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Accent on Feet
Advanced Hi-Tech foot care service. Specializing in bunions, heel pain and prescription orthotics. World-renowned celebrity shoe collection. Most widely quoted podiatrist.
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute
The AFCI/IFAC is a non-profit national organization founded in 1995 to design and provide continuing education in acupuncture to physicians, dentists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, naturopathic...
Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is a non-profit, non-denominational development agency that seeks lasting and effective solutions to address the issues of global poverty. Its programs emphasize education...
The Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Society is the primary source of information and education for people living with arthritis in Canada. The mission of The Society is to search for the underlying causes and subsequent...
Association of Local Public Health Agencies
alPHa provides leadership to Ontario's public health units and boards of health in the management and delivery of efficient, effective public health services. We represent members before governments...
BC Nurses' Union
The British Columbia Nurses' Union represents more than 32,000 nurses and allied health workers who provide care in hospitals, longterm care and the community. BCNU is active in campaigns to address...
Bayshore Home Health
Bayshore Home Health is Canada's largest provider of home and community health care services, with more than 50 home care offices, 20 community care infusion clinics and two dialysis centres. It...
Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem, M.Ed.
Seeking answers to questions about building and maintaining personal & professional relationships? Ask Marilyn, a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and consultant to business with over 30...
Bellwood Health Services Inc.
Bellwood Health Services is a centre of excellence in the treatment of alcohol, drug and sexual addictions, problem gambling, eating disorders and PTSD/Trauma. Support is available for families and...
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Founded in 1982, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every person in Canada affected by a brain tumour through support, education...
Breast Cancer Society of Canada
A volunteer-driven, non-profit organization established in 1991 to fund Canadian research into improving the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer and to ultimately finding a cure for...
CATIE
CATIE is Canada's source for up-to-date, unbiased information about HIV and hepatitis C. We connect people living with HIV or hepatitis C, at-risk communities, healthcare providers and community...
Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (CAFPRS) is a national, non-profit medical society incorporated under the federal laws of Canada. Our highly specialized surgeons are...
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
The national professional certifying body for members in radiological technology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging. Shares in accrediting provincial training...
Canadian Association of Psychoanalytic Child Therapists (CAPCT)
Specialized psychotherapists work with children, adolescents and families with issues such as adoption, anxiety, attachment, bereavement, behavioural disorders, depression, divorce and custody...
Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres
Pan-Canadian group of sexual assault centres working to implement legal, social and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent and eradicate rape and sexual assault. The intent of CASAC is to act as a...
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA)
CATA -- Progressive not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion/delivery of the highest quality care to active individuals through injury prevention, emergency services and rehabilitative...
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse has a legislated mandate to provide national leadership and evidence-informed analysis and advice to mobilize collaborative efforts to reduce alcohol- and drug...
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Offers a four-year, full-time professional program in naturopathic medicine. CCNM educates, develops and trains naturopathic doctors (NDs) through excellence in health education, clinical services...
Canadian Council for Tobacco Control
A leader in information services, the CCTC envisions a strong and effective tobacco control movement in which the CCTC plays an important role in diminishing the adverse impact to the health of...
Canadian Dermatology Association - Dermatologists YOUR skin experts!
The CDA is a national non-profit medical specialty organization whose membership comprises roughly 700 dermatologists. It publishes the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery six times a...
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is a national organization dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all Canadians with Down syndrome. Services include: information and education (website...
Canadian Lung Association
Six million Canadians are suffering from lung disease. For over 100 years, the Lung Association has worked to improve the respiratory health of Canadians through education, advocacy, prevention and...
Canadian Psychiatric Association
National voluntary professional organization for psychiatrists promoting the highest level of quality patient care. Liaison for the profession to governments, universities, medical associations, and...
Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Established in 1972 with 156 active member plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic surgery. All members are certified by and are fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada...
Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada
Canada's only registered, full-time, not-for-profit and non-charitable cancer group dedicated to evaluation of, and advocacy around, cancer system performance including patient/survivor family issues...
canfitpro
canfitpro is the largest provider of education in the Canadian fitness industry. Founded in 1993, canfitpro delivers accessible, quality education, certifications, conferences, trade...
