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healthnetBC
healthnetBC: Provincial government site promotes effective information management in the health sector and sharing of information on a secure, authorized and auditable basis among health service providers, managers, governors, researchers and consumers. (Health)
http://healthnet.hnet.bc.ca/ |
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HiNET British Columbia Health Industries Network
HiNET British Columbia Health Industries Network: A vehicle for information exchange and communication among members of the health sector. Includes client support services. (Health)
http://www.hinetbc.org/ |
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HEAL - Healthy Eating and Active Living
HEAL - Healthy Eating and Active Living: A network of individuals and organizations working for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Includes details of their programs and initiatives. (Health)
http://www.healbc.ca/ |
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Dial-A-Dietitian
Dial-A-Dietitian: Free telephone nutrition information service staffed by registered dietitians and nutritionists. (Health)
http://www.dialadietitian.org/ |
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SportMed BC
SportMed BC: Promotes best practices in sport health, safety and training. Offers programs and services for athletes, parents and health practitioners. (Health)
http://www.sportmedbc.com/ |
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Interior Health Authority
Interior Health Authority: Responsible for health services to residents in the interior region of the province. Provides health care FAQs, news releases, service details, and career opportunities. (Health)
http://www.interiorhealth.ca/ |
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Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross: Provider of extended health and dental benefits. Describes products, services, membership, benefits, brokers and consultants. (Health)
http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/ |
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BC Coalition for Health Promotion
BC Coalition for Health Promotion: Resource for advancing health promotion, with focus on sustainable funding, community empowerment and self-determination. Includes funding framework for communities and updates on health promotion advancement in the province. (Health)
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/bchpc/ |
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Emergency Preparedness Conference
Emergency Preparedness Conference: Annual conference showcasing resources for emergency preparedness. Includes location and registration information. (Health)
http://www.epconference.ca/ |
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BC Doctors
BC Doctors: For consumers and professionals, online medical directory provides health news, tool for finding doctors, medical journals and a services directory. (Health)
http://www.bcdoctors.com/ |
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BC HealthGuide
BC HealthGuide: Details on acute and chronic conditions/diseases and rare disorders - symptoms, treatments, prevention, tests, and when to call a professional. (Health)
http://bchealthguide.org/ |
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British Columbia Childbirth
British Columbia Childbirth: Collection of articles and links to news stories related to childbirth issues. Includes class schedule, FAQs and doula service information. (Health)
http://www.birth.bc.ca/birth/enter.htm |
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WISE - Wellbeing through Inclusion Socially & Economically
WISE - Wellbeing through Inclusion Socially & Economically: Represents and acts with persons whose lives are negatively affected by policies of exclusion. Details how such policies encourage poverty and deteriorating health, and works toward change. (Health)
http://www.wise-bc.org/ |
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Centre for Ability
Centre for Ability: Provides therapy services and support programs for children with disabilities ages 0-5 years, vocational rehabilitation and transition services for adults with disabilities, and community living services for adults with multiple disabilities. (Health)
http://www.centreforability.bc.ca/ |
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BC Pets and Friends
BC Pets and Friends: Nonprofit matches pet and owner teams with patients and residents of medical facilities. Includes program details, news, event calendar, sponsors and volunteer information. (Health)
http://www.petsandfriends.org/ |
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Ministry of Health Services
Ministry of Health Services: Provides information about health issues and provincial health care system, such as primary health care, Medical Services Plan and Pharmacare. (Health)
http://www.gov.bc.ca/bvprd/bc/channel.do?action=ministry&channelID=-8387&navId=NAV_ID_province |
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Family Services of the North Shore
Family Services of the North Shore: Offers broad range of community education, community counselling and community volunteer programs, addressing the unique and changing needs of North Shore families. (Health)
http://www.familyservices.bc.ca/ |
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British Columbia Reproductive Care Program
British Columbia Reproductive Care Program: Resource for perinatal health care providers in hospitals, provincial health units and professional associations. (Health)
http://www.rcp.gov.bc.ca/ |
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North Shore/Coast Garibaldi Health Services
North Shore/Coast Garibaldi Health Services: Part of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, provides acute and residential care, and other community health programs. Find a doctor or update your health knowledge. (Health)
http://www.nscg.ca/ |
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British Columbia Transplant Society
British Columbia Transplant Society: Information on a number of issues affecting BC organ donation, including numbers of organ donations currently needed, donor programs and how to register to become an donor on-line or through the mail. (Health)
http://www.transplant.bc.ca/ |
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British Columbia Safety Council
British Columbia Safety Council: Works with public and private sectors to upgrade levels of safety through training, education and advocacy. Learn about traffic, motorcycle, occupational and community safety. (Health)
http://www.safetycouncil.bc.ca/ |
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The McCreary Centre Society
The McCreary Centre Society: Nonprofit committed to improving health of BC youth through information, research and community-based participation projects. (Health)
http://www.mcs.bc.ca/ |
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Griefworks BC
Griefworks BC: Provides information, grief support and counselling for those coping with loss. Serves multiple language communities and includes resources for bereavement support providers. (Health)
http://www.griefworksbc.com/ |
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WorkSafe BC
WorkSafe BC: Sponsored by WCB, searchable occupational health and safety regulations, and workplace health and safety resources. (Health)
http://www.healthandsafetycentre.org/ |
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Peoples Drug Mart
Peoples Drug Mart: Chain of drug stores across the province. Includes PeopleFirst magazine, store locations, "Ask your Pharmacist", current flyer and corporate information. (Health)
http://www.peoplesdrugmart.com/ |
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Provincial Health Services Authority
Provincial Health Services Authority: One of six health authorities, responsible for management of several health services and units, including BC Centre for Disease Control, Children's and Women's Health Centre, and BC Cancer Agency. (Health)
http://www.phsa.ca/ |
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Counselling BC
Counselling BC: Resources for mental health consumers and mental health professionals. Locate a counsellor by geographic region, field of practice or name. (Health)
http://www.counsellingbc.com/ |
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Theo BC
Theo BC: Offers employment preparation, career development and recreational courses to mental health consumers and people with other disabilities. (Health)
http://www.theobc.org/ |
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William Glasser Association of British Columbia
William Glasser Association of British Columbia: Nonprofit promotes teaching of choice theory, reality therapy and lead management, and provides training and professional development. Includes member list and information on training sessions. (Health)
http://www.wgabc.org/ |
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Information: Information on resources in British Columbia, including health practitioners, hospitals, clinics, providers of information on conditions and diseases, public health and safety organizations, alternative health practitioners and/or providers of health-rela
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