| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) |
| Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. |
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| Alzheimer Society of Canada |
| The Alzheimer Society's mission is to help people affected by Alzheimer Disease. |
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| American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) |
| ASCP is an international professional association that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to advance the practice of senior care pharmacy. |
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| Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada (ADAC) |
| ADAC is a registered charity and non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting public and professional awareness of Anxiety Disorders/Conditions. |
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| Arthritis Society of Canada |
| The Arthritis Society's mission is to search for the underlying causes and subsequent cures for arthritis, and to promote the best possible care and treatment for people with arthritis. The Arthritis Society is Canada's only not-for-profit organization devoted solely to funding and promoting arthritis research, programs and patient care. |
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| Asthma Society of Canada |
| The Asthma Society of Canada is dedicated to helping Canadians live with asthma through research and education. |
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| Best Practices Project |
| The mandate of the CCAC Best Practices Project (BPP) is to support the healthcare system through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the OACCAC in their efforts to achieve the best possible client and system outcomes. BPP will provide that support through the identification and communication of the system's best practices with respect to case management, client care and administrative practices. |
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| Canadian Association for the Deaf |
| CAD provides consultation and information on Deaf needs and interests to the public, business, media, educators, governments and others. They conduct research and collect data regarding Deaf issues; issue reports on these studies; and provide expertise on them; develop and implement pilot programs. They offer assistance to Deaf organizations and service agencies across the country, and also provide a major library and resource centre on deafness at their office in Ottawa, Ontario. |
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| Canadian Cancer Society |
| The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. |
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| Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH) |
| The mission of the CCSMH is to promote the mental health of older persons/seniors by connecting people, ideas and resources. |
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| Canadian Continence Foundation |
| The Canadian Continence Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with incontinence. |
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| Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) |
| CCHSA plays a unique role in health service delivery by assisting health service organizations, across Canada and internationally, to examine and improve the quality of care and service they provide to their clients. |
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| Canadian Diabetes Association |
| The Canadian Diabetes Association's website aims to be the online resource for people with, and affected by, diabetes and for healthcare professionals treating those affected by the disease. |
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| Canadian Disabled Individuals Association (CDIA) |
| CDIA's intent is to create an inclusive, grass roots organization founded and driven by disabled individuals which is free from obligation and bias as a result of politics or specific interests. The CDIA was founded with the vision of providing a voice on behalf of all disability as well as education of the community and the public. They are a fully registered charitable organization. |
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| Canadian Geriatrics Society |
| The first objective of the Society is to promote excellence in the medical care of older Canadians. CGS also wishes to promote a high standard of research in the field of geriatrics/gerontology and to improve the education provided to Canadian physicians on aging and its clinical challenges. |
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| Canadian Glaucoma Society |
| The Canadian Glaucoma Society was established to offer a forum for Ophthalmologists with an interest in Glaucoma to exchange ideas on all aspects of this sight-threatening disease. The Society meets each year, in conjunction with the Canadian Ophthalmological Society annual meeting, to present current topics to the membership from visiting speakers, members and residents in training. |
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| Canadian Health Network (CHN) |
| CHN is a national, non-profit, bilingual web-based health information service. CHN's goal is to help Canadians find the information they're looking for on how to stay healthy and prevent disease. CHN does this through a unique collaboration of the most dynamic and comprehensive networks anywhere in the world. This network of health information providers includes the Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and national and provincial/territorial non-profit organizations, as well as universities, hospitals, libraries and community organizations. |
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| Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) |
| The Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is a national, not-for-profit, membership association dedicated to ensuring the availability of accessible, responsive home care and community supports which enable people to stay in their homes with safety, dignity and quality of life. |
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| Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) |
| CHPCA is the national association which provides leadership in hospice palliative care in Canada. CHPCA offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness and grief are lessened. |
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| Canadian Hypertension Society |
| The Canadian Hypertension Society was formally established in 1979 by a group of Canadian health professional interested in improving hypertension research, education and patient care. Their mission is to promote the prevention and control of hypertension through research and education. |
