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Interior Health Authority - http://www.interiorhealth.ca/
Responsible for health services to residents in the interior region of the province. Provides health care FAQs, news releases, service details, and career opportunities. |
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Ministry of Health Services - http://www.gov.bc.ca/health/
Provides information about health issues and provincial health care system, such as primary health care, Medical Services Plan and Pharmacare. |
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Provincial Health Services Authority - http://www.phsa.ca/default.htm
One of six health authorities, responsible for management of several health services and units. Includes overview of agencies and services. |
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British Columbia Transplant Society - http://www.transplant.bc.ca/
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 a donor on-line or through the mail. |
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The McCreary Centre Society - http://www.mcs.bc.ca/
Nonprofit committed to improving health of BC youth through information, research and community-based participation projects. |
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Dial-A-Dietitian - http://www.dialadietitian.org/
Free telephone nutrition information service staffed by registered dietitians and nutritionists. |
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Pacific Blue Cross - http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/
Provider of extended health and dental benefits. Describes products, services, membership, benefits, brokers and consultants. |
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SportMed BC - http://www.sportmedbc.com/
Promotes best practices in sport health, safety and training. Offers programs and services for athletes, parents and health practitioners. |
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WorkSafeBC - http://www2.worksafebc.com/Safety/Home.asp
Injury and illness prevention resources, and workplace health and safety information. |
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Peoples Drug Mart - http://www.peoplesdrugmart.com/
Chain of drug stores across the province. Includes PeopleFirst magazine, store locations, "Ask your Pharmacist", current flyer and corporate information. |
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http://www.theobc.org/ - http://www.theobc.org/
Offers employment preparation, career development and recreational courses to mental health consumers and people with other disabilities. |
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healthnetBC - http://healthnet.hnet.bc.ca/
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. |
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British Columbia Perinatal Health Program - http://www.bcphp.ca/
Facilitates and supports the development of the regionalization of perinatal care within the province. Resource for perinatal health care providers in hospitals, provincial health units and professional associations. |
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Griefworks BC - http://www.griefworksbc.com/
Provides information, grief support and counselling for those coping with loss. Serves multiple language communities and includes resources for bereavement support providers. |
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Centre for Ability - http://www.centreforability.bc.ca/
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. |
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Emergency Preparedness Conference - http://www.jibc.ca/epconference/
Annual conference showcasing resources for emergency preparedness. Includes location and registration information. |
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HEAL - Healthy Eating and Active Living - http://www.healbc.ca/
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. |
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Kintec Footlabs - http://www.kintecfootlabs.com/
Retail chain specializing in orthotics, braces, and sports, casual, and orthopaedic footwear. Also carries a line of electrical stimulators. Includes newsletter and product, service, and location information, links to related resources. |
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Family Services of the North Shore - http://www.familyservices.bc.ca/
Offers broad range of community education, community counselling and community volunteer programs, addressing the unique and changing needs of North Shore families. |
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Counselling BC.com - http://www.counsellingbc.com/
Offers resources for mental health consumers and professionals. Search the directory by geographic region, area of practice, name, or languages spoken. |
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BC Coalition for Health Promotion - http://www.vcn.bc.ca/bchpc/
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. |
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BC Pets and Friends - http://www.petsandfriends.org/
Nonprofit matches pet and owner teams with patients and residents of medical facilities. Includes program details, news, event calendar, sponsors and volunteer information. |
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MediDent - http://www.medident.ca
Provides a guide to medical and dental professionals, as well as links to hospitals. |
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BC Doctors - http://www.bcdoctors.com/
For consumers and professionals, online medical directory provides health news, tool for finding doctors, medical journals and a services directory. |
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HOC Hyperbaric Health System - http://www.hyperbaric-care.com/
Clinics offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy and treatment for acute and chronic wounds. |