- Dial-A-Dietitian - http://www.dialadietitian.org/
Free telephone nutrition information service staffed by registered dietitians and nutritionists.
- Counselling BC.com - http://www.counsellingbc.com/
Offers resources for mental health consumers and professionals. Search the directory by geographic region, area of practice, name, or languages spoken.
- Family Services of the North Shore - http://www.familyservices.bc.ca/
Offers broad range of community education, community counselling and community volunteer programs, addressing the unique and changing needs of North Shore families.
- BC Doctors - http://www.bcdoctors.com/
For consumers and professionals, online medical directory provides health news, tool for finding doctors, medical journals and a services directory.
- Theo BC - http://www.theobc.org/
Offers employment preparation, career development and recreational courses to mental health consumers and people with other disabilities.
- The McCreary Centre Society - http://www.mcs.bc.ca/
Nonprofit committed to improving health of BC youth through information, research and community-based participation projects.
- British Columbia Transplant Society - http://www.transplant.bc.ca/
Information on a number of issues affecting BC organ donation, including numbers of organ donations currently needed, donor programs and how to register to become an donor on-line or through the mail.
- healthnetBC - http://healthnet.hnet.bc.ca/
Provincial government site promotes effective information management in the health sector and sharing of information on a secure, authorized and auditable basis among health service providers, managers, governors, researchers and consumers.
- WorkSafe BC - http://www.healthandsafetycentre.org/
Sponsored by WCB, searchable occupational health and safety regulations, and workplace health and safety resources.
- Centre for Ability - http://www.centreforability.bc.ca/
Provides therapy services and support programs for children with disabilities ages 0-5 years, vocational rehabilitation and transition services for adults with disabilities, and community living services for adults with multiple disabilities.
- Peoples Drug Mart - http://www.peoplesdrugmart.com/
Chain of drug stores across the province. Includes PeopleFirst magazine, store locations, "Ask your Pharmacist", current flyer and corporate information.
- BC Pets and Friends - http://www.petsandfriends.org/
Nonprofit matches pet and owner teams with patients and residents of medical facilities. Includes program details, news, event calendar, sponsors and volunteer information.
- Provincial Health Services Authority - http://www.phsa.ca/
One of six health authorities, responsible for management of several health services and units, including BC Centre for Disease Control, Children's and Women's Health Centre, and BC Cancer Agency.
- Interior Health Authority - http://www.interiorhealth.ca/
Responsible for health services to residents in the interior region of the province. Provides health care FAQs, news releases, service details, and career opportunities.
- Pacific Blue Cross - http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/
Provider of extended health and dental benefits. Describes products, services, membership, benefits, brokers and consultants.
- Emergency Preparedness Conference - http://www.epconference.ca/
Annual conference showcasing resources for emergency preparedness. Includes location and registration information.
- BC Coalition for Health Promotion - http://www.vcn.bc.ca/bchpc/
Resource for advancing health promotion, with focus on sustainable funding, community empowerment and self-determination. Includes funding framework for communities and updates on health promotion advancement in the province.
- BC HealthGuide - http://bchealthguide.org/
Details on acute and chronic conditions/diseases and rare disorders - symptoms, treatments, prevention, tests, and when to call a professional.
- British Columbia Safety Council - http://www.safetycouncil.bc.ca/
Works with public and private sectors to upgrade levels of safety through training, education and advocacy. Learn about traffic, motorcycle, occupational and community safety.
- Griefworks BC - http://www.griefworksbc.com/
Provides information, grief support and counselling for those coping with loss. Serves multiple language communities and includes resources for bereavement support providers.
- William Glasser Association of British Columbia - http://www.wgabc.org/
Nonprofit promotes teaching of choice theory, reality therapy and lead management, and provides training and professional development. Includes member list and information on training sessions.
- SportMed BC - http://www.sportmedbc.com/
Promotes best practices in sport health, safety and training. Offers programs and services for athletes, parents and health practitioners.
- British Columbia Childbirth - http://www.birth.bc.ca/birth/enter.htm
Collection of articles and links to news stories related to childbirth issues. Includes class schedule, FAQs and doula service information.
- Ministry of Health Services - http://www.gov.bc.ca/bvprd/bc/channel.do?action=ministry&channelID=-8387&navId=NAV_ID_province
Provides information about health issues and provincial health care system, such as primary health care, Medical Services Plan and Pharmacare.
- North Shore/Coast Garibaldi Health Services - http://www.nscg.ca/
Part of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, provides acute and residential care, and other community health programs. Find a doctor or update your health knowledge.
- HEAL - Healthy Eating and Active Living - http://www.healbc.ca/
A network of individuals and organizations working for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Includes details of their programs and initiatives.
- HOC Hyperbaric Health System - http://www.hyperbaric-care.com/
Clinics offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy and treatment for acute and chronic wounds.
- British Columbia Ministry of Health Services - http://www.healthplanning.com/
Portal for information on all government-funded and administered health-related services, such as Pharmacare, MSP, mental health and primary care.
- MediDent - http://www.medident.ca
Provides a guide to medical and dental professionals, as well as links to hospitals.
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