Some Helpful Links
Looking for some reputable information about your health? Look to these websites for a wealth of information!
Please note that we cannot take responsibility for information found on any of these websites - they are simply a place to start. If you have any questions please speak to your physician for recommendations specific to your situation. Some of the websites may have fees associated with them - we have no affiliation with any of these organizations.
Please note that we cannot take responsibility for information found on any of these websites - they are simply a place to start. If you have any questions please speak to your physician for recommendations specific to your situation. Some of the websites may have fees associated with them - we have no affiliation with any of these organizations.
Advanced Care Planning
Advanced Care Planning Canada: https://www.advancecareplanning.ca/
- Website that reviews information on advanced care planning, and how to create your own advanced care plan
- A good comic that briefly talks about CPR in real life
Diabetes
Diabetes Canada: https://www.diabetes.ca/
- Official Canadian site reviewing all aspects of diabetic care
Cancer Screening
What’s My Risk: https://www.mycanceriq.ca/Cancers
- Cancer Care Ontario’s website that lets you review your personal risk for certain cancers
Concussion
Parachute Canada: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/concussion/
- Excellent resources on returning to school and sport after concussion
COVID-19
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- Centre of Disease Control (US Website) that provides excellent information on COVID and vaccinations
- Our local public health unit’s website - includes information on vaccinations and current case counts
- World Health Organization’s website for the public, including many COVID-19 topics
General Health Information
Family Doctor.org: https://familydoctor.org/
- Information and handouts on multiple topics by the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Lots of short videos about many health topics for public education
Infants & Children
Caring for Kids: https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/
- Website by the Canadian Pediatric Society with a multitude of topics for parents
- Website from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Emergency Department with information for parents about common medical problems in children
- Excellent information sheets on all aspects of breastfeeding from a clinic located in Toronto
- Lots of activities to do with children to assist with their development, created by an Occupational Therapist
- Learn about the phase in an infant’s life when they seemingly cry for no reason.
Lifestyle/Exercise
These workouts are not for everyone - if you are unsure if you should be exercising, please book an appointment with your physician to review your particular situation.
Do Yoga With Me: https://www.doyogawithme.com/
- Yoga videos online, fees may apply
- Exercises and training for seniors, fees may apply
- Information on multiple sports injuries, with some suggestions for rehabilitation exercises
- A collection of quick, whole body workouts, fees may apply
Mental Health
Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.com/
- Assistance in managing anxiety, including a link to an app that is associated with the website
- See their excellent handout on sleep here: https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/SleepHygiene.pdf
- a free, guided self-help program for those aged 15 and up who are experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry
- Audio mindfulness program to help reduce stress and anxiety
- UK website that provides CBT and therapy resources for a wide variety of mental health conditions
- Service that links you to addictions, mental health, and crisis services provided by 11 agencies across Waterloo Wellington. Also includes a 24/7 Crisis line that you can call at any time if you are in need of help.
- Support for young people across Canada providing a range of services.
- Online modules that teach a range of life skills that are based on the tried and trusted CBT approach, aiming to improve wellbeing and resilience as you go through the journey of life.
- Online mindfullness courses, fees may apply
- An interactive, online self-help tool which teaches skills based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) - fees may apply
Pregnancy
Get Mom Strong: https://getmomstrong.com/
- Workout programs for postpartum and pregnancy that focus on strengthening the pelvic floor (fees apply)
- A good document on what foods to avoid during pregnancy
- If you are planning on delivering at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital, take a look at their webpage for information about delivery
- Lots of information about programs available in the area
- Link to an excellent online prenatal class that you can do at your own pace
Osteoporosis
Osteoprosis.ca: https://osteoporosis.ca/
- Up to date information about bone health, including an online calculator where you can see if you are getting enough calcium in your diet
Sexual Health
Sex and U: https://www.sexandu.ca/
- Website by the society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada that covers a wