Health Sciences

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the leading, national public health institute of the United States.

Leading health authority within the United Nations.

Created by the National Library of Medicine, this site has information on health topics (conditions, diseases and wellness), drug information, a medical encyclopedia and health news.

Providing drug and medical information.

From the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO).

Retrieves information from authoritative medical databases and website resources. Largely UK material, but is international in scope.

From the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, NICE quality standards are a set of specific, concise statements that act as markers of high quality, cost effective patient care, covering the treatment and prevention of different diseases and conditions.

GuidelineCentral is currently working to help fill the gap left by the sudden closure of AHRQ’s National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC). This database includes quick-reference guideline summaries and various guideline implementation tools.

The independent national voice and trusted advocate for public health, speaking up for people and populations to all levels of government in Canada.

Incorporated in 1951, the CPA is the national voluntary professional association for Canada’s 4,700 psychiatrists and 900 residents and is the leading authority on psychiatric matters in Canada.

The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is a not-for-profit association, incorporated by an Act of Parliament.

Created in 1949, the Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that brings together a broad spectrum of groups and individuals concerned about people’s health.