Web Directory

» BC Association of Social Workers
   A voluntary, not-for-profit membership association that supports and promotes the profession of social work and advocates for social justice.
   http://www.bcasw.org/

» BC Coalition for Health Promotion
   Resource for advancing health promotion, with focus on sustainable funding, community empowerment and self-determination. Includes funding framework for communities and updates on health promotion advancement in the province.
   http://www.vcn.bc.ca/bchpc/

» BC Medical Marijuana
   Information for individuals who may qualify to use marijuana to treat medical conditions.
   http://www.bcmedicalmarijuana.com/

» BC Pets and Friends
   Nonprofit matches pet and owner teams with patients and residents of medical facilities. Includes program details, news, event calendar, sponsors and volunteer information.
   http://www.petsandfriends.org/

» British Columbia Perinatal Health Program
   Facilitates and supports the development of the regionalization of perinatal care within the province. Resource for perinatal health care providers in hospitals, provincial health units and professional associations.
   http://www.bcphp.ca/

» British Columbia Transplant Society
   Information on a number of issues affecting BC organ donation, including numbers of organ donations currently needed, donor programs and how to register to become a donor on-line or through the mail.
   http://www.transplant.bc.ca/

» Centre for Ability
   Provides therapy services and support programs for children with disabilities ages 0-5 years, vocational rehabilitation and transition services for adults with disabilities, and community living services for adults with multiple disabilities.
   http://www.centreforability.bc.ca/

» Counselling BC.com
   Offers resources for mental health consumers and professionals. Search the directory by geographic region, area of practice, name, or languages spoken.
   http://www.counsellingbc.com/

» Dial-A-Dietitian
   Free telephone nutrition information service staffed by registered dietitians and nutritionists.
   http://www.dialadietitian.org/

» Emergency Preparedness Conference
   Annual conference showcasing resources for emergency preparedness. Includes location and registration information.
   http://www.jibc.ca/epconference/

» Family Services of the North Shore
   Offers broad range of community education, community counselling and community volunteer programs, addressing the unique and changing needs of North Shore families.
   http://www.familyservices.bc.ca/

» Griefworks BC
   Provides information, grief support and counselling for those coping with loss. Serves multiple language communities and includes resources for bereavement support providers.
   http://www.griefworksbc.com/

» HEAL - Healthy Eating and Active Living
   A network of individuals and organizations working for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Includes details of their programs and initiatives.
   http://www.healbc.ca/

» HOC Hyperbaric Health System
   Clinics offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy and treatment for acute and chronic wounds.
   http://www.hyperbaric-care.com/

» Interior Health Authority
   Responsible for health services to residents in the interior region of the province. Provides health care FAQs, news releases, service details, and career opportunities.
   http://www.interiorhealth.ca/

» Kintec Footlabs
   Retail chain specializing in orthotics, braces, and sports, casual, and orthopaedic footwear. Also carries a line of electrical stimulators. Includes newsletter and product, service, and location information, links to related resources.
   http://www.kintecfootlabs.com/

» MediDent
   Provides a guide to medical and dental professionals, as well as links to hospitals.
   http://www.medident.ca

» Medstaff
   Credentialing software designed for the community of medical staff professionals. Includes module descriptions and news.
   http://www.medstaffsoftware.com/

» Ministry of Health Services
   Provides information about health issues and provincial health care system, such as primary health care, Medical Services Plan and Pharmacare.
   http://www.gov.bc.ca/health/

» Pacific Blue Cross
   Provider of extended health and dental benefits. Describes products, services, membership, benefits, brokers and consultants.
   http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/

» Peoples Drug Mart
   Chain of drug stores across the province. Includes PeopleFirst magazine, store locations, "Ask your Pharmacist", current flyer and corporate information.
   http://www.peoplesdrugmart.com/

» Provincial Health Services Authority
   One of six health authorities, responsible for management of several health services and units. Includes overview of agencies and services.
   http://www.phsa.ca/default.htm

» SportMed BC
   Promotes best practices in sport health, safety and training. Offers programs and services for athletes, parents and health practitioners.
   http://www.sportmedbc.com/

» The McCreary Centre Society
   Nonprofit committed to improving health of BC youth through information, research and community-based participation projects.
   http://www.mcs.bc.ca/

» Theo BC
   Offers employment preparation, career development and recreational courses to mental health consumers and people with other disabilities.
   http://www.theobc.org/

» William Glasser Association of British Columbia
   Nonprofit promotes teaching of choice theory, reality therapy and lead management, and provides training and professional development. Includes member list and information on training sessions.
   http://mysite.verizon.net/revhank/wgabc/

» WorkSafeBC
   Injury and illness prevention resources, and workplace health and safety information.
   http://www2.worksafebc.com/Safety/Home.asp

» healthnetBC
   Provincial government site promotes effective information management in the health sector and sharing of information on a secure, authorized and auditable basis among health service providers, managers, governors, researchers and consumers.
   http://healthnet.hnet.bc.ca/