Helpful Resources
The internet can be a valuable medical resource for patients as well.
Remember, always discuss medical issues with your Physician. Do not attempt to diagnose and treat yourself. Use the information to educate yourself and promote your own health.
Other Resources of Interest
All information, especially that found on the Internet, needs to be evaluated by readers for authority, appropriateness, and other criteria for value. If you find information that is “too good to be true”, it probably is. Never use information that you cannot verify. Question it. Look for other sources that can authenticate or corroborate what you find. A simple guideline is to look at the internet address of the article you are reading. Sites that end in .edu or .gov or .org do lend some authority to content.
General Health Information
Excellent source of local information regarding support groups etc.
A website to help you make informed choices on what testing is necessary and what you might consider skipping.
- Patients Canada
- Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care
- Southlake Regional Health Center
- One Stop Directory
Community agency partners in York Region have put together a “One Stop Shop Directory” for mental health, addictions and housing services.
Advance Care Planning
A resource to help you read and understand your pathology report.
Community Home & Assistance To Seniors
Medical Organizations
Preventive Health Issues
Contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy etc.
Women's Health
From Sunnybrook and Women’s College Health Sciences Centre.
Medications and more during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Kid's Health
An excellent site presented by the Canadian Pediatric Society.
Resources for children and families.
American website with information for parents, kids, and teens.
Health and safety information provided by the electronic Child Health Network.
Nutritional Screening for kids.