Health Websites

Federal government department that encourages the health of Canadians through promotion and prevention activities, and supports the health system through research funding and the support of provincial/territorial health systems.

Enables Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community service, and provides information about its first aid and CPR training services and community service volunteers.

Non-profit health insurance

Information on diseases and conditions, support groups and drug information. Primarily patient-oriented and Canadian-focussed.

Canadian directory of health and wellness related businesses. Covers an array of businesses from yoga to nutritional management to personal trainers.

Provides health resources for both the public and healthcare professional.

Offers details on consulting focused on retirement planning, informed life choices and independent decision-making.

Offers information about the society, awards, CMEs, research, programs, committees and access to the "Canadian Library of Family Medicine".

An index of services for the terminally ill; pain management, home care, hospice, respite, pastoral support and support groups.

Offers on-site training in first aid, CPR, WHMIS, and hazardous material handling. Offices in Ontario and Quebec.

Provides information and links useful to international medical graduates or foreign medical graduates wishing to practice medicine in Canada.

The centres treat back and neck pain, sports, work and car accident injuries, and offer community education from locations across Canada. Describes services, locations and contact details.

Provides information and resources on the profession of occupational therapy in Canada.

A multidisciplinary scientific and educational association providing leadership in the area of aging in Canada. Features information about conferences, publications and mentoring program.

A guide to healthy active living, provides tools to assist physicians and healthcare providers in counseling their patients on physical activity and nutrition.

Chain of affiliated physiotherapy clinics, with locations in several provinces. Includes a directory of clinics, detailed list of services, and general information about anatomy.

Offers Canadian medical case reviews and Continuing Medical Education (CME) for registered users. Free access to case studies written by leading Canadian experts, upcoming CME events, conference highlights, and detailed product information.

Information about therapeutic sports taping products, the Kinesio Taping method, and a directory of certified Kinesio Tape practitioners.

Research center dedicated to improving the life quality and opportunities of the Canadian children who suffer from serious social and emotional problems.

Makers of the Elastoplast brand of first aid care products. Features information including advanced healing products.

Provides executive health, medical imaging, travel health, disability management and insurance medical services to individuals and corporations across Canada.

A Canadian health care company whose delivery divisions include clinical research, medical assessments, occupational health, multi-disciplinary rehabilitation, medical acute care, family practice and specialty clinics.

A human-edited resource for locating private clinics in Canada by province and clinical category.

Health forum and discussion groups for Canadians wanting to ask health related questions, share expertise and experiences.

A Health Canada site providing information for travellers and health professionals including international health advisories, clinics and general travel health advice.

Fertility consultants providing a variety of services for intended parents and donors, including traditional and gestational surrogates, adoption, egg and sperm donation.

Provides laboratory services for patients and clinicians in the community and in hospitals in several cities.

Works in hospitals and healthcare environments with hospital administrators and staff to utilize and understand the value of the arts in healthcare.

CDPC offers multi-disciplinary therapeutic services to patients, including the use of neuro-oxygen spinal decompression therapy/surgery to diagnose, treat and relieve chronic back and neck pain. Features company profile, video about spinal decompression, FAQ and testimonials.

The main federal agency responsible for public health with a goal to promote health and prevent and control disease. Includes video and articles.

Site of national scope for and about the Canadian fire fighting community. Includes links to news, employment opportunities, training and publications.

Features personalized, interactive tools including online journals, weight tracker and progress charts, meal plans and searchable recipes.

A national charitable organization that provides free air transportation for financially burdened Canadians in need of Medical treatment outside their communities.

Offers 3D and 4D ultrasound imaging of babies moving, smiling and yawning before they are born. Several locations throughout Canada.

Health statistics as well as information about CIHI products and services for healthcare organizations.

Connects individuals living alone to neighbours, friends, and emergency services through trained staff by simply pressing a button.

This office is a clearing house for information concerning first nations health issues, including reports, proposals, surveys, programs, diabetes, environmental health, alcohol, aids, conferences and related links.

A resource site offering a wide range of health information for First Nations people. Offers an alphabetical list of links to resources.