| • | Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada - The association is concerned with medical education and biomedical and health research. Offers background, news, publications, issues and links to Canadian faculties of medicine. |
| • | Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Canada - Educational organization and advocacy body for healthcare fundraising professionals. |
| • | Be Healthy Canada - National organization providing directories for health information and services for each province and territory. Lists local authorities and organizations, databases, surveys and statistics, news and message groups. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) - Voluntary, non-profit organization for the certification of alcohol and drug counselors. Provides local chapter listings, membership information and job postings. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Canadian Association of General Surgeons - Providing continuing education opportunities and public policies in the areas of clinical care, education, and research. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - An organization providing services, products and networking opportunities to its members. |
| • | Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists - Information on new initiatives, professional issues, certification news, and general information. |
| • | Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists - A professional organization offering educational materials, employment opportunities and news bulletins. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Canadian Burn Survivors Association - Referrals, information and links to world-wide support organizations. |
| • | Canadian Cardiovascular Society - Offers information on the structure, activities, and policies of the society and describes cardiovascular research and resources in Canada. |
| • | 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. |
| • | 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. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition - An industry-funded organization advocating for evidence-based nutrition policy in Canada. Provides membership information and media releases. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Canadian Health Coalition - An advocacy group representing unions, seniors, women, students, consumers and health care professionals, towards preserving Medicare and improving the health system. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Canadian Medical Association - Provides information about the organization, its policies and activities. Resources include online medical journals, clinical practice guidelines, and health care news. |
| • | Canadian MedicAlert Foundation - Emergency medical information service provides identification bracelets, and 24hr-accessible computerized medical files to medical personnel. |
| • | Canadian Oncology Societies (COS) - A professional association for physicians, nurses and pharmacy professionals involved in cancer research and treatment. Facilitates professional communication between members. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Canadian Podiatric Medical Students Association - Promoting communication between medical students and podiatrists, as well as providing a directory of podiatrists. |
| • | Canadian Public Health Association - A national, independent, voluntary association representing and providing education about public health issues. |
| • | Canadian Red Cross - News and information about fundraising, volunteering and relief programs as well as job listings. |
| • | Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Provides information about the society, conferences, publications, press releases and offers a physical activity guide. |
| • | Canadian Society for International Health - Includes information about this voluntary organization as well as publications and details about travel clinics. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Community and Hospital Infection Control Association - Dedicated to improving the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Doctors without Borders - Official site of 1999 Nobel Peace Prize winning humanitarian organisation featuring work by award winning documentary photographer Conrad Duroseau and others. |
| • | Gay and Lesbian Medical Association - Aims at improving health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Provides a referral program, continuing education, and publishes a quaterly medical journal. |
| • | Institute for Work and Health - Details about this not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing workplace disability, improved treatment, and optimal recovery. |
| • | Medical Council of Canada - Created by the Canada Medical Act, promotes a qualification in medicine, maintains the Canadian Medical Register, and supports research in the field of medical examinations. |
| • | NAPAH - National Association for Physical Activity and Health - A non-profit organization empowering Canadians to achieve optimum wellness through physical activity and healthy lifestyles. |
| • | National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths - Professional organization providing a directory of practitioners, membership information and general details about homeopathy. |
| • | Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association of Canada - Represents manufacturers, advertisers and distributors of self-care products such as nonprescription medications, herbal remedies/natural health products, nutritional supplements, and home diagnostic kits. Also active in the regulation of the latter prod |
| • | 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. |
| • | 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. |
| • | St. John Ambulance Canada - A humanitarian organization offering first aid training, volunteering opportunities, medical supplies and safety information. |
| • | 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. |
| • | The Canadian Orthopaedic Association - Providing continuing medical education, membership and fellowship information as well as selected news and scientific articles. |
| • | The Canadian Orthoptic Society - A professional organization providing continuing education, news updates, job postings and networking opportunities for its members. |
| • | The Islet Foundation - Islet xenotransplantation has reversed diabetes in people and monkeys without immunosuppressive drugs, and may deliver the cure within this decade. |
| • | 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. |
