abortion procedures performed in Canada; complete with statistical data and other reports. - Abortion in Canada
http://www.abortionincanada.ca/methods/index.html
Addiction Services for York Region (ASYR) offers programs for any individuals over the age of 12. Individual and group counseling sessions are available. - ASYR
http://www.asyr.ca/
The Autism Society of Canada serves as an advocacy group for those living with Autism across the country; web site provides information and referrals, etc. - Autism Society Canada
http://autismsocietycanada.ca/
Bellwood is a residential treatment facility assists individuals with addictions of all types. Additional information on addictions is available for families, physicians, employers and others at the web site. - Bellwood
http://www.bellwood.ca/
CAGC, the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors, is a non-profit organization promoting the high standards of practice of the genetic counselling profession in Canada. - CAGC
http://www.cagc-accg.ca/
The web site for the Calgary Allergy Network provides information and other resources for those dealing with allergy and asthma; with a list of area practitioners. - Calgary Allergy Network
http://www.calgaryallergy.ca/
Canada Health Infoway provide secure, private, and electronic records for individual, group, and family health care history. - Canada Health Infoway
http://www.infoway-inforoute.ca/en/home/home.aspx
Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry
Medical organization for professionals who provide mental health services to elderly people. Offers a range of fellowships, grants and awards to support clinical practice and research activity. Find out about the Academy's annual scientific meeting here. - Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry
http://www.cagp.ca/
Canadian Adult Congenital Heart Network
Offering the latest research information for patients with congenital heart problems. Features information about centres, patients, professionals and resources. - Canadian Adult Congenital Heart Network
http://www.cachnet.org/
Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres
The Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC) consists of local autonomous Independent Living Resource Centres (ILRCs). - Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres
http://www.cailc.ca/
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
CAOT is a non-profit organization providing information on training and certification; with membership details. - Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
http://www.caot.ca/
Canadian Association of Social Workers
Non-profit organization promoting the social work profession throughout Canada. Featuring information about membership, credentials, advocacy, social justice, news and events. - Canadian Association of Social Workers
http://www.casw-acts.ca
The Canadian Blood Services is a non-profit organization acquiring, cataloguing, and managing the Canadian blood supply. - Canadian Blood Services
http://www.bloodservices.ca/
Canadian Complementary Medical Association
CBCN, the Canadian Complementary Medical Association, is a non-profit organization of industry professionals, as well as patients with a common interest in complementary medicine. - Canadian Complementary Medical Association
http://www.cbcn.ca/
Canadian Dental Assistants' Association
Organization which features information on membership and other professional services. Offers programs, services and a journal. - Canadian Dental Assistants' Association
http://www.cdaa.ca/
The Canadian Dental Association is a non-profit organization concerned with the professional development and standards of dentistry in Canada. - Canadian Dental Association
http://www.cda-adc.ca/
Canadian Dermatology Association
The Canadian Dermatology Association is a non-profit organization which provides continuing medical education for its members. - Canadian Dermatology Association
http://www.dermatology.ca/
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is an agency of the Canadian government that maintains standards in food, animals and plants. The website also provides information on pests that affect plants and the diseases that affect animals, both important concerns for consumers. - Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/toce.shtml
Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA)
An organization dedicated to improving the Canadian health care system. The CHA website also offers training programs online to help you manage health services better. You can find out about food service and nutrition here as well. - Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA)
http://www.cha.ca/
Canadian Institute of Health Research
Canadian organization that supports health research. Scientists and doctors can apply for funding for medical projects and view previous proposals that have received funding. - Canadian Institute of Health Research
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/193.html
Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation
COTF is a non-profit organization promoting occupational therapy in Canada; with education and certification information. - Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation
http://www.cotfcanada.org/
Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling
CPRG, the Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling, is a non-profit organization promoting effective ways to reduce the risk of problem gambling and gambling addiction. - Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling
http://www.cprg.ca/
Canadian Pharmacists Association
This organization is committed to promoting standards in the pharmacy profession. Includes product information for pharmacists and the public. - Canadian Pharmacists Association
http://www.pharmacists.ca/
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
National organization that represents more than 9,000 physiotherapists and physiotherapy students across Canada. Offers member services, advocacy and professional resources. - Canadian Physiotherapy Association
http://www.physiotherapy.ca/
Canadian Police Information Centre
Provides information on Canadian policing, law enforcement and justice. Members of the public can use this service to report suspicious vehicles in their neighbourhood. - Canadian Police Information Centre
http://www.cpic-cipc.ca/English/index.cfm
Canadian Police Research Centre
