Addiction

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): http://www.camh.net/
CAMH is committed to providing comprehensive care for people who have problems with mental illness and addiction. You can find information about care, support, treatment and education on addiction & mental health, and more...

Arthritis

Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. There are over 100 types of arthritis.

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Chronic Diseases

Heart & Stroke:

Heart and Stroke Foundation: http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/
The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a volunteer based organization. You can find information about heart disease, stroke, healthy living, news, and more...

Cancer:

Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.ca
The Canadian Cancer Society is a community based organization that provides support and information to those touched by cancer. You can find information about cancer, cancer prevention, research, support services, screening, treatment, and more...

Cancer Care Ontario: http://www.cancercare.on.ca/
Cancer Care Ontario is an organization that directs Ontario's cancer services and prevention efforts. You can find information about cancer prevention, screening, statistics & research, standards & guidelines, wait times, and more...

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation: http://www.cbcf.org/
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a volunteer based organization that has a mission to create a future without breast cancer. You can find information about breast cancer, awareness & detection, after diagnosis, survivor resources, and more...

Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada: http://www.ccac-accc.ca/
The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life of those with colorectal cancer and to increase awareness of the disease. You can find information about detecting colorectal cancer, treating colorectal cancer, finding support, and more...

Respiratory:

Asthma Society of Canada: http://www.asthma.ca
The Asthma Society of Canada is dedicated to helping those living with asthma through research and education. You can find information for adults and children about asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergies, treatments, taking control, lifestyle, resources & support, and more...

Canadian Lung Association: http://www.lung.ca/home-accueil_e.php
The Canadian Lung Association is a volunteer based organization with a mission to promote and improve lung health for Canadians. You can find information about lung diseases, protecting your lungs, pollution & air quality, smoking, and more...

KickButts Smoking Cessation Program: http://gm.kickbutts.ca
KickButts is an interactive & personalized web program to help you quit smoking.

Diabetes:

Canadian Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.ca
The Canadian Diabetes Association promotes health through research, education, services and advocacy about diabetes. You will find information about different types of diabetes, risk factors, diabetes screening, treatment, how to live with diabetes, and more...

Arthritis:

Arthritis Society of Canada: http://www.arthritis.ca/
The Arthritis Society is an organization devoted to funding and promoting arthritis research, programs and patient care. You can find information about types of arthritis, tips for living well, programs & resources, research, local programs, and more...

Doctor Search

College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario: www.cpso.on.ca/Doctor_Search/dr_srch_hm.htm

Doctor Search provides information about individual physicians, including practice address, telephone number, qualifications, etc., and whether they are accepting new patients.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Canada: http://www.epilepsy.ca

Epilepsy Canada is a national non-profit organization that provides basic information, facts coping tips and more. It is estimated that approximately 300,000 Canadians live with epilepsy.

Additional information and Ontario local agencies available at: http://www.epilepsyontario.org/client/eo/eoweb.nsf/web/Home

Foods & Nutrition

Dieticians of Canada: http://www.dieticians.ca
The Dieticians of Canada promote health and well being through expertise in food and nutrition. You can find information about how to read nutrition labels, tips & facts, nutrition challenges, finding a dietician, tracking meals, and more...

General Health

Canadian Health Network: http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/
The Canadian Health Network helps Canadians find information on how to prevent disease and stay healthy. You can find information on different age groups, active living, health promotion, healthy eating, injury & disease prevention, mental health, sexuality/reproductive health, addictions, violence prevention, workplace health, and more...

Health Canada: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
Health Canada is the Federal department that provides health specific topics and information to help Canadians improve and maintain their health. You can find information about diseases & conditions, food & nutrition, healthy living, research, environmental & workplace health, and more...

Ministry of Health Promotion: http://www.healthyontario.com
Healthy Ontario.com provides health information, services and advice for healthier living. You can find information about nutrition & healthy eating, active living, self management of diabetes, finding a doctor, long term care, and more...

MedsCheck

MedsCheck: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/cs/medscheck/index.html
MedsCheck INFOline: 1-866-255-6701 or TTY: 1-800-387-5559

MedsCheck is a unique program offered by the Ontario government to residents taking at least three prescription medications. It allows individuals to schedule a FREE annual discussion with a pharmacist for up to 30 minutes. Just bring your OHIP card. The MedsCheck appointment is your chance to discuss how your prescription, over-the-counter and alternative medications may be affecting each other.

MedsCheck is a great way to learn how to manage all your medications. Learn more …

Mental Health

Canadian Mental Health Association: http://www.cmha.ca/
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a voluntary organization that promotes mental health and supports recovery of those who experience mental illness. You can find information about your mental health, understanding mental illness, support centres, media & events, and more...

Oral Health

The Canadian Dental Association: http://www.cda-adc.ca
The Canadian Dental Association promotes optimal oral health as an important part of general health. You can find information about caring for your teeth, dental procedures, oral health complications, and more...