Here you will find some Web resources that provide health information. There are also links to some local services and various women's networks. Please remember that the health and medical information available on the World Wide Web comes from many sources. There may be errors and omissions in the information. Please direct your health questions to your health-care provider.
General Health Information Resources
Canadian Cochrane Centre
From April 15th 2009 to December 31st 2009 all Canadians have access to the Cochrane Library as a pilot project that may result in more permanent access. The Cochrane Library provides evaluations of and evidence about health treatments. It will be a useful resource to health professionals and patients making treatment decisions. This link will take you to the "Welcome" page of the Canadian Cochrane Centre, where there are links to information about how to use this resource.
Consumer Health Information Service Wiki
The CHIS Wiki helps you to find and evaluate health information on the internet and from print sources. It is from the consumer health information experts at the Consumer Health Information Service of Toronto Public Library.
Health Canada
General and "popular" health concerns (i.e. bird flu), disasters and emergencies, and the Canadian health care system.
HealthyOntario
Created by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to provide Ontarians with a web destination for trusted health information, services and advice for healthier living. It provides health and medical content, and information about healthcare services available in Ontario.
MedlinePlus
The U.S. National Library of Medicine's consumer health database. It provides access to extensive information about specific diseases and also provides links to consumer health information from the National Institutes of Health and other reliable sources.
Our Bodies Ourselves
Website from the creators of the famous women's health text of the same name. Health information on a variety of subjects, as well as news, opinion, newsletters and other resources.
Public Health Agency of Canada
Information on travel health, immunizations, emergency preparedness, food safety, as well as diseases, disease prevention and health information for specific groups (children, seniors, women, aboriginal people, etc.)
Rainbow Health Ontario
Rainbow Health Ontario is a province-wide program designed to improve access to services and promote the health of Ontario's lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities. Searchable database of service providers, health information, and resources, a blog, newsletter, news, events and a lot more.
Women's Health Matters
Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre and the Centre for Research in Women's Health provide content for this site. It offers news and research findings on women's health, diseases and lifestyle trends.
Body Image
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation from a Toronto-based organization.
Violence Against Women
Neighbours, Friends and Families
An educational campaign about violence against women.
Ontario Women's Justice Network
Legal information about violence against women and children.
Springtide Resources
Extensive information on woman abuse from a Toronto-based organization.
Pro-Choice Organizations
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Nation-wide political pro-choice group devoted to ensuring abortion rights and access for women.
Canadians for Choice
A national pro-choice, charitable organization that does research, provides information, provides speakers for presentations and workshops, provide training to doctors and counseling services.
Catholics for a Free Choice
This independent organization provides their perspective on topics such as "Abortion and Morality" and "Abortion and Sin'.
Peterborough-Area Services
Fourinfo.com
Community and volunteer information for the four counties of Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough, and Victoria.
Peterborough Community Access Centre
A local agency that coordinates and provides in-home health and support services, as well as placement services for long term care.
Peterborough County-City Health Unit
Provides programs and services that promote, protect and restore health.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
The Women's Health Care Centre is a service of Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Find out more about PRHC's services.
Peterborough-Area Services for Women in Abusive Relationships
Anishnaabe Kwewag Gamig Alderville First Nation Women's Shelter
Maggie's Resource Centre Safe Homes Program
Northumberland Services for Women
Victoria County Women's Resources 1-800-565-5350 (24 hour crisis line)
YWCA of Peterborough, Haliburton & Victoria
Networking
Canadian Women's Health Network
Canadian women working to improve women's health and health services.
Lists about Women's Health
This site lists women's health-related mailing lists and provides instructions on how to join.
Ontario Women's Health Network
A network of individuals and organizations that take action to promote women's health.