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AllRefer.com - Health Channel
Health channel includes Medical Encyclopedia, Pictures & Images, Diseases & Conditions, Symptoms Guide, Tests & Exams, Surgery & Procedures, Health News, Diet & Nutrition, Injuries & Wounds, Poisons & Overdoses, Alternative Medicine, and Special Topics

Asbestos.com
Asbestos.com is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information to our visitors in the hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos cancer.

Canadian Breast Cancer Network
The Canadian Breast Cancer Network is a survivor-directed national network of organizations and individuals.

CaringforKids
This website is developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society.  It offers parents excellent evidence based reviews on common problems such as allergies and constipation.     

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recognized as the leading U.S. agency for protecting the health and safety of people.  It also provides credible information to enhance health decisions.

Children's Mental Health Ontario
Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) represents and supports the providers of child and youth mental health treatment services throughout Ontario.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons
This website provides information regarding the functions, values and goals of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.  It will also provide you with information about individual physicians.

Dietitians of Canada
This website is designed to help you check out your food choices, your activity patterns, and your healthy weight.

Healthopedia
Healthopedia.com is a medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources.

Healthy Canadians
Your source for a healthier lifestyle.

HealthyOntario.com
HealthyOntario.com provides users with a world-leading web destination for health information and services.

Heresthedeal.ca
Developing Engaged Adolescent Leaders is an extension of the Children’s Centre Foundation, Thunder Bay and was created for youth to support one another in their struggles against addictions, body image, depression, anxiety and suicide.

Hospital Report Research Collaborative 
Ontario Hospital Association and the Ministry of Health and Long term Care provide hospital report cards online.

Mayo Clinic
Mayoclinic.com provides reliable information for a healthier life from the Mayo Clinic.

Medline Plus
This consumer health site includes news briefs, reference sources, drug information and links to other recommended sites.

Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
This website is the authority on asbestos cancer.  Great resources for patients and their families.

National Cancer Institute
This website provides users with access to valuable cancer-related health information.

National Health Expenditure Trends 1975-2009
This publication includes updated expenditure data by source of funds(sector) and use of funds (category) at the provincial/territorial level and for Canada. It also contains an overview with discussion on the trends of health care spending in Canada. International comparisons such as health spending to GDP ratio are included, as well as a comprehensive set of data and technical notes.

National Library of Medicine
Website of the National Library of Medicine, provides you with resources of the world's largest biomedical library.

Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre
Home of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre, features its programs and services, and provides information for health professionals,  patients and their families.

Prescription Drug Reference
This website provides you with easy to understand information on prescription drugs.  You can search by product name, or by medical condition.

Public Health Agency of Canada
PHAC's website provides health information for your general knowledge.

Virtual Reference Library
Health and Medicine - Diseases, wellness, mental health, health care system, substance abuse and addiction, drugs, anatomy, pregnancy, fitness, alternative medicine. Includes extensive list of resources.

Welcome to Health Canada Online
Health Canada Online has information on the health status of Canadians, covering topics such as health care, public health, health research, etc.

With an Open Mind
With an Open Mind is designed to increase the awareness and knowledge of mental illness and treatment options; improve public attitudes about those who have or have had mental illness and their families; and generate action to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against people with a mental illness.

World Health Organization
Visit the World Health Organization (WHO) website for the latest information on disease and injury prevention and control.  They cover hot topics such as disease outbreaks.

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