Associations

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.
http://www.biotech.ca

Canadian Burn Survivors Association - Referrals, information and links to world-wide support organizations.
http://www.canadianburnsurvivors.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.
http://www.healthcoalition.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.
http://www.cos.ca/

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.
http://www.cwhn.ca/

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.
http://www.afmc.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.
http://www.msf.ca/

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 products in conjunction with the government and health sectors.
http://www.ndmac.ca/

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.
http://www.caccf.ca/

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 quarterly medical journal.
http://www.glma.org/

Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists - Information on new initiatives, professional issues, certification news, and general information.
http://www.pando.ca/

Canadian Society for International Health - Includes information about this voluntary organization as well as publications and details about travel clinics.
http://www.csih.org/

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.
http://www.dermatology.ca

The Islet Foundation - Islet xenotransplantation has reversed diabetes in people and monkeys without immunosuppressive drugs, and may deliver the cure within this decade.
http://www.islet.org/

National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths - Professional organization providing a directory of practitioners, membership information and general details about homeopathy.
http://www.nupath.org/

Canadian Podiatric Medical Students Association - Promoting communication between medical students and podiatrists, as well as providing a directory of podiatrists.
http://www.geocities.com/podstudentsforum/canpodstudents.html

Canadian Red Cross - News and information about fundraising, volunteering and relief programs as well as job listings.
http://www.redcross.ca/

Institute for Work and Health (IWH) - An independent, not-for-profit organization who conducts and shares research with workers, labour, employers, clinicians and policy-makers to promote, protect and improve the health of working people.
http://www.iwh.on.ca/

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - An organization providing services, products and networking opportunities to its members.
http://www.caot.ca

National Association for Physical Activity and Health (NAPAH) - A non-profit organization empowering Canadians to achieve optimum wellness through physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
http://www.napah.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.
http://www.podiatrycanada.org/

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.
http://www.mcc.ca

The Canadian Orthopaedic Association - Providing continuing medical education, membership and fellowship information as well as selected news and scientific articles.
http://www.coa-aco.org

Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists - A professional organization offering educational materials, employment opportunities and news bulletins.
http://www.caro-acro.ca/

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.
http://www.srpc.ca/

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.
http://rcpsc.medical.org/

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, a list of their publications is available.
http://www.cha.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.
http://www.ccar-ccra.com/

Community and Hospital Infection Control Association - Dedicated to improving the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control.
http://www.chica.org/

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.
http://www.caep.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.
http://www.starlightcanada.org

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.
http://www.behealthycanada.com/

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.
http://www.bioethics.ca/

Canadian Association of General Surgeons - Providing continuing education opportunities and public policies in the areas of clinical care, education, and research.
http://www.cags-accg.ca/

Canadian MedicAlert Foundation - Emergency medical information service provides identification bracelets, and 24hr-accessible computerized medical files to medical personnel.
http://www.medicalert.ca/

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Provides information about the society, conferences, publications, press releases and offers a physical activity guide.
http://www.csep.ca/

Canadian Public Health Association - A national, independent, voluntary association representing and providing education about public health issues.
http://www.cpha.ca/

Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Canada - Educational organization and advocacy body for healthcare fundraising professionals.
http://www.ahpcanada.com/

Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition - An industry-funded organization advocating for evidence-based nutrition policy in Canada. Provides membership information and media releases.
http://www.ccfn.ca/

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.
http://www.sogc.org/

Canadian Medical Association - Provides information about the organization, its policies and activities. Resources include online medical journals, clinical practice guidelines, and health care news.
http://www.cma.ca/

Canadian Cardiovascular Society - Offers information on the structure, activities, and policies of the society and describes cardiovascular research and resources in Canada.
http://www.ccs.ca/

St. John Ambulance Canada - A humanitarian organization offering first aid training, volunteering opportunities, medical supplies and safety information.
http://www.sja.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.
http://www.camrt.ca