Health Card Information click here
Residents of Ontario must have a valid health card to show that they are entitled to health care services paid for by OHIP
HELPFUL HEALTH CARE LINKS
WebMD
www.webmd.com
Credible and in-depth medical news, features, reference material, and online community programs
Family Doctor
www.Familydoctor.org
Health information for the whole family
Medline Plus
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
Will direct you to information to help answer health questions
Healthy Ontario
www.healthyontario.com
A Government of Ontario site that provides the health information, and advice on healthcare, and was designed to help people connect to current health news, programs and services that encourages healthy living and overall wellness
Canadian Health Agency
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/chn-rcs/index-eng.php
Goal is to strengthen Canada’s capacity to protect and improve the health of Canadian.
College of Family Physicians-Patient Resources
www.cfpc.ca/forpatients/
Approved links for patients.
Choosing Wisely Canada
www.choosingwiselycanada.org/materials/
Plain language, patient friendly material.
Alzheimer Society of Canada
www.alzheimer.ca/en
Anxiety B.C.
www.anxietybc.com
Coping strategies and resources for dealing with anxiety.
Diabetes Canada
www.diabetes.ca
A leading expert and authority on diabetes in Canada – and around the world.
#GETLOUD for Mental Health (PDF)
Physiotherapy Services (click here)
A list of Physiotherapy services in Thunder Bay.
Medical Care Travelling Information (PDF)
Information for families travelling to southern Ontario for medical care.
COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF)
Representing a turning point in our fight against COVID-19, Health Canada has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine.
DRUGS & MEDICATIONS
MedEffect Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/index-eng.php
A Health Canada website which provides consumers, patients, and health professionals with easy access to information on drugs and other health products
Guidelines and information on the safe use of Cannabis Products
www.kflaph.ca/en/healthy-living/Cannabis.aspx
NUTRITION
Digestive Health
Food and Symptoms Journal (PDF)
Constipation (PDF)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (PDF)
Managing Reflux (PDF)
Tips to Reduce Gas (PDF)
Managing Diarrhea (PDF)
Eating Low FODMAP (PDF)
Diabetes
Glycemic Index and Diabetes (PDF)
Healthy Eating for Diabetes (PDF)
Sources of Carbohydrates (PDF)
Sample Meal Plans for Diabetes (PDF)
Health Eating with Pre-diabetes (PDF)
Heart Health
Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices for High Blood Pressure (PDF)
Healthy Lifestyle to Improve Cholesterol (PDF)
Facts on Soluble Fibre (PDF)
Cooking with Pulses (PDF)
Eating the Mediterranean Way (PDF)
Meal Planning
Meal Planning Tool (PDF)
Healthy Snacks (PDF)
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
www.sexualityandu.org
Credible and up-to-date information and education on sexual health.
Hospital for Sick Children
www.motherisk.org
Treating the mother and protecting the unborn
Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute
www.drjacknewman.com
Evidence-based information on breastfeeding
Umbrella Health Clinic
umbrellaclinic.com
Provides sexual health services for all ages, all genders, and all orientations in Thunder Bay.
PEDIATRICS (CHILDREN’S HEALTH)
Caring for Kids (through the Canadian Pediatric Society)
www.caringforkids.cps.ca
designed to provide parents with information about their child’s health and well-being
Healthy Child Development
www.knowledge.offordcentre.com
Access to important and up-to-date information regarding healthy child development
HEALTH AGENCIES
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
www.camh.net
Combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues
The Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca
A national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
The Arthritis Society
www.arthritis.ca
Searching for the underlying causes and subsequent cures for arthritis, and promoting the best possible care and treatment for people with arthritis.
Heart & Stroke Foundation
www.heartandstroke.on.ca
All the content is Canadian, current and has been developed and approved by Heart and Stroke Foundation medical and other experts
Canadian Association for Mental Health
www.camh.ca
MENTAL HEALTH
Thunder Bay Free Counselling Services (PDF)
Thunder Bay Counselling Walk-in
www.tbaycounselling.com/en/walk-in-counselling/
Advanced Care Planning
www.advancecareplanning.ca/
Links to self-management resources may help to deal with your personal situation. If you would like to speak with one of our Social Workers, ask your doctor. Click here.
CHILD IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
Child Immunization Records
https://tbdhu.icon.ehealthontario.ca/#!/welcome
GUIDELINES FOR CONCUSSION TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS
(CANADIAN NEUROTRAUMA FOUNDATION)
Guidelines for Patients Under 18 Click here
Guidelines for Adults (Over 18) Click here