Drug and Poison Information Links
Drug Information
Information and advice on a variety of health topics, medical tests, and medications.
BC Cancer Agency [www.bccancer.bc.ca]
Patient/public information about cancer and its treatment, including a list of specific cancer drugs.
Canadian Pharmacists Association [www.pharmacists.ca]
Consumer/patient information, FAQ’s about the wise use of medications and tips on working with your pharmacist towards better health.
College of Pharmacists of BC [www.bcpharmacists.org]
Information about the pharmacy profession and how your pharmacist can help you.
Medline Plus [www.medlineplus.gov]
Information about drugs, supplements, and herbals; an illustrated medical encyclopedia, and current health news.
Poison Information
Animal Poison Control Center [www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc]
Poison prevention tips for pet owners, lists of
toxic and nontoxic plants, monthly topics of
interest.
Canadian
Food Inspection Agency [www.inspection.gc.ca/english/toce.shtml]
Food safety, food recalls, health hazard alerts.
Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation
[www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca]
Information on mould clean-up, indoor air quality,
safe removal of lead sources from homes, and
information for those with environmental
sensitivities.
Canadian
Poisonous Plants Information System
[www.cbif.gc.ca/pls/pp/poison]
Poisonous plants by botanical and common names;
includes an interactive search tool.
Crisis
Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of
BC [www.crisiscentre.bc.ca]
Information on suicide rates and stress, youth
education workshops, and contact numbers.
Health
Canada - Stay Safe
[www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/indust/stay_safe-soyer_en_securite/index_e.html]
An educational guide with ready-to-use learning
activities and props to teach children how to
recognize and react to hazard symbols.
Other Healthcare-Related Websites
[www.injuryresearch.bc.ca]
Injury facts and information on how to prevent injuries from happening.
Dial-A-Dietitian [www.dialadietitian.org]
Nutrition and food allergy information for the public and healthcare providers.
Help for Youth Online [www.youthinbc.com]
A web-based hotline for youth in distress.
Promoting Multicultural Health
[www.amssa.org/multiculturalhealthyliving]
Information on public health promotion, outreach, prevention and intervention within BC's multicultural communities. A health directory is available identifying cross-cultural healthcare services and public health professionals with multicultural health expertise.
WorkSafeBC [www.worksafebc.com]
Workplace health and safety information for workers and employers. WHMIS publications, hazard symbols and posters available for viewing or download.