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Canada Accessing Health Information
Accessing Health Information gives an easy access to health information on available services and supports offered by the conventional health care system and Veterans Affairs Canada. The more information we have, the better able we are to cope with, understand and make decisions about issues that affect our health.
Source : Veterans Affairs Canada

Canada Canadian Health Network (CHN)
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a growing network, bringing together the best information resources of leading Canadian and international health organizations.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.

Ontario

Ontario Public Health Units
A Public Health Unit is an official health agency established by a group of urban and rural municipalities to provide a more efficient community health program, carried out by full-time, specially qualified staff.
Source : Government of Ontario.

Ontario Services for Seniors
This site provides useful information on the various services the City of Ottawa offers our seniors.
Source : City of Ottawa

Canada

Canada About Health Canada
Explains the federal department's mandate, organization, Minister of Health's and the branches' responsibilities, policies, legislation and jurisdiction. Includes contact information for the headquarters office as well as for its regional offices.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Health Policy and Communications Branch

Canada Advisories And Warnings
A listing of recent health advisories and warnings from Health Canada.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Canada Health Portal.

Canada Atlantic Region - Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
The purpose of this Web site is to promote awareness of the Atlantic Region of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and to share information about health promotion and population health.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada

Canada BC HealthFiles
The BC HealthFiles are a series of over 150 one-page, easy-to-understand fact sheets about a wide range of public and environmental health and safety issues.
Source : Government of British Columbia. BC Health Files.

Canada Benefits of quitting smoking
This Web page, created by Health Canada's Tobacco Control Programme, discusses the benefits of quitting smoking.
Source : Health Canada

Non-government organisation Breast Cancer Society of Canada
Our mandate is to fund vital Canadian research into improving the detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer as well as to ultimately find a cure and create awareness through education.
Source : Breast Cancer Society of Canada

Non-government organisation Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization whose sole mission is to manage the blood and blood products supply for Canadians.
Source : Canadian Blood Services

Non-government organisation The Canadian Cancer Society
This website contains information about the Canadian Cancer Society; many aspects of cancer including warning signs, early detection methods and treatment; how you can get involved in the fight against cancer; and the latest cancer research results.

Non-government organisation The Canadian Institute for Health Information
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is an independent, national, not-for-profit organization working to improve the health of Canadians and the health care system by providing quality, reliable and timely health information.
Source : The Canadian Institute for Health Information

Non-government organisation The Canadian Liver Foundation
Here you'll find information on how your liver works, the different types of liver disease, research discoveries and health and wellness. We also invite you to learn about the Canadian Liver Foundation and how you can get involved in the fight against liver disease.
Source : The Canadian Liver Foundation

Non-government organisation Canadian Lung Association
The Canadian Lung Association is the umbrella group for the ten provincial Lung Associations. The Lung Association is non-profit and volunteer-based. The Association's chief purpose is to combat both disease and environmental threats to the lungs. Primary work involves research, education and the promotion of healthy living.
Source : Canadian Lung Association

Non-government organisation Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is a national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing publichealth in Canada with links to the international public health community.

Non-government organisation Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
This website is designed to serve as a practical guide to health care providers, planners and consumers for determining the inclusion or exclusion, content and frequency of a wide variety of preventive health interventions, using the evidence-based recommendations of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC).
Source : Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care

Canada Clean Air - Health
Information about the effects of smog on your health and tips on how to protect yourself.
Source : Government of Canada. Environment Canada.

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