Canadian Health Network
Track down a vast body of health information using the keyword search feature or the A-Z subject index.

Canadian Society for International Health: Travel Health Clinics
Advice on what to do before, during and after you travel to warm climates and developing countries. The site offers a referral service to hospitals and clinics that provide pre- and post-travel services, including immunization and examinations.

Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources
An award-winning portal site compiled by the University of Iowa Medical Library. A search engine and an alphabetical list of over 150 diseases and conditions make it easy to find information and links to relevant websites.

Health Canada Online
This large site is a product of Health Canada, the federal government department "responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health".

Health Sciences Libraries (University of Manitoba)
The Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library website provides access to library services, Internet links and much more.

MayoClinic.com
This excellent website, focused on patient education, provides access to the expertise of the physicians and scientists of the prestigious Mayo Clinic.

Medline Plus Health Topics
This U.S. National Library of Medicine site provides access to information on over 700 topics dealing with medical conditions, diseases and wellness. Search by alphabetical listing, broad subject grouping or consult a list of frequently requested topics. Highly recommended!

NOAH (New York Online Access to Health)
Search this extensive collection of health topics and resources by topic, subject index or keyword.

What About Men's Health?
The National Women's Health Information Center has produced this informative site about men for the women in their lives. The site provides a good overview of men's major health concerns.

Alzheimer Society Manitoba
A resource for provincial Alzheimer events, news releases and programs and services relevant to individuals with Alzheimer Disease as well as their families and caregivers.

Alzheimer Society of Canada
An overview of what Alzheimer Disease is, current research, caregiving suggestions and a Physician's Corner for clinical information.

Manitoba Seniors' Guide
This section of the Manitoba government's Seniors Directorate documents the various health care services and fitness & recreation facilities specifically designed to benefit seniors.

Osteoporosis Online
One in four women and one in eight men over the age of 50 develop osteoporosis. This informative Osteoporosis Society of Canada site provides definitions, risk factors, prevention strategies and treatment options from a Canadian perspective.

Canadian Dental Association
Canada's national dental association provides information for dentists and patients on this site. Includes a special Kids section.

Simple Steps to Better Dental Health
This commercial site provides dental health information from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

Canadian AIDS Society
The Canadian AIDS Society is the "national coalition of 115 community-based AIDS organizations across Canada". The site provides news, events, CAS projects and advocacy, publications and much more.

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
"The Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) is committed to improving the health and quality of life of all people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) in Canada. CATIE provides HIV/AIDS treatment information to PHAs, caregivers and AIDS service organisations who are encouraged to be active partners in achieving informed decision-making and optimal health care".

Arthritis Society
This national site for Canadian arthritis information provides resources on types of arthritis, tips for living well, programs & resources, advocacy, research and links to provincial arthritis associations.

Canadian Lung Association
The Lung Association's website has informative resources on asthma, allergies, bronchitis and many other respiratory conditions and diseases.

CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
A FAQ section, online brochures and a topical navigation system contribute to CHADD's goal to "improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support".

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
ADDA's goal is to improve the lives of people with Attention Deficit Disorder through education, research and public advocacy.

Canadian Cancer Society
The website of the national, community-based organization of volunteers has information on cancer research, news, support services, risk reduction data and much more.

Cancer.gov
This massive National Cancer Institute site is an important resource for cancer information in the form of statistics, clinical trials, research programs and research funding. Formerly called Cancernet, the site includes a search engine, site index, FAQ and a help page.

CDC - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This Center for Disease Control site provides a wealth of information on the diagnosis and treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Fibromyalgia
Ask NOAH provides links to web-based resources on Fibromyalgia.

Canadian Diabetes Association
This national site offers news and general information to people wanting to learn more about diabetes, as well as to professionals who need to keep abreast of publications, grants, conferences and mentor programs.

Canadian Dyslexia Association
The Canadian Dyslexia Association promotes its mandate on this site with links to news, publications and resources on techniques to improve the quality of life of the "estimated five million Canadians" with dyslexia.

Eyesite.ca
Eyesite.ca is the information service of the Canadian Opthalmological Society. The site provides information on eye disorders, conditions and treatments including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal detachment and much more.

American Heart Association
The U.S. national voluntary health agency's website is a good source for reliable information on heart and stroke issues. The site includes a search engine as well as topical sections.

Heart & Stroke Foundation
This recommended Canadian site provides the layperson with authoritative, up-to-date information on heart disease and stroke.

HeartInfo
HeartInfo.org is "an independent, educational Website that provides consumers with instructional information and services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease".

National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
This is a searchable site for information on stroke and other neurological disorders. An excellent site for pertinent information on neurological health issues.

Canadian Hemophilia Society
The Canadian Hemophilia Society's website is a comprehensive information resource for the hemophilia and bleeding disorders community and the general public. The site includes material on the safety of the blood supply and transfusion risks.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Canadians have one of the highest rates of MS in the world. Consult FAQs, read up on the latest research and medical news, and discover the various services available to individuals with MS and their families.

Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada
The Association provides this website as part of its effort to provide "relevant and current information about many types of neuromuscular disorders in an easy to understand format". The site includes links to news & events, research, resources for living with MD and much more.

Michael J. Fox Foundation
"The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research is dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within this decade through an aggressively funded research agenda". The site includes extensive links to other Parkinson web resources.

Parkinson Society Canada
This nonprofit charitable organization's website contains news on Society activities, Parkinson's research, support resources and much more.

APA Help Center
The American Psychological Association's Help Center provides advice on how and when to access psychological services as well as on how psychology can help with life's problems.

Internet Mental Health
Internet Mental Health's central resource provides information on the 52 most common mental health disorders, including details on diagnosis, treatment, medication and research findings.

Mental Health Net
Considered the oldest and largest web-based resource of its kind, Mental Health Net provides access to information on mental health disorders and resources in psychology, psychiatry and social work.

Psych Central Resource Directory
This annotated and reviewed directory of Internet mental health and psychology resources is managed by psychologist Dr. John M. Grohol.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
A subdivision of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, this site provides access to an extensive collection of online brochures and factsheets on product alerts, food safety and food handling.

Dieticians of Canada
This excellent resource includes the interactive "Eat Well, Live Well" site which analyzes food choices, physical activity and body weight.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP consists of physicians from the U.S., Canada and Latin America, dedicated to achieving "optimal physical, mental, and social health for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults".

KidsHealth.org
"Expert information from the Nemours Foundation", a recognized U.S. authority. A variety of issues address adolescent and young adult health and development.

Canadian Women's Health Network
This site, designed for women across Canada, offers online resources on illness, prevention, chronic pain and disabilties.

Web Centre for Women's Health
The University of Manitoba's Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences Department, an internationally acclaimed facility associated with the Women's Hospital at Health Sciences Centre, maintains this excellent web resource.