Centre for Suicide Prevention
The Centre for Suicide Prevention collects and distributes information on suicide and suicidal behaviour, and provides training on Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Awareness and Bereavement. The...
The Cochrane Collaboration/The Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Collaboration is an international not-for-profit and independent organization, dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of health care readily available...
College of Nurses of Ontario
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for 150,000 Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario, Canada. The College...
College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
The College of Respiratory Therapists is the regulatory body for the profession of Respiratory Therapy in Ontario. Our mission is to protect the public interest, and improve their health and well...
Consumer Health Products Canada
Consumer Health Products Canada is the national association representing manufacturers, marketers and distributors of consumer health products (over-the-counter medications and natural health...
Eli Bay's Relaxation Response Institute
Since 1978, Eli Bay has been teaching others how to boost health, well-being and performance by consciously harnessing the mind-body connection. Those using his practical strategy gain exceptional...
Omar Ha-Redeye
Omar Ha-Redeye is a lawyer practicing in Toronto, and is frequently interviewed by the media on subjects relating to health, security, law, politics, social media, disasters, minority rights and...
Barbara Jaworski, B.Sc., M.B.A.
Expert on 50 Plus workforce, work/life issues, organizational health. Author of KAA-Boom! How to Engage the 50Plus Worker and Beat the Workforce Crisis. Barbara consults to thousands of...
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
The national, volunteer organization aims to improve health and quality of life of kidney disease patients. It provides information about kidney health, diseases and treatments; funds research...
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario is a self-help, non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with mood disorders (i.e., depression or bipolar disorder), their families and friends...
Non-Smokers' Rights Association
The NSRA is an award-winning national health advocacy organization internationally recognized for its role in fighting for public policy changes on tobacco. The NSRA has sparked precedent-setting law...
Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP)
The Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists is a non-statutory, self-regulating professional association representing providers of mental health services...
Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
OAMRT is the authoritative provincial voice and resource for the professionals of Medical Radiation Technology. MRTs are highly skilled healthcare professionals who administer ionizing radiation and...
Ontario Nurses' Association
The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is the union representing 55,000 registered nurses and allied health professionals and more than 12,000 nursing student affiliates providing care in hospitals...
Ontario Public Health Association
The Ontario Public Health Association is a 3,000-member voluntary, non-profit organization of community and public health professionals. OPHA provides a credible, expert, non-partisan source of...
Ophea
Ophea is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting schools and communities through quality program supports, partnerships and advocacy. Ophea is led by the vision that all kids will value...
Debbie Papadakis, BCH, CI
Debbie Papadakis, Founder, Hypno Healing Institute. Board-Certified Hypnotist/Speaker/Trainer. Featured: Oprah's "O" Magazine, "O's Big Book of Happiness" , Elle Canada...
ParticipACTION
ParticipACTION, the national voice for physical activity and sport participation in Canada, focuses on inspiring and supporting Canadians to move more. Active Healthy Kids Canada provides...
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses wherever they practise in Ontario. Since 1925, RNAO has advocated for healthy...
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) regulates the practice of dentistry to guide the profession and to protect and serve the public interest. RCDSO issues certificates of...
SIECCAN, The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada
SIECCAN's members are organizations and individuals involved in human sexuality education, counselling and research in Canada. SIECCAN publishes The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality and the...
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
For over a century, Saint Elizabeth has been a trusted name in Canadian health care and a leader in responding to client, family and system needs. Our team of more than 5,000 nurses, rehab therapists...
Seriously Free Speech Committee
The SFSC is committed to free expression of views on Israel/Palestine in the face of growing intimidation, censorship and legal threats that try to silence those who criticize Israel. The SFSC...
Threads of Life
Threads of Life is a national registered charitable organization dedicated to supporting families along their journey of healing who have suffered from a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or...
Dr. Cory Torgerson - Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Cory Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.S.C., is an accomplished facial plastics and E.N.T. surgeon with a private surgical facility based in Yorkville. His focus is to help patients genuinely reflect...
United Nurses of Alberta
UNA is the union of over 20,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Mental Health Workers in Alberta. UNA negotiates contracts and represents the workforce in grievances...
The War Amps
Registered charity. Programs funded solely through public support of Key Tag and Address Label Service. Association meets needs of war amputees and administers programs to help all Canadian amputees...
World Health Organization
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda...

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