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.
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.
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.
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.
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, an extensive list of their publications is available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 quaterly medical journal.
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.
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.
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.
St. John Ambulance Canada
- http://www.sja.ca
- A humanitarian organization offering first aid training, volunteering opportunities, medical supplies and safety information.
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.
