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Health Association of Ontario Health Centres Description: The Association of Ontario Health Centres (AOHC) is the not-for-profit organization of community health centres (CHC), aboriginal health access centres (AHAC), and community health service organizations (CHSO). Their member centres throughout Ontario provide community-based primary health, health promotion and illness prevention services to tens of thousands of Ontarians in over 70 communities.CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
Description:
A
very
informative
site
with
information
on
who
can
give
blood,
where
to
go
to
donate
and
other
information
regarding
blood
and
donating.
Description:
The Leamington Branch handles the inspection of local processing plants
including fish processing facilities, fruit and vegetable within the
province and fruits and vegetables both leaving and entering the
province. Replies to inquiries from new businesses on fresh products are
available. http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/heasane.shtml Description: The animal health division handles import and export inspection of animals, animal products and animal by-products (meat). The service checks animals for possible infections with rabies, as well as other reportable infectious diseases (tuberculosis, brucellosis).CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND Description:
Nationwide, community-based registered charity committed to research,
public education and vision health for all Canadians. Canadian Cancer Society http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/cancer/0,,3172,00.html Description: A site that answers any questions you may have about cancer, it's causes, prevention and different forms of cancer. Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Description: The Windsor Regional Cancer Centre is part of a regional cancer program and Cancer Care Ontario South (CCOR South) We work with others toward joint goals in maintaining and improving cancer services for Essex County. Ontario Breast Screening Program http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standard/0,3182,3543_314724__langId-en,00.html Description:
The
OBSP
is
a
breast
cancer
screening
program
operated
through
Cancer
Care
Ontario.
The
program
is
funded
by
the
Ontario
Ministry
of
Health
and
Long-term
Care. FORMERLY: CANADIAN REHABILITATION COUNCIL FOR THE DISABLED Description:
The Council is a principal national advocate and coordinator acting in
partnership with its contract members, disability related organizations,
rehabilitation professionals and Canadians with physical disabilities
and their families. All of the Councils activities are directed toward
enhancing the quality of life of Canadians with disabilities, with a
primary focus on social and economic integration as the key to achieving
that goal. Description:
The Society is a referral service for the public that provides names of
medical doctors accepting new patients. The service also handles
complaints arising against physicians. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/seniors-aines Description: Organization publishes quarterly, bilingual newsletter “Briefs” for those involved in senior related issues, such as policy makers, program administrators, people working with seniors’ associations and voluntary and non-government organizations. Issues highlight topics of concern, new resources and organizations, research initiatives and upcoming conferences.HEALTH CANADA (Family Violence Prevention Unit, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence) http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/familyviolence/index.html
Description:
The Family Violence Prevention Unit coordinates federal efforts in the
area of family violence prevention. The concerns include violence
against children, women and older adults. The National Clearinghouse on
Family Violence has publications available for distribution. A video
collection contains audio-visual productions on family violence. The
National Film Board of Canada partner public libraries loan out these
productions. To obtain materials or information on elder abuse, child
abuse, child sexual abuse, wife abuse, family violence general write,
call, fax or visit our website. http://www.hospicewindsoressex.com Description:
Supportive care services and programs to patients and families who are
facing a life-threatening illness. Nursing, diversional activities,
social work, volunteer, pastoral care support and support groups.
Visitations conducted in home, hospitals and care facilities. Offers
pain and symptom management clinics in Windsor and Leamington. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CLINIC FOR ONTARIO WORKERS Description: The program provides medical assessments which include diagnosis for workplace injury, illness and disease. Educational information is available to the public on workplace hazards such as exposure to chemicals or noise, air quality and ergonomics for Ontario workers and helps develop strategies for improved working conditions. ONTARIO PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Description:
Service provides information and referral on available psychologists. Description:
Private health care agency that recruits skilled personnel and provides
registered nurses, registered practical nurses, personal support and
home support workers to hospitals, institutions and private homes. It
also offers nursing care, foot care and palliative care services. SALVATION ARMY, THE http://www.ontariowest.salvationarmy.ca/ Description:
The service provides
help
to
those
in
need
in
various
aspects
of
day
to
day
life.
Description:
The mission of the Sandwich Community Health Centre is to work with our
community in its pursuit of optimum emotional, mental, spiritual,
environmental and physical well-being. http://www.teenhealthcentre.com
Description:
Community health care centre with services for youth and young adults
ages 12-24 years. Medical clinic services, counselling and supportive
services and education, prevention and information services.
http://vrl.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
Description:
National non-profit health organization offering appropriate in-home
care. Services include visiting nursing, foot care, senior citizen
health counselling, prenatal health education, post-partum infant
parenting, private duty nursing, continence advisory program. Description:
Health care coordination service -- coordinates a wide range of in-home
services to eligible clients including case management, nursing,
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, personal support,
nutritional counselling, speech language pathology and medical supplies
and equipment. CCAC provides placement in long-term care facilities,
home and school health, services for children with special needs,
oncology program for terminally ill, assessments for government funded
day away programs and supportive housing services. Case Managers
determine eligibility for drug coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB)
Plan. Description:
Public health unit for Windsor-Essex County provides community public
health nurses, dental, nutrition and environmental/inspection services,
infectious disease testing, family counselling, health promotion and
healthy lifestyle planning. |