Publishes and supports research on Canadian police. Researchers can apply to the Centre for funding to develop new services for policing. - Canadian Police Research Centre
http://www.police-l.org/index.cfm?language=en
Canadian Psychiatric Association
Representing psychiatrists in Canada, this organization offers membership details, publications, advocacy, media, awards, grants and academic information. - Canadian Psychiatric Association
http://www.cpa-apc.org/
Canadian Public Health Association
Academic journal dedicated to exploring issues of Canadian public health. The journal has recently published articles on childhood obesity, breastfeeding, nutrition intervention and other topics. - Canadian Public Health Association
http://www.cpha.ca/en/cjph.aspx
Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences
Promotes pharmaceutical research across Canada with a Journal, webinars, events, strategic objectives and awards. Also offers membership benefits and fees as well as job postings. - Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences
http://www.cspscanada.org/
Canadian Socitey of Internal Medicine
Canadian medical organization that promotes the field of internal medicine. Publishes the Canadian journal of general Internal Medicine which includes original research. - Canadian Socitey of Internal Medicine
http://www.csimonline.com/
Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association
The Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA) is a health association for those who help athletes recover and stay healthy using massage techniques. You can find out how to become a certified massage therapist, and learn about massage courses and workshops. - Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association
http://www.csmta.ca/
The CBCA web site is a comprehensive guide to safe, reliable, and cost-effective birth control and other contraceptive methods available in Canada. - CBCA: Birth Control
http://www.cbca.ab.ca/Birth%20Control.htm
CCEP, the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness, is a non-profit organization providing information about emergency situations in Canada, specifically the protocols by which they are handled. - CCEP
http://www.ccep.ca/
CCMG, the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists, is a non-profit organization concerned with the professional standards, including the training and certification of geneticists in Canada. - CCMG
http://ccmg.medical.org/
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is a non-profit Canadian research facility and hospital which provides in-patient and out-patient care. Web site includes searchable database of addiction-related materials. - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
http://www.camh.net/
Consumer Health Organization of Canada
The Consumer Health Organization of Canada is dedicated to providing natural health education to Canadians. The website has health articles on a variety of health topics including eyesight, asthma, nutrition, longevity, color therapy, addictions and other conditions. The website also has health books for sale. - Consumer Health Organization of Canada
http://www.consumerhealth.org
CPA, the Canadian Psychological Association, is a professional association for psychologists throughout Canada. Web site available in French and English. - CPA
http://www.cpa.ca/
The Crossroads Centre provides four residential homes for individuals in the early stages of recovery from alcohol and drugs. Individual program plans are developed. More information on the services offered is available online. - Crossroads Centre
http://www.crossroadscentre.ca/
The Crossroads Treatment Centre offers a separate mens and womens holistic, wellness model treatment programs are provided. Details on the programs offered and admission requirements available online. - Crossroads Treatment Centre
http://www.xrdstc.net/
Professional organization that represents dietitians in Canada. Dietitians can be searched for by province, language, specialty, health expertise (e.g. addictions) and specialty (e.g. child). - Dietitians of Canada
http://www.dietitians.ca/
The Diversicare web site provides comprehensive information about its retirement and long term care facilities, services, and residences. - Diversicare
http://diversicare.ca/
DNA Canada offers home DNA collection kits to be used for any of its DNA testing or services; with a complete product and services page. - DNA Canada
http://www.dnacanada.ca/
Offers a referrals service for drugs and alcohol addiction treatment in the Canada. - Drug Rehabilitation
http://www.drug-rehab.ca
Available in English and French, this site, which is a product of Environment Canada, concentrates on information relating to ecosystems in the Pacific and Yukon regions of Canada, including the state of environmental reporting, environmental indicators, programs and reports on ecosystem science, monitoring and research. - Ecosystem Information
http://www.ecoinfo.ec.gc.ca/
Relax, release and revive at the Oasis Wellness Centre and Spa in Toronto; or take a retreat for your body, spirit and self at the Oasis Spa in Calgary. - Experience Oasis
http://www.experienceoasis.ca/
Halton Recovery House is a residential treatment program is designed for men between the ages of 25 and 60 with a dependency on drugs, alcohol, etc. - Halton Recovery House
http://www.haltonrecoveryhouse.ca/
Pharmacy service in Hamilton with several locations. Patients can also submit questions to pharmacists and drug refills can also be requested here. - Hamilton Pharmacies
http://www.hamiltonpharmacies.com/
Web site serves as a point of entry for health and long-term care in Canada; complete with a searchable database of regulations and reforms made to the Canadian Health care system. - Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/index_e.html
Provides health information and laws on health for Canadians. Site features health science and research projects and contains listings of job opportunities in health care. The website also provides information on various diseases and conditions. - Health Canada | Sante Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Peer reviewed Canadian journal that explores the impact of the law on health matters. Topics previously covered in the journal include stem cell-based products, sexual abuse and liability. - Health Law Institute