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| Canadian Lung Association |
| The Lung Association is non-profit and volunteer-based organization that is dedicated to do everything possible "to improve respiratory health. |
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| Canadian Mental Health Association |
| The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. |
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| Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Information for Seniors |
| The CMHC has some good links available for anyone researching Senior's housing related issues including information related to adapting an existing house, financial assistance programs, home security and other information. |
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| Canadian National Institute for the Blind |
| The CNIB's vision is a world of independence and equality for people who are blind or visually impaired. |
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| Canadian Psychiactric Association |
| The CPA’s mission is to forge a strong, collective voice for Canadian psychiatrists and to promote an environment that fosters excellence in the provision of clinical care, education and research. |
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| Canadian Psychological Association |
| The Canadian Psychological Association is a voluntary organization which represents the interests of all aspects of psychology in Canada and which promotes unity, coherence and a sense of identity across the diverse scientific and professional interests. |
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| Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) |
| CPhA is the national organization of pharmacists, committed to providing leadership for the profession of pharmacy. |
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| The Care Guide |
| The Care Guide is Canada's most comprehensive guide to seniors' housing and care services. The publication and website have been helping Canadian seniors make informed decisions about their housing and care service options since 1996. |
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| Chronic Pain Association of Canada (CPAC) |
| The Chronic Pain Association of Canada is a non-profit consumer association with two primary goals; the advancement of the treatment and management of chronic intractable pain and the development of research projects to promote the discovery of a cure for this disease. They aim to achieve their goal through education of both the health care community and the public. |
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| College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) |
| The CFPC is a national voluntary organization of family physicians that makes continuing medical education of its members mandatory. The College strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine. As the voice of family medicine in Canada, the CFPC will: a) champion quality health care for all people in Canada, b) support its members in providing quality patient care through education, research and the promotion of best practices, and c) ensure that the role of the family physician is well understood and widely valued. |
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| College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) |
| CPSO is the self-regulating body for Ontario's medical profession. It regulates the practice of medicine to protect and serve the public interest. It issues certificates of registration to doctors to allow them to practise medicine, monitors and maintains standards of practice through peer assessment and remediation, investigates complaints against doctors on behalf of the public, and disciplines doctors who are guilty of professional misconduct or incompetence. |
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| Drug Information and Research Centre (DIRC) |
| DIRC is Canada's largest pharmacist-operated drug information centre. DIRC's evidence-based, unbiased approach to answering drug information questions is highly respected in the healthcare community. |
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| Halton Community Care Access Centre (HCCAC) |
| The CCAC of Halton provides ease of access to a system of high quality healthcare information and services. Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and governed by Boards of Directors. CCAC Executive Directors and Board members are appointed to their positions through Orders-In-Council from the Lieutenant Governor. |
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| Halton Healthcare services (HHS) |
| HHS is a multi-site healthcare organization providing access to two of the best community hospitals in the province. Reflecting the dynamic communities it serves, HHS takes pride in offering some of the finest technology and healthcare expertise available in southwestern Ontario today. |
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| Halton Peel Palliative Care Initiatives (HPPCI) |
| The HPPCI is devoted to helping individuals and families coping with a life-threatening illness to access services that are designed to enhance their quality of life and enable them to receive care in the setting of their choice. HPPCI also offers education to service providers working in Long Term Care Facilities and Ministry of Health Long-Term Care funded community agencies in Halton and Peel. |
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| Halton Regional Health Department |
| Together with the Halton Community, the Health Department works to achieve the best possible health for all. |
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| Hamilton Public Health and Community Services (PHCS) |
| The city of Hamilton's PHCS provides health, housing, cultural, recreational and social services that promote well being and create opportunities to enhance the quality of life in the community. |
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| Health Canada |
| Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. |
| Health Canada - Drug Product Database (DPD) |
| Health Canada - Health and the Information Highway Division (HIHD) |
| Health Canada - Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) |
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| HealthyOntario.com |
| The HealthyOntario.com web site, launched in October 2002, was created to provide Ontarians with a world-leading web destination for trusted health information, services and advice for healthier living. |
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| Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada |
