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- Office on Women's Health
- http://www.womenshealth.gov/
An organization of the US federal goverment that provides links and information on a broad-range of topics related to women's health, in English and Spanish. Their web site contains a large listing of FAQ topics in easy to read formats.
(See Details)- Gerstein Science Information Centre
- http://www.library.utoronto.ca/gerstein/
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- http://muscle.ca/
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is a not-for-profit organization committed to finding a cure for neuromuscular disorders through well funded research. Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s dedicated volunteers and staff across the country raise funds to enhance the lives of those affected by over 150 different kinds of neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources.
From coast to coast, Muscular Dystrophy Canada delivers a variety of programs within 5 key areas of service: Education; Information; Advocacy; Support; and Equipment. To learn more about our services, click here or contact your regional office.
(See Details)- Tamitik Status of Women Association
Provides programs and services focused on intervention and prevention of violence and poverty issues in the community. Responsible for following programs : Outreach Worker/ Supportive Counsellor, Transition House - Dunmore Place, Discovering Healthy Relationships Counsellor, Stopping the Violence Counsellor, Anti-Poverty Programs.
- British Columbia Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors
- http://www.hls.gov.bc.ca/seniors/guide/personal_security/coalition.htm
The BC Coalition to Eliminate Abuse of Seniors (BC CEAS) provides information, training, community development and materials on abuse and neglect of seniors to individuals, community agencies and organizations. The society also offers information on services and support groups available to seniors who have experienced abuse.
An information and referral line offers legal information, referral and legal advocacy to seniors, community agencies, organizations, victims’ services and others throughout the province.
(See Details)- National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest Region
- http://www.nnlm.gov/pnr/
- Supports librarians and health educators to provide quality health and medical information. Coordinates a network of health libraries and organizations committed to the provision of quality health information. Provides funding for health information outreach activities. Assists health professionals to find relevant, quality information to support their professional practice. Assists the public to find quality health information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health. (See Details)
- College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Department of Health and Community Services
- http://www.csuchico.edu/hcsv/
- Created Global health disparities CD-ROM in partnership with the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) International and Cross-Cultural Health Special Interest Group (ICCH-SIG). (See Details)
- Toronto Public Library, Metropolitan Toronto Reference Library
- http://www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/uni_chi_index.jsp
- Provides reference services to residents of Metropolitan Toronto and areas in person and through electronic means. (See Details)
- itbusiness.ca
- http://www.itbusiness.ca/
- Offers daily news on the IT industry. (See Details)
The Canadian Women's Health Network and the Centres of Excellence for Women's Health program are financially supported by Health Canada through the Women's Health Contribution Program. The views herein do not necessarily represent the official policy of Health Canada.