Open Directory - Regional: North America: Canada: Health: Conditions and Diseases
See also: - Nationwide network of services for those affected and their families. Includes mission statement, history, policy statements, articles, forum, and information about care, treatment, and research. - Includes the Arthritis Society, the Canadian Rheumatology Association, the Canadian Arthritis Network, arthritis health care providers and the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group. - Information for Canadians infected through the blood system between Jan/1986 and Jul/1990. Includes definitions, eligibility, procedures, documents, forms, news updates, and FAQs. - A national self-help consumer organization of persons who are blind, deaf-blind and visually impaired. Offers text or graphics and text, resources, local chapters, programmes and links. - A support group for families with children with Down Syndrome. - Dedicated to improving the quality of life for all persons with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, as well as ensuring the safety of the blood supply for all Canadians. - Information about respiratory conditions for both patients and the general public, and information about the Lung Association. - Charitable organization raising money for research and education into conditions affecting the lymphatic system. - Education and support, providing information on thousands of rare disorders and advocating for funding and research. Offers news, membership and contact details. - A non-profit cancer resource and support organization. Provides survival and preventative techniques and offers cancer survival kits. - Part of Health Canada's Population and Public Health Branch, providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of integrated chronic disease prevention and control strategies. - Intended to bring all the victims of colon cancer together to share ideas, feelings, hopes and resources. Features related medical news and fundraising campaigns. - A national non-profit organization that provides information, news and support resources about the disease. Includes statistics, FAQs and events and fundraising details. - Foundation supporting sufferers of Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia with goal of care centre. Site provides disease and foundation information, and links to resources. - A forum which provides support for persons affected by Dandy-Walker Syndrome. - A voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to creating awareness and providing support for families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Includes articles, news, and information about this genetic disorder. - Provides patients and families with health and lifestyle information, tips, and trends on heart disease and stroke related conditions. - A charitable organization that offers educational and support services for headache sufferers. - Explains the symptoms, impact, and treatment options for Canadians suffering with Arthritis. - Offers background information on asthma, treatment options, and an online community - Provides information about the disease, progress in MS research, available services, details about fund raising events and donation opportunities. - A national voluntary agency committed to eliminating neuromuscular disorders and alleviating the associated distress. - Details about this non-profit organization dealing with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Includes a downloadable newsletter, information roster, and discusses active projects. - NACPAC is a national self-help organization dedicated to providing support to people in chronic pain, and to giving them assistance in living their lives to the fullest. - A guide for health care professionals. The public may obtain information about particular pharmaceuticals by entering its DIN (Drug Identification Number). [English/Francais] - Details on this not for profit, charitable organization that raises money through corporate sponsorships, public donations, and planned gifts to help find the cause and a cure for this disease. - An organization of approximately 125 victims of the drug thalidomide. It provides non-monetary programs, services, and advocacy for its members. - A resource maintained by parents of kids with eczema. Information about treatment for patients, families and their doctors. - Helping Canadians suffering from kidney failure and related disorders such as high blood pressure, kidney stones, diabetes and urinary tract infections - Volunteer organization promoting awareness among the general public about thyroid conditions. Member, volunteering and local information resources. - Dedicated to helping individuals with TS and their families by distributing information, promoting local self-help and professional services, and promoting research. Offers conferences, newsletters, and a kids page where children can share stories with other TSers. - Non-profit charitable organization that provides support services for individuals with TS and their families. Provides up-to-date medical information to families, physicians and the general public. - Network of cancer support centres providing programs, educational resources and training for cancer patients and their families.
