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Women's Health
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual Internet-based health information service. This site provides information about the health issues that affect women and girls throughout their lives.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.
British Columbia
You and Your Health: A Woman's Handbook
You and Your Health focuses on preventing, identifying and managing common women's health concerns.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning. Office of the Special Advisor, Women's and Seniors' Health.
Canada
Benefits and Risks of Combined (Estrogen and Progestin) Hormone Replacement Therapy
This Web page discusses the benefits and risks of combined hormone replacement therapy, and offers advice to reduce the risks.
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
Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN)
The CWHN is committed to building regional and national links among organizations and individuals who care about women's health.
Cervical Cancer: Screening hard-to-reach groups
This article, published by the Canadian Mediacal Association Journal, discusses the importance of PAP tests for cervical cancer among hard-to-reach groups.
Source : Canadian Medical Association Journal
Lesbian Health
Tip Sheet for Health Care Providers.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Health Policy and Communications Branch.
Mammography
This fact sheet gives information on mammography. Mammograms are X-rays which can show abnormal growths or changes in breast tissue before they can be found by any other method, including breast self-examination.
Source : Health Canada
National Ovarian Cancer Association
The National Ovarian Cancer Association is dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer, providing leadership by: Supporting women and their families living with the disease; Raising awareness in the general public and with health care professionals; Funding research to develop reliable early detection techniques, improved treatments and ultimately, a cure.
Source : National Ovarian Cancer Association
Osteoporosis Information
This page, created by The Arthritis Society, contains many facts on Osteoporosis.
Source : Arthritis Society
Ovarian Cancer Canada
We support women with ovarian cancer and their families, women in general and the broader community through awareness campaigns and activities, the creation and dissemination of education materials appropriate in language, format and content for particular audiences, and fundraising for research in ovarian cancer.
Source : Ovarian Cancer Canada
Reducing The Risk of Breast Cancer
This fact sheet gives information on how you can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Research shows that you can lower your risk of developing the disease or dying from it by minimizing lifestyle and environmental risk factors and through breast cancer screening.
Uterine Cancer
This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have uterine cancer. It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society
Walking for older women
A column published in the Lifestyle Tips series, with tips and insights on becoming more active and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Source : Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute
Women's Health Bureau
The Women's Health Bureau is responsible for ensuring that women's health concerns receive appropriate attention and emphasis within Health Canada.
Source : Health Canada
Women's Health Matters
Your source for reliable, evidence-based and up-to-date information on women's health. At Women's Health Matters you will find the latest information, news and research findings on women's health, diseases and lifestyle trends.
Source : Women's College Hospital
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