Open Directory - Regional: North America: Canada: Health
See also: This category in other languages: - 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. - 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. - Works in hospitals and healthcare environments with hospital administrators and staff to utilize and understand the value of the arts in healthcare. - Makers of the Elastoplast brand of first aid care products. Features information including advanced healing products. - Provides an article about the future of health care in Canada, including links to stories about the need for family doctors, nurses, and Pharmacare FAQs. - The centres treat back and neck pain, sports injuries, work injuries and car accident injuries, and offer community education from locations across Canada. Describes services, locations and contact details. - Non-profit health insurance - A multidisciplinary scientific and educational association providing leadership in the area of aging in Canada. Features information about conferences, publications and mentoring program. - 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. - Canadian directory of health and wellness related businesses. Covers an array of businesses from yoga to nutritional management to personal trainers. - Family training and senior care. Curriculum courses for the work place. SWIFT Services. - A human-edited resource for locating private clinics in Canada by province and clinical category. - An education program that helps shoppers make wise food choices when they shop. Features information on participation, media, symbols, participating brands and recent news. - A not for profit organization providing information on health and fitness including sexual health for men and women, plus advice for children's health. Offers an overview, monthly e-mail newsletter and contact address. - Health forum and discussion groups for Canadians wanting to ask health related questions, share expertise and experiences. - Provides health resources for both the public and healthcare professional. - A national charitable organization that provides free air transportation for financially burdened Canadians in need of Medical treatment outside their communities. - Offers details on consulting focused on retirement planning, informed life choices and independent decision-making. - Information about therapeutic sports taping products, the Kinesio Taping method, and a directory of certified Kinesio Tape practitioners. - One of Canada's largest health benefit management companies. Drug, dental, vision, travel, and medical insurance coverage for individuals and group plans. Part of the Liberty Mutual family. - Provides laboratory services for patients and clinicians in the community and in hospitals in several cities. - Connects individuals living alone to neighbours, friends, and emergency services through trained staff by simply pressing a button. - Chain of affiliated physiotherapy clinics, with locations in several provinces. Includes a directory of clinics, detailed list of services, and general information about anatomy. - Information on this supplier of medical, occupational health and, corporate health and well-being services in Alberta and Ontario. - Information on diseases and conditions, support groups and drug information. Primarily patient-oriented and Canadian-focussed. - Provides executive health, medical imaging, travel health, disability management and insurance medical services to individuals and corporations across Canada. - Provides Canadian women with solutions, expert and practical advice, and helpful tips on health-related matters. - Provides information and resources on the profession of occupational therapy in Canada. - Research center dedicated to improving the life quality and opportunities of the Canadian children who suffer from serious social and emotional problems. - An index of services for the terminally ill; pain management, home care, hospice, respite, pastoral support and support groups. - A guide to healthy active living, provides tools to assist physicians and healthcare providers in counseling their patients on physical activity and nutrition. - Groundbreaking report from the Ontario Health Coalition on the growth and practices of for-profit surgical, MRI and boutique physician clinics across Canada. Where are they? How are they making their profits? How are they promoting two-tier medicare? Where do they get their staff from? What does this mean for public health care in Canada. (October 6, 2008) [PDF] - The main federal agency responsible for public health with a goal to promote health and prevent and control disease. Includes video and articles. - Offers on-site training in first aid, CPR, WHMIS, and hazardous material handling. Offices in Ontario and Quebec. - A registered non profit and educational organization that supports, coordinates, develops, informs, promotes and implements search, rescue and emergency response. - 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. - Weight loss clinics with locations in 3 provinces. Provides information about their program and assessment process, success stories and the company. - Fertility consultants providing a variety of services for intended parents and donors, including traditional and gestational surrogates, adoption, egg and sperm donation. - A partnership of health organizations and all levels of government in Canada to develop a long-term physician human resource strategy for the Canadian healthcare system. Discusses the challenge and new approaches to the issues. - Offers information about the society, awards, CMEs, research, programs, committees and access to the "Canadian Library of Family Medicine". - A Health Canada site providing information for travellers and health professionals including international health advisories, clinics and general travel health advice. - Offers 3D and 4D ultrasound imaging of babies moving, smiling and yawning before they are born. Several locations throughout Canada. - Provides information and links useful to international medical graduates or foreign medical graduates wishing to practice medicine in Canada. - 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.