| The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a national, voluntary, non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health of Canadians by preventing and reducing disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, health promotion and advocacy. |
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| Kidney Foundation of Canada |
| The Kidney Foundation of Canada is people working together for a common cause. Motivated by a variety of reasons and from all walks of life, we are volunteers, patients, donors, and staff members. Since it was established in 1964, The Kidney Foundation of Canada has helped millions of Canadians suffering from kidney failure and related disorders such as high blood pressure, kidney stones, diabetes and urinary tract infections. |
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| March of Dimes |
| After the discovery of the Polio vaccine, the March of Dimes redirected it’s focus (from fundraising for Polio research) to support independence for adults with disabilities across Canada. Managed nationally by the Easter Seals / March of Dimes National Council, March of Dimes Canada operates as a Canadian network of provincially licensed partners that deliver programs and services to adults with disabilities in their communities. |
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| Mesothelioma |
| With more than 3,000 pages of content, The Mesothelioma Center's website features information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure (lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc.). The Mesothelioma Center has employed a full staff of writers dedicated to research and writing about asbestos exposure and the diseases that result from exposure to the toxic mineral. In addition, their medical adviser and editor, Dr. Mauricio Salazar,M.D has personally reviewed, edited, and approved all medical information on our site. Asbestos.com has also achieved Health on the Net code approval (HON). |
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| Mood Disorder Society of Canada (MDSC) |
| Mood Disorder Society of Canada is a registered, not-for-profit organization able to issue charitable receipts. The MDSC is a national, volunteer-driven organization that is committed to improving quality of life for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other related disorders. They provide a national voice for consumers and families to ensure their issues and concerns are understood and considered in the setting of research priorities, the development of treatment strategies and the creation of government programs and policies related to mental illness. |
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| Mood Disorder Society of Canada |
| The MS Society's mission is to be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. |
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| Osteoporosis Society of Canada (OSC) |
| The Osteoporosis Society of Canada, a registered charity, is the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. The Society works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. |
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| National Advisory Council on Aging |
| The National Advisory Council on Aging was created on May 1, 1980, to assist and advise the Minister of Health on all matters related to the aging of the Canadian population and the quality of life of seniors. These may be matters that the Minister refers to the Council or that the Council considers appropriate. |
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| National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) |
| The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) enhances the activities of the pharmacy regulatory authorities by: representing the common interests of the member organizations; serving as a national resource centre; and promoting the national implementation of progressive regulatory programs and standards. |
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| Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres (OACCAC) |
| OACCAC's mission is to serve as a collective voice for the contribution made by CCACs to an integrated health care system; and to provide leadership, inspiration and evidence-based outcomes in support of innovative and cost-effective community health care services. Their vision is to advance excellence in community health care in support of CCACs and the clients they serve. |
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| Ontario Association of Non-profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS) |
| OANHSS is a recognized leader in long term care, seniors' housing and community services, and a strong champion of the not-for-profit delivery model. OANHSS was founded in 1919 and member organizations currently operate over 25,000 long term care beds, 5,000 seniors' housing units, and serve over 100,000 seniors per year. They are a leading source of information on issues relating to and impacting on the delivery of care and services to seniors across the province. |
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| Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) |
| OCP is the registering and regulating body for pharmacy in Ontario. |
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| Ontario District Health Council Archives |
| Since 1975, District Health Councils have provided advice to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on health needs and other health matters in their geographic areas and played an important role in the provision of health care information in communities across the province. Effective March 31, 2005, the District Health Council program in Ontario has been closed. This site contains archived documents produced by the Ontario District Health Councils. |
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| Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) |
| OLTCA is the largest long term care providers organization in Ontario. Their members facilities are regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and provide care and accommodation services to residents throughout Ontario. |
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| Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) |
| MOHLTC is responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, assistive devices, care for the mentally ill, long-term care, home care, community and public health, and health promotion and disease prevention. It also regulates hospitals and nursing homes, operates psychiatric hospitals and medical laboratories, and co-ordinates emergency health services. |
| MOHLTC - Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary / Comparative Drug Index (ODB Formulary / CDI) |
| MOHLTC - Health Care Providers page |
| MOHLTC - Public Information page |
