A companion document to the BC Healthguide, this handbook is directed to first nations people who have difficulties accessing health care services. Intended to help aboriginal people make positive and informed health decisions. Desribes how and when to use the BC HealthGuide, who are aboriginal peoples of BC, consumer health rights, health services to First Nations, rural and remote communities, and a glossary of Aboriginal and Health Related Terms.
Presents a companion document to the BC Healthguide, this video is directed to first nations people who have difficulties accessing health care services. Intended to help aboriginal people make positive and informed health decisions. Describes how and when to use the BC HealthGuide, who are Aboriginal peoples of BC, consumer health rights, health services to First Nations, rural and remote communities, and a glossary of Aboriginal and Health Related Terms.
Includes simple guidelines on how to recognize and handle over 190 common health problems including back and neck pain, chest and repiratory problems, sexual health, mental health and women's health. Also includes chapters on making wise health decisions, developing an effective relationship with your doctor, staying healthy, and leading a healthy lifestyle. Information comes from medical literature that has been reviewed by health professionals.
Develops policy, programs and legislation for health and social services in the NWT. Promotes, maintains and enhances the health and well-being of the NWT population; and provides support to local boards assuming a larger role in managing and delivering health and social services programs.
Administers the public health care system in Nova Scotia and implements the provincial government’s health policies. Website includes media releases, departmental reports, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Responsible for administering the Ontario health care system through such programs as health insurance, community and public health, health promotion, and the regulation of hospitals and nursing homes. Responsable de l’administration du système ontarien de soins de santé par l’entremise de divers programmes comme l’assurance-santé, les services de santé communautaire et de santé publique, la promotion de la santé, et la réglementation des hôpitaux et des maisons de soins infirmiers.
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<p>Multiple URL found: "http://www.gov.on.ca/health/indexf.html and http://www.health.gov.on.ca/"</p>
Administers health and social services to the people of Prince Edward Island. Webiste identifies legislation administered by the Department and lists resources available on site at the Health Information Resource Centre.
Commits itself to quality health and social services for Yukoners by providing a range of accessible, affordable services that offer individuals the skills to live healthy and independent lives, and that assist families and communities to reach their full potential. Le ministère détermine les grandes priorités, les objectifs et les orientations en matière de santé et de services sociaux, et veille à leur application. Ce site offre des informations, des actualités, des répertoires et annuaires de ressources, etc.
