Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Medicine"
Yukon Territory
Pharmacare
The Pharmacare program will pay the total costs of the lowest priced generics of all prescription drugs listed in the Yukon Pharmacare Formulary, including the dispensing fee.
Source : Government of Yukon
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
Buying Drugs over the Internet
If you buy drugs on line, you may be putting your health at serious risk. This Web page addresses some of the risks associated with buying drugs over the Internet.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
Buying Prescription Drugs on the Internet
Have you thought of purchasing your medication on the Internet because you don't have time to visit your doctor? Purchasing medication on the Internet has become a fast and easy process but is it really worth your health and safety? Find out more about the dangers that lurk behind medication purchased without a doctor's consultation.
Source : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
C-Health: Your Health and Wellness Source - Senior's Health
This Web site provides health information: thousands of in-depth, physician-reviewed articles on drugs and conditions, as well as the latest health news, medical research and clinical trials to keep you updated on the latest treatments and diagnostic techniques.
Source : chealth.canoe.ca
Canada Benefits: I am a senior in Prince Edward Island
This Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all government benefit programs and services concerning seniors in Prince Edward Island.
Source : Government of Canada
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
Cardiovascular Disease, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Heart disease and stroke are major causes of illness, disability and death in Canada which causes an increase in personal, community and health care costs.
Complementary and Alternative Health
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual Internet-based health information service. On this site, you can find information about homeopathy, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, yoga, and other alternative therapies.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
Health Action Network Society
This site provides information on current health issues and alternative medicines, treatments and practitioners in Canada.
Health Canada Online
In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, Health Canada provides national leadership to develop health policy, enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention and enhance healthy living for all Canadians.
Immunizations Recommended for Travel Outside of Canada
This Health Canada site consists of a list of diseases for which immunization may be required if you plan to travel outside the country.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada.
Influenza and Travel: Cruise Ships and Land-based Tours
Influenza outbreaks may occur anywhere in the world at any time. When travelling, the risk of exposure to influenza depends on the time of year, destination and type of travel. This site by Heath Canada explains who should be vaccinated before travelling.
Source : Health Canada.
National Consultation on the Crisis in Vision Loss - Conference proceedings
The National Consultation on the Crisis in Vision Loss, under the auspices of the CNIB's E.A. Baker Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness, brought together representatives from government, consumer and advocacy groups, the health-care professions, social service agencies, academia, and industry to identify the key issues and challenges associated with vision loss and to establish them on Canada's public health agenda.
Source : Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Natural Health Products Regulations
All information related to the new Natural Health Products Regulations is listed in this section of the NHPD web site.
Source : Government of Canada, Health Canada
Safe Use of Medicines
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines can help cure diseases and make you feel better. However, all medicines should be used carefully. This Web page provides information on the safe use of medicines.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
The Safety and Effectiveness of Generic Drugs
This Web page gives information on generic drugs. More and more, generic drugs are being used to fill prescriptions. Canadians want to be sure that generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand name drugs.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
Travel Clinics Across Canada
The following list of travel medicine clinics has been compiled using multiple available listings. This listing is by no means complete.
Source : Health Canada
Travel Medicine Program
As one of Health Canada's many roles in maintaining the health of Canadians, the Travel Medicine Program (TMP) is responsible for providing travel health information for persons travelling outside Canada
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
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