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| Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) |
| ONA is the trade union that represents 51,000 registered nurses and allied health professionals working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, community agencies and industry throughout Ontario. |
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| Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) |
| (OPA) advocates for the profession of pharmacy and for the quality care and well being of the people of Canada's largest province. |
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| Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) |
| OPHA is a voluntary, charitable, non-profit association. OPHA is an organization of individuals and Constituent Societies from various sectors and disciplines that have an interest in improving the health of the people of Ontario. The mission of the OPHA is to provide leadership on issues affecting the public's health and to strengthen the impact of people who are active in public and community health throughout Ontario. Their mission is achieved by providing education opportunities and up-to-date information in community and public health, access to local, provincial and multi-disciplinary community health networks, mechanisms to seek and discuss issues and views of members, issue identification and advocacy with a province-wide perspective, and expertise and consultation in public and community health. |
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| Ontario Regional Poison Information Centre |
| The Ontario Regional Poison Information Centre in Toronto has been serving the general public and healthcare professionals throughout Ontario since 1979. Although the Poison Centre is located at The Hospital for Sick Children, their clientele includes both children and adults. The primary role of the Poison Centre is to provide telephone information and advice about potential or real exposures to poisonous substances. The centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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| Ontario Residential Care Association (ORCA) |
| ORCA is a voluntary, non-profit organization, established in 1977, that sets professional operating standards, inspects and accredits retirement residences in Ontario. |
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| Ontario Senior's Secretariat (OSS) |
| The Ontario Seniors' Secretariat influences and supports policy development across all government activities on behalf of Ontario's seniors. It conducts specific policy activities with a multi-ministry focus aimed at improving the lives of Ontario seniors. It works with other ministries and other levels of government to identify areas where policy development and coordination can result in improved services for seniors. The secretariat identifies issues and trends among Ontario's seniors' population through research data, demographic projections and regular dialogue with key seniors' groups. |
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| Ottawa Community Care Access Centre (OCCAC) |
| CCAC of Ottawa promotes personal health by simplifying access and managing care across the health system. Working with their clients and partners, they make the best use of home and community care resources. Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and governed by Boards of Directors. CCAC Executive Directors and Board members are appointed to their positions through Orders-In-Council from the Lieutenant Governor. |
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| Ottawa Valley Regional Drug Information Service (OVRDIS) |
| The Ottawa Hospital Drug Information Service is part of the Pharmacy Department and answer requests from all hospital staff but most commonly receive questions from physicians, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses and health care professionals in training. It also provides support to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee for drug information and evaluation. |
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| Ottawa Public Health(OCPhA) |
| The city of Ottawa's public health service with links to health issues. |
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| Ottawa-Carleton Pharmacists Association (OCPhA) |
| OCPhA has been in existence for over 30 years. The association currently represents approximately 500 pharmacist-members from many different areas of practice, including community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, consultant pharmacists, and others. |
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| Parkinson’s Society of Canada |
| Parkinson Society Canada is a not for profit, national charitable organization. The Society raises money through corporate sponsorships, public donations, and planned gifts. |
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| Public Health Agency of Canada |
| To promote and protect the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health. |
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| SoberRecovery.com |
| Recovery, from alcohol and drugs, eating or gambling, mental illness or abuse, requires help. Help means resources. And it is access to the many different organizations that provide help that SoberRecovery.com presents to you in a searchable, easy to navigate directory. Access and information to Treatment Centers, Counselors, Sober Living Homes and much, much more. |
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| Thyroid Foundation of Canada |
| The Thyroid Foundation of Canada was founded in 1980. Its goals are to promote awareness and education about thyroid disease and raise funds for much needed thyroid disease research. The Foundation is a non-profit, registered volunteer organzation. |
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| Wellspring |
| The diagnosis of cancer often leads to a crisis of the body, mind and spirit. While excellent resources have long been available to fight the disease at the medical level, individuals and their loved ones have often had difficulty finding the emotional, psychological and practical support they so urgently require. Wellspring provides an innovative and creative approach to the overall care of the whole person, with the aim of improving quality of life. It is a cooperative, community effort, based on the needs of patients and their loved ones, and the approach is designed to complement any medical treatments patients may be undergoing. |
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| Women's Health Matters |
| At Women's Health Matters you will find the latest information, news and research findings on women's health, diseases and lifestyle trends. |