Health Canada
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health.Health Canada strives to improve the health of all Canada's people, while respecting individual choices and circumstances, and therefore seeks to put Canada among the countries with the healthiest people in the world.
Public Health Agency of Canada
CHN is a national, non-profit, bilingual web-based health information service. This network of health information providers includes Health Canada and national and provincial/territorial non-profit organizations, as well as universities, hospitals, libraries and community organizations.
Canadian Institute for Health Information
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is an independent, pan-Canadian, not-for-profit organization working to improve the health of Canadians and the health care system by providing quality, reliable and timely health information.
Canadian Institute of Child Health
Dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, well-being and rights of all children and youth through monitoring, education and advocacy.
Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) exists to promote the mental health of all people and to serve mental health consumers, their families and friends. Founded in 1918, it is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada.
Canadian Public Health Association
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is a national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community. CPHA's members believe in universal and equitable access to the basic conditions which are necessary to achieve health for all Canadians.
Canadian Women's Health Network
The CWHN is committed to building regional and national links among organizations and individuals who care about women's health.
Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada
In November 2002, Commissioner Roy J. Romanow, Q.C. released his final report, "Building on Values: The Future of Health Care in Canada".
Take a look at this report and see how many of the recommendations made in 2002 has been introduced to improve Canadian Health Care.
Disability Issues
Do you or someone you know have a disability ? Here is a collection of links to helpful and informative web sites.
Health Canada, Food Guide to Healthy Eating
The ONPP promotes the nutritional health and well being of Canadians by collaboratively defining, promoting and implementing evidence-based nutrition policies. Taking advantage of research from various sources in Canada and abroad, the ONPP acts a central hub for current, reliable nutrition information.
Health Canada, Health Act
The five principles of the Canada Health Act are the cornerstone of the Canadian health care system, and have iconic status for Canadians. This legislation, passed unanimously by Parliament in 1984, affirms the federal government's commitment to a universal, accessible, comprehensive, portable and publicly administered health insurance system.
Consumer Product Safety
Health Canada helps protect the Canadian public by researching, assessing and collaborating in the management of the health risks and safety hazards associated with the many consumer products, including pest management products, that Canadians use everyday.
Healthy Living
Keeping yourself informed to make healthy food and lifestyle choices is an important way to improve your overall health and sense of well-being. Encouraging Canadians to take a more active role in their health is one way that Health Canada helps the people of Canada maintain and improve their health.
Its Your Health
Many factors can influence our health from our family history to our social, physical and economic environment to our own individual coping skills. Some of these factors are, to varying degrees within our control, but one area where people can influence their health positively is through their own personal health practices.
National Aboriginal Health Organization
The National Aboriginal Health Organization, an Aboriginal designed and controlled body, will influence and advance the health and well-being of Aboriginal Peoples through carrying out knowledge-based strategies.
Physical Activity Guide
A guide to help you make wise choices about physical activity. Choices that will improve your health, help prevent disease, and allow you to get the most out of life.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has a vision: the elimination of work-related illnesses and injuries. We serve Canadians - and the world - with credible and relevant tools and resources to improve workplace health and safety programs. We encourage you to join us in creating a work world without pain, loss or tragedy.
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