Learning More About My Condition

These are authoritative general health information websites which provide access to information about medical conditions their causes, symptoms, available treatments and also on disease prevention. Other health related resources on healthy lifestyle, being physically active, good nutrition, and avoiding bad habits are also included.

General Health Information Sites

• HealthLink BC
• MedlinePlus
• Public Health Agency of Canada
• Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

• MedTerms - MedicineNet.com
• Understanding Medical Words - MedlinePlus
• Medical Word Parts and their meaning - MedlinePlus
• Common Medical Abbreviations - MedlinePlus
• Medical Encyclopedia - MedlinePlus
• Medical Encyclopedia - University of Maryland Medical Center

 
Multilingual Resources

• Multilingual Resources - A list of multilingual and multicultural resources providing health
                                                          information in other languages.