http://www.law.ualberta.ca/centres/hli/hl_journal.html
Healthnet Canada web site provides health resources for both the public and healthcare professional. - Healthnet Canada
http://www.healthnet.ca/
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a non-profit organization which provides the latest research information about heart, stroke and healthy living in Canada. - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/
The Homewood facility provides both residential and non residential treatment for men and women who are struggling with alcohol, drugs or gambling. Program and contact information is available at web site. - Homewood
http://www.homewood.org/
Hope Place Women's Treatment Centre
Hope Place Women's Treatment Centre is a residential treatment centre providing help to women seeking freedom from alcohol and other drug dependencies. Web site describes their program and includes related information resources. - Hope Place Women's Treatment Centre
http://www.hopeplace.ca/
International Development Research Centre
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Canadian Crown Corporation that brings together researchers and others to build a healthier and more equal world. The Centre also provides funds and awards to encourage research in this field. You can also find out about the Centre's partnerships here. - International Development Research Centre
http://www.idrc.ca
Lifeline Systems Canada connects individuals living alone to neighbors, friends, and emergency services through trained staff and easily accessible key pads. - Lifeline Systems Canada
http://www.lifeline.ca/
Medavie Blue Cross is a non-profit supplemental health insurance company offering health, dental, vision and prescription drug programs, as well as travel insurance plans to citizens of Atlantic Canada. - Medavie Blue Cross
http://www.medavie.bluecross.ca/
The Momiji Health Care Society is a Canadian not-for-profit organization which serves the health needs of seniors of Japanese-Canadian descent. You can learn about volunteering with the organization here. The website also has information about the society's facilities and the activities it provides to its residents. - Momiji Health Care Society
http://www.momiji.on.ca
Web site provides information on the Morgentaler Clinics located across Canada; complete with a description of services offered, including counselling and aftercare details. - Morgentaler Clinics
http://www.morgentaler.ca/
The myhealthCANADA web site features a fully searchable database of Canadian research and clinic trials; indexed alphabetically. - myhealthCANADA
http://www.myhealthcanada.com
Narconon Canada is a non-profit organization that helps individuals looking for an all-natural drug rehab program through inpatient treatment programs. - Narconon Canada
http://www.narcononcanada.ca/index.htm
The New Port Centre offers day treatment and short term residential treatment programs for individuals with addictions to alcohol and drugs. - New Port Centre
http://www.newportcentre.on.ca/
Provides policing services in the province of Ontario. The police force is dedicating to solving missing persons cases and investigating cases or organized crime. - Ontario Provincial Police
http://www.opp.ca/english.htm
Pacific Interventions describes their intervention services in Canada for families, friends, and employers who need someone to intervene in a person's life with addiction. - Pacific Interventions
http://www.pacificintervention.com/
Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada
Charitable organization that supports research into the field of physiotherapy. The Foundation supports student research projects, long term disability issues and physiotherapy assessment research. - Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada
http://www.physiotherapyfoundation.ca/english.php
The Plan B web site provides information for patients and healthcare professionals on abortion, specifically the Morning After Pill. - Plan B
http://www.planb.ca/
Pure + Simple Salon & Spa, with three locations in and around Toronto, Canada, provide relaxation, and rejuvenation services and treatments for hair, skin, etc. - Pure + Simple Salon & Spa
http://www.pureandsimple.ca/
Recovery Options provides a private practice of addiction psychology dedicated exclusively to treating substance abuse disorders and other related mental health problems. - Recovery Options
http://www.recoveryoptions.us/
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Provides policing services across Canada and other security services. There is information on the RCMP’s programs to protect borders, border protection services and more. - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/index-eng.htm
Canadian government website that provides information on the government's efforts to safeguard public safety. The website has information on a variety of subjects ranging from financial safety to recreational safety to travel security. Also includes information about food and other product recalls. - Safe Canada
http://www.safecanada.ca/
The Serenity Renewal facility offers evening, weekday and weekend programs for individuals and families suffering from alcohol and drug addictions. Program information and registration requirements are included at the web site. - Serenity Renewal
http://www.serenityrenewal.ca/
A Canadian non-profit charitable organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives. Helps governments, corporations and individuals see risk and manage risk with smart thinking. - SmartRisk
http://www.smartrisk.ca/
Official organization for physiotherapists who are interested in sports. Find out what they do, the educational programs they offer, how to join as a member and more. - Sport Physio
http://www.sportphysio.ca/
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
Non-profit organization that assists in the education and continuing education of family physicians in Canada. Publishes monthly journal which includes practice tips, commentary, research, clinical reviews, and more. Provides online courses for members, and educational articles for patients. - The College of Family Physicians of Canada
http://www.cfpc.ca
Westminster House offers a long term residential treatment centre for adult females struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs. A complete overview of the operations is available online. - Westminster House
http://www.westminsterhouse.ca/