211 Ontario North
This up-to-date, accessible, searchable database provides comprehensive access to information about social, community, health and government services in Northeastern Ontario. Alternatively, people can call 211 to access the 211 Ontario North telephone service.
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
MOHLTC website providing information about how our health care system is changing and to learn more about new and expanded health care options.
WebMD
Credible and in-depth medical news, features, reference material, and online community programs.
Up to Date
The largest clinical community in the world dedicated to synthesizing knowledge for clinicians and patients.
Family Doctor
Health information for the whole family.
Medline Plus
Will direct you to information to help answer health questions.
Mayo Clinic
Free personalized health information for you and your family.
Healthy Ontario
A Government of Ontario site that provides the health information, and advice on healthcare, and was designed to help people connect to current health news, programs and services that encourages healthy living and overall wellness.
Canadian Health Agency
Goal is to strengthen Canada's capacity to protect and improve the health of Canadians.
MedicineNet
An online, healthcare media publishing company. It provides easy-to-read, in-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers via its robust, user-friendly, interactive website.
North East Health Line
A listing by category of health services available in the North East.
MedEffect Canada
A Health Canada website which provides consumers, patients, and health professionals with easy access to information on drugs and other health products.
Drugs
Online drug information.
Drugwatch
Provides up-to-date information on the side effects of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Farm Tour - Why eat local?
Dietitian Tara Blake did a Farm Tour in the area. Recipies below
- Local is fresh and tasty
- A wide variety of local foods are available: vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, poultry, cheese, honey and maple syrup just to name a few
- Save money as food produced close to home is often a good buy
- Preserve our farms for the future
- Support local farms and their families
For recipes from the Farm Tour - click here
"I had a delightful day yesterday touring some of the best things that Powassan and Area has to offer... fresh local food"
Unlock Food (formerly Eat Right Ontario)
Helps you to improve your health and quality of life through healthy eating.
The Canadian Diabetes Association
A leading expert and authority on diabetes in Canada – and around the world.
Dial-A-Dietitian
Part of an evolving telehealth care platform that provides multi-disciplined comprehensive self-care and health system navigation services.
Dietitians of Canada
The website of the national professional association for dietitians, providing information and videos about healthy eating.
Quick Tips: Health Eating on a Budget - HealthLink BC
Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
Credible and up-to-date information and education on sexual health.
Hospital for Sick Children
Treating the mother and protecting the unborn.
International BreastFeeding Clinic
Evidence-based information on breastfeeding.
Stay on Your Feet Program - Visit this site for more information
Stay On Your Feet is a falls prevention program made up of community partners. Most falls are predictable and preventable. Many falls are the result of health or lifestyle factors. It is important to stay healthy to prevent falls and keep your independence.
Advanced Care Planning - Visit this site for more information
Advance Care Planning is a process of reflection and communication. It is a time for you to reflect on your values and wishes, and to let people know what kind of health and personal care you think you may want in the future if you became mentally incapable of consenting to or refusing treatment or other care. Watch the video on the left to learn more.
Click below to download the following documents:
Speak Up: Start the Conversation about End-Of-Life Care Advanced Care Planning Workbook
Caring for Kids (through the Canadian Pediatric Society)
Designed to provide parents with information about their child's health and well-being.
One Kids Place
One Kids Place offers a range of services to help children, youth and their families with physical, developmental and communication delays and disabilities. Services, based on principles of best practices, vary depending on the needs of the child, their age and possible diagnosis. Services will be individualized to meet each child’s needs. Our team is committed to updating their skills and knowledge to work together with children, youth and their families to achieve their full potential.
Healthy Child Development
Important and up-to-date information regarding healthy child development.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/early-child-development
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Health-Topics/Health-Promotion/Child-Youth-Health
https://www.myhealthunit.ca/en/community-data-and-reports/child-health-and-development.aspx
Best Start
Ontario’s Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre.
Canadian Paediatric Society
The website is a reliable source of health information.
Sick Kids
The website is a reliable source of health information.
MotherRisk – Treating and Mother, Protecting the Unborn
Provides detailed and current information for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their healthcare providers on conditions and substances that are of concern to mothers and babies. Counsellors are also available by phone to answer questions.
The Canadian Cancer Society
A national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
The Arthritis Society
Searching for the underlying causes and subsequent cures for arthritis, and promoting the best possible care and treatment for people with arthritis.
Heart & Stroke Foundation
All the content is Canadian, current and has been developed and approved by Heart and Stroke Foundation medical and other experts.
Alzheimer's Society
The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementia and advance the search for the cause and cure.
Community Care Access Centre
Helps you plan and make informed decisions about managing your health-care needs when you leave hospital, or when you are referred from the community.
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
The NBPSDHU is an organization that works with communities in our area to promote and protect health.
Better Choices Better Health
The Online Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program (Better Choices, Better Health®), is FREE to individuals across Ontario who are living with one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, chronic pain, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, heart or kidney conditions. The program was developed at Stanford University and was designed to improve confidence in the participants, and address issues that are most important to individuals living with chronic conditions.
Osteoporosis Canada
Educates, empowers and supports individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.
Canadian Hypertension Society
The Canadian Hypertension Society is a volunteer, nonprofit, charitable organization that is dedicated to the promotion of hypertension research and education in Canada.
The Lung Association
Promoting and improving lung health for all Canadians.
Northeastern Ontario Stroke Network
Stroke community resources.
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Information on heart and stroke and how to reduce risk.
- Downloadable wallet card for the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke
- Heart Healthy Recipes
Canadian Diabetes Association
Promoting the health of Canadians and working to eliminate diabetes.
The Arthritis Society of Canada
Canada’s principal arthritis health charity dedicated to funding and promoting arthritis education, research-based solutions and community-based support.