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- Addiction Intervention Association - Voluntary, non-profit organization for the certification of alcohol and drug counselors. Provides local chapter listings, membership information and job postings.
www.aia.ca
- Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Canada - Educational organization and advocacy body for healthcare fundraising professionals.
www.ahpcanada.com
- BIOTECanada - 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.
www.biotech.ca
- Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians - Provides national guidelines for the practice of emergency medicine, as well as keeping physicians informed of developments in this field.
www.caep.ca
- Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists - A national certifying body for radiological, radiation, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance professionals. Also provides training and continued education to its members.
www.camrt.ca
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - An organization providing services, products and networking opportunities to its members.
www.caot.ca
- Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists - Information on new initiatives, professional issues, certification news, and general information.
www.pando.ca
- Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists - A professional organization offering educational materials, employment opportunities and news bulletins.
www.caro-acro.ca
- Canadian Bioethics Society - 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.
www.bioethics.ca
- Canadian Cancer Etiology Research Network - Canadian organization open to Canadian researchers from any discipline interested in cancer etiology.
www.ccern.org
- Canadian Cardiovascular Society - Offers information on the structure, activities, and policies of the society and describes cardiovascular research and resources in Canada.
www.ccs.ca
- Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance - An organization working with government and non-profit associations towards educating the public and health care professionals about antibiotic use.
www.ccar-ccra.org
- Canadian Complementary Medical Association - A network of physicians, osteopaths, residents and medical students with a special interest or expertise in complementary medicine. Provides public education and research opportunities.
www.ccmadoctors.ca
- Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses - Represents Canadian nurses interested in heart health and practicing in the cardiovascular field and offers information on conferences, news, standards, national committees and provincial links.
www.cardiovascularnurse.com
- Canadian Dermatology Association - Provides continuing medical education for its members, advocates for improved patient care and provides public education on several aspects of skin care.
www.dermatology.ca
- Canadian Health Coalition - An advocacy group representing unions, seniors, women, students, consumers and health care professionals, towards preserving Medicare and improving the health system.
www.healthcoalition.ca
- Canadian Healthcare Association - 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.
www.cha.ca
- Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association - A national organization providing advocacy, research opportunities, and seeking to raise awareness about palliative care.
www.cpca.net
- Canadian Medical Association - Provides information about the organization, its policies and activities. Resources include online medical journals, clinical practice guidelines, and health care news.
www.cma.ca
- Canadian MedicAlert Foundation - Emergency medical information service provides identification bracelets, and 24hr-accessible computerized medical files to medical personnel.
www.medicalert.ca
- Canadian Oncology Societies (COS) - A professional association for physicians, nurses and pharmacy professionals involved in cancer research and treatment. Facilitates professional communication between members.
www.cos.ca
- Canadian Podiatric Medical Association - A professional organization of 200 members having received their education in the United States, and aiming to provide public education about foot care.
www.podiatrycanada.org
- Canadian Podiatric Medical Students Association - Promoting communication between medical students and podiatrists, as well as providing a directory of podiatrists.
www.geocities.com/podstudentsforum/canpodstudents.html
- Canadian Public Health Association - A national, independent, voluntary association representing and providing education about public health issues.
www.cpha.ca
- Canadian Red Cross - News and information about fundraising, volunteering and relief programs as well as job listings.
www.redcross.ca
- Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Provides information about the society, conferences, publications, press releases and offers a physical activity guide.
www.csep.ca
- Canadian Society for International Health - Includes information about this voluntary organization as well as publications and details about travel clinics.
www.csih.org
- Canadian Women's Health Network - 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.
www.cwhn.ca
- Community and Hospital Infection Control Association - Dedicated to improving the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control.
www.chica.org
- Dietitians of Canada - Diet plays an important role in a healthy lifestyle. The national association of Canadian registered dietitians offers resources for consumers and other health professionals.
www.dietitians.ca
- Doctors without Borders - Official site of 1999 Nobel Peace Prize winning humanitarian organisation featuring work by award winning documentary photographer Conrad Duroseau and others.
www.msf.ca
- Institute for Work and Health - Details about this not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing workplace disability, improved treatment, and optimal recovery.
www.iwh.on.ca
- National Blood Safety Council - Provides forums, news, links and other information on blood saftey issues.
www.bloodsafety.gc.ca
- National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths - Professional organization providing a directory of practitioners, membership information and general details about homeopathy.
www.nupath.org
- North American Chronic Pain Association of Canada - NACPAC is a national self-help organization dedicated to providing support to people in chronic pain, and to giving them assistance in living their lives to the fullest.
www.chronicpaincanada.org
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - National organization responsible for setting and maintaining the standards for postgraduate medical education, for certifying specialist physicians and surgeons, and promoting their continued education.
rcpsc.medical.org
- Society of Rural Physicians of Canada - A voluntary, professional organization aiming to provide support to its members and engaging in research dealing with rural health issues.
www.srpc.ca
- St. John Ambulance Canada - A humanitarian organization offering first aid training, volunteering opportunities, medical supplies and safety information.
www.sja.ca
- Starlight Children's Foundation - A non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of seriously ill children and their loved ones with a variety of innovative programs, services and events.
www.starlightcanada.org
- The Canadian Orthopaedic Association - Providing continuing medical education, membership and fellowship information as well as selected news and scientific articles.
www.coa-aco.org
- The Canadian Orthoptic Society - A professional organization providing continuing education, news updates, job postings and networking opportunities for its members.
www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TCOS
- The Islet Foundation - Islet xenotransplantation has reversed diabetes in people and monkeys without immunosuppressive drugs, and may deliver the cure within this decade.
www.islet.org
- The Society of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists of Canada - Establishes clinical practice guidelines, provides consumer information as well as services for its members such as continuing education and conferences.
www.sogc.org
- Victorian Order of Nurses - VON Canada - A national health care organization and a federally registered charity providing in home nursing service. Describes aims, reports, history and locations of provincial offices.
www.von.ca
- World Cervicogenic Headache Society - Organization of physicians and other health care professionals studying the relationship of neck pathology to headaches and providing education on this topic.
www.cervicogenic.com
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