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Canadian Red Cross - http://www.redcross.ca/
News and information about fundraising, volunteering and relief programs as well as job listings. |
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BIOTECanada - http://www.biotech.ca
A national organization representing other health care, agricultural, food, and research groups involved in biotechnology. Provides education about the field of biotechnology and its applications. |
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Gay and Lesbian Medical Association - http://www.glma.org/
Aims at improving health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Provides a referral program, continuing education, and publishes a quarterly medical journal. |
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - http://rcpsc.medical.org/
National organization responsible for setting and maintaining the standards for postgraduate medical education, for certifying specialist physicians and surgeons, and promoting their continued education. |
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - http://www.caot.ca
An organization providing services, products and networking opportunities to its members. |
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St. John Ambulance Canada - http://www.sja.ca
A humanitarian organization offering first aid training, volunteering opportunities, medical supplies and safety information. |
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Canadian Medical Association - http://www.cma.ca/
Provides information about the organization, its policies and activities. Resources include online medical journals, clinical practice guidelines, and health care news. |
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Canadian Dermatology Association - http://www.dermatology.ca
Provides continuing medical education for its members, advocates for improved patient care and provides public education on several aspects of skin care. |
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Doctors without Borders - http://www.msf.ca/
Official site of 1999 Nobel Peace Prize winning humanitarian organisation featuring work by award winning documentary photographer Conrad Duroseau and others. |
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Canadian Society for International Health - http://www.csih.org/
Includes information about this voluntary organization as well as publications and details about travel clinics. |
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Medical Council of Canada - http://www.mcc.ca
Created by the Canada Medical Act, promotes a qualification in medicine, maintains the Canadian Medical Register, and supports research in the field of medical examinations. |
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Canadian Public Health Association - http://www.cpha.ca/
A national, independent, voluntary association representing and providing education about public health issues. |
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Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - http://www.csep.ca/
Provides information about the society, conferences, publications, press releases and offers a physical activity guide. |
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Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada - http://www.afmc.ca/
The association is concerned with medical education and biomedical and health research. Offers background, news, publications, issues and links to Canadian faculties of medicine. |
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Canadian Women's Health Network - http://www.cwhn.ca/
A network of individuals, groups, organizations and institutions concerned with women's health. The CWHN recognizes the importance of information sharing, education and advocacy in this field. |
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Canadian Bioethics Society - http://www.bioethics.ca/
A multidisciplinary society of professionals and students concerned with the ethical and humane aspects of health care. Links to educational resources and the society's newsletter are available on the site. |
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Institute for Work and Health (IWH) - http://www.iwh.on.ca/
An independent, not-for-profit organization who conducts and shares research with workers, labour, employers, clinicians and policy-makers to promote, protect and improve the health of working people. |
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Canadian Podiatric Medical Association - http://www.podiatrycanada.org/
A professional organization of 200 members having received their education in the United States, and aiming to provide public education about foot care. |
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Canadian MedicAlert Foundation - http://www.medicalert.ca/
Emergency medical information service provides identification bracelets, and 24hr-accessible computerized medical files to medical personnel. |
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Canadian Health Coalition - http://www.healthcoalition.ca/
An advocacy group representing unions, seniors, women, students, consumers and health care professionals, towards preserving Medicare and improving the health system. |
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Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists - http://www.caro-acro.ca/
A professional organization offering educational materials, employment opportunities and news bulletins. |
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Community and Hospital Infection Control Association - http://www.chica.org/
Dedicated to improving the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control. |
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Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association of Canada - http://www.ndmac.ca/
Represents manufacturers, advertisers and distributors of self-care products such as nonprescription medications, herbal remedies/natural health products, nutritional supplements, and home diagnostic kits. Also active in the regulation of the latter products in conjunction with the government and health sectors. |
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Canadian Healthcare Association - http://www.cha.ca/
A federation of provincial and territorial hospital and health organizations. In addition to information on their involvement in policy development and advocacy, a list of their publications is available. |
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Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists - http://www.camrt.ca
A national certifying body for radiological, radiation, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance professionals. Also provides training and continued education to its members. |
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National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths - http://www.nupath.org/
Professional organization providing a directory of practitioners, membership information and general details about homeopathy. |
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The Islet Foundation - http://www.islet.org/
Islet xenotransplantation has reversed diabetes in people and monkeys without immunosuppressive drugs, and may deliver the cure within this decade. |
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The Canadian Orthoptic Society - http://www.tcos.ca/
A professional organization providing continuing education, news updates, job postings and networking opportunities for its members. |
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Starlight Children's Foundation - http://www.starlightcanada.org
A non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of seriously ill children and their loved ones with a variety of innovative programs, services and events. |
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Canadian Oncology Societies (COS) - http://www.cos.ca/
A professional association for physicians, nurses and pharmacy professionals involved in cancer research and treatment. Facilitates professional communication between members. |
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Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) - http://www.caccf.ca/
Voluntary, non-profit organization for the certification of alcohol and drug counselors. Provides local chapter listings, membership information and job postings. |
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Medical Reform Group - http://www.medicalreformgroup.ca/
Voluntary association of socially-concerned physicians and medical students. |
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Be Healthy Canada - http://www.behealthycanada.com/
National organization providing directories for health information and services for each province and territory. Lists local authorities and organizations, databases, surveys and statistics, news and message groups. |
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National Association for Physical Activity and Health (NAPAH) - http://www.napah.ca/
A non-profit organization empowering Canadians to achieve optimum wellness through physical activity and healthy lifestyles. |
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Canadian Burn Survivors Association - http://www.canadianburnsurvivors.ca/
Referrals, information and links to world-wide support organizations. |