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Canadian Health Resources

These general health resources are specifically for Canadians and cover healthy living, disease prevention, conditions and mental health.
The Canadian Health Network
A federal government gateway to health information Canadians can trust.
Compassionate Care Benefits
A new type of Canadian Employment Insurance benefit allows eligible workers to take time off to care for dying relatives.
Travel Health for Canadians
Travel health information and travel advisories to keep Canadian travelers healthy and safe.
Deep Maple - Tracking Human DNA
A supercomputer at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is making a detailed map of human genetics.
Organ Donation Agency Established
An organ donation agency has been established in Canada to develop a national strategy for organ donations and transplants.
Canada's Food Guide
The official guide to healthy eating, from Health Canada.
Canadian Women's Health Network
Women's health resources on topics ranging from child development to growing older. Database of organizations also.
Child and Family Canada
A large collection of articles on different aspects of children's health.
Drug Products Database
Database of drugs approved for use in Canada. Search by brand name, drug identification number (DIN) or company name. From Health Canada.
Drugs and Health Products Protection
Information on health products regulated and monitored by the federal government Health department in Canada, including drugs.
Flu Fact Sheet
Basic information from Health Canada on the flu: types of virus, symptoms, treatment, flu shots and a possible pandemic.
Health Canada A-Z Index
Hundreds of Canadian health topics, from Health Canada, the federal government department responsible for health.
Healthy Heart Kit
The kit outlines each of the main risk factors for stroke and gives practical advice on how to reduce your risk. From the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Internet Mental Health Encyclopedia
An encyclopedia of mental health information designed by Canadian psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Long.
MedBroadcast
Health news, articles and Canadian resources on health, fitness and wellness.
Substance Abuse
Information on substance abuse issues and topics. From the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse.
West Nile Virus
Detailed information from Health Canada on how to protect yourself from West Nile Virus, as well as symptoms, treatment and statistics.

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