Useful Links
Canadian and BC Health Lines / Websites
Provides a list of health information websites and telephone lines available
within British Columbia and Canada.
Allergy/Asthma Association
250-764-7507
1-877-500-2242
Arthritis
Answers Line
604-875-5051
1-800-321-1433
The
Arthritis Society
Provides information and support for individuals with arthritis.
BC
Mental Health and Addiction Services – Kelty Resource Centre
604-875-2084
1-800-665-1822
BC
Specialized Eating Disorders Program
Provides information about the services available in British Columbia
for individuals with eating disorders.
Canadian Cancer
Society - Cancer Information Service
1-866-939-3333
Canadian Celiac Association
604-736-2229
1-800-363-7296
Canadian Diabetes Association
604-732-1331
1-800-665-6526
Canadian Food
Inspection Agency
604-666-6513
1-800-442-2342
Canadian Society of Intestinal
Research (CSIR)
604-875-4875
1-866-600-4875
Crohn’s & Colitis
Foundation
604-794-7656
1-800-513-8202
Enquiry BC
250-387-6121 - Victoria
604 660-2421 - Vancouver
1-800-663-7867
Food
Safety Network
1-866-503-7638
9-5pm EST (6am to 2pm PST)
HealthLinkBC
HealthLink BC helps you learn about health topics, check your symptoms
and find the health services and resources that you need for healthy living.
Dial 8-1-1 to consult with a nurse, pharmacist or dietitian or visit HealthLinkBC.ca
to help you find the health services you need, closest to where you live.
The HealthLink BC website has medically-approved information on over 4,000
health topics and over 2,500 health services in a searchable database,
along with reliable information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs
from a medication library.
Speak to a:
- registered nurse – 24-hours every day
- pharmacist – every day from 5pm to 9am
- registered dietitian – Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Anywhere in BC call 8-1-1
TTY (Deaf and hearing-impaired) call 7-1-1
Heart
& Stroke Foundation
604-736-4404
1-888-473-4636
Kidney
Foundation of Canada
British Columbia Branch
604-736-9775
1-800-567-8112
Newborn
Help Line
604-737-3737 – Vancouver and Richmond
This service is offered to residents in the Vancouver and Richmond area.
Osteoporosis
Information Line
1-800-463-6842
Physical Activity Line
604-241-2266 - Lower Mainland
1-877-725-1149 - Toll Free
The Physical Activity Line is your free resource for practical and trusted physical activity and healthy living information. Our mission is to improve your health through physical activity tailored to your needs and lifestyle.
Careers in Nutrition
Provides information about a rewarding career in nutrition.
Dietitians
of Canada - A Career in Nutrition
Provides information about the role of a Registered Dietitian, how to
become a dietitian, and the Standards of Practice that guide the profession.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Information about complementary and alternative medicine, including dietary
supplements and natural health products.
CAMline
Provides evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine
for healthcare professionals and the public.
Health
Canada - Natural Health Products Compendium of Monographs
Provides consumer product information for numerous single ingredient health
products (ie. garlic, milk thistle). Includes the following topics: route
of administration, use, dose, warnings, contraindications, and adverse
effects.
Complementary/Integrative
Medicine Education Resources (CIMER) (US)
This web site is provided by the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer
Center. It is offered to help patients and physicians decide on how to
integrate complementary medicine, where appropriate, into care. Includes
information on complementary and integrative therapies for both cancer
patients and health professionals.
Medline
Plus - Dietary Supplements (US)
A service provided by the US National Library of Medicine and the
National Institutes of Health. Includes links to general information about
dietary supplements, US labeling regulations, and methods used for the
evaluation of health benefits and safety of dietary supplements.
National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) (US)
NCCAM is the Federal (US) Government’s head agency for scientific
research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This website
includes information and resources about CAM, research, and clinical trials.
National
Cancer Institute - Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) (US)
The National Cancer Institute is a component of the National Institutes
of Health. This section of the website provides answers to questions about
CAM in Cancer Treatment.
National Institute
of Health - Office of Dietary Supplements (US)
This website provides answers to a variety of frequently asked questions
about dietary supplements including: use and safety, purchasing supplements,
and regulatory information (US). Dietary supplements include vitamin and
mineral supplements, herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes.
Food and Nutrition Associations
A list of websites providing information on food and nutrition associations.
Dietitians
of Canada (DC)
DC is the nation-wide voice of Canadian dietitians. DC serves Canadians
by maintaining high professional standards, advocating for sound public
policy that promotes health, and providing trusted evidence-based nutrition
information for both the public and Registered Dietitians. The website
includes nutrition information, resources, and a search tool to find a
consulting dietitian in your area.
EatRight
Ontario
This website offers reliable information provided by Registered Dietitians
to help support health and quality of life through healthy eating. Topics
include disease prevention, healthy weights, family nutrition, healthy
eating, and more.
Health
Canada - Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB)
Responsible for helping Canadians to maintain and improve their health
by providing access to safe, high quality food, drugs, medical devices,
and other health products. This link provides information about the activities
that the HPFB is involved with including fact sheets and newsletters.
NutritionLink
Services Society
A registered non-profit society incorporated under the Societies Act of
BC. NutritionLink is also registered in Ottawa as a charitable organization.
The Society is run by a volunteer board of Registered Dietitians and other
British Columbians with a keen interest in nutrition education. They currently employ Registered Dietitians to provide services through the projects and programs they operate.
American
Dietetic Association (ADA) (US)
ADA is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
Provides nutrition information and resources for both the public and health
professionals. Several additional resources are available to members and
personal subscribers.
American Society
for Nutrition
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) is a non-profit organization
dedicated to bringing together top researchers to advance knowledge and
practice in the application of nutrition. Publishes the American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Nutrition, and provides free
access to abstracts and many full text articles. Subscriptions are available
for access to all full text articles.
American Society
for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
Dedicated to advancing the science and practice of nutrition support therapy,
ASPEN publishes the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (JPEN)
and Nutrition in Clinical Practice (NCP). This web site offers professional
resources, information about continuing education, and a patient information
section. Various features offered require a membership or subscription.
General Health
Websites that provide information about general health, medical conditions,
diseases, and research.
ActNow BC
ActNow BC is a health promotion initiative to help British Columbians
live healthier lives by being more physically active, maintaining a healthy
weight, eating healthy foods, and living tobacco free.
BC Centre for
Disease Control
An agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, the BC Centre for
Disease Control (BCCDC) provides provincial and national leadership in
public health, through surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention
and consultation services.
HealthLinkBC
Files
A series of easy-to-understand fact sheets on numerous health and safety
topics. Nutrition topics include childhood nutrition, heart healthy eating,
iron and your health, and more.
HealthLinkBC
HealthLink BC helps you learn about health topics, check your symptoms
and find the health services and resources that you need for healthy living.
Dial 8-1-1 to consult with a nurse, pharmacist or dietitian or visit HealthLinkBC.ca
to help you find the health services you need, closest to where you live.
The HealthLink BC website has medically-approved information on over 4,000
health topics and over 2,500 health services in a searchable database,
along with reliable information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs
from a medication library.
Health Canada
The Federal department that is responsible for supporting Canadians in
improving and maintaining their health. This website offers information
on a wide range of health-related topics including Consumer Product Safety,
Diseases and Conditions, Emergencies and Disasters, Food and Nutrition
and more.
Healthy Families BC
Healthy Heart Program
This program is run by the Heart Centre at St. Paul's Hospital & the University of British Columbia. The website provides good heart health information on nutrition, exercise and risk factors, and contains an archive of past Healthy Heart Newsletters.
Save-On-Foods
- Nutrition Tours
Nutrition tours, guided by a Registered Dietitian, are offered by Save-On-Foods
to help you achieve your nutrition goals for a healthy lifestyle or special
dietary need. This link will provide you with further information about
the tours.
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (US)
The primary Federal public health agency that is responsible for managing
and supporting health activities within the United States. This website
offers information on various health and safety related topics.
MayoClinic.com (US)
A non-profit medical practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating all
types of complex illnesses. Provides links to the Mayo Clinic’s
three main websites including information on Medical Services available,
health information, Education and Research.
MedlinePlus (US)
A service provided by the US National Library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health. This website offers consumer health information
on numerous diseases and conditions, a medical encyclopedia and dictionary,
and information on drugs and supplements.
National Institutes of
Health (US)
The primary Federal public health agency that is responsible for managing
and supporting medical research within the United States. The National
Institutes of Health is composed of 27 institutes and centers. This website
provides information about health topics, clinical trials, research, and
grant and funding opportunities.
PubMed
(US)
A service provided by the US National Library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health. Allows you to search several databases for citations
and some full text articles.
Sports Nutrition
Includes websites that provide information, support and research in the
area of sports.
Coaching Association
of Canada (CAC)
A non-profit amateur sport organization that strives to improve the experiences
of all Canadian athletes through quality coaching. The website provides
information about training and certification programs for coaches, access
to the Canadian Journal for Coaching in Women, information on sports nutrition,
research, resources for parents and more.
Position
of Dietitians of Canada, the American Dietetic Association, and the American
College of Sports Medicine – Nutrition and Athletic Performance
(2000)
This position paper reviews scientific data related to optimal nutrition
for athletic performance. (PDF)
SportMed BC
A non-profit society that promotes leadership, public awareness, and education
within sport medicine, sport science, and sport training. Provides information
about the nutrition programs and services available. Search the SportMed
Library to find nutrition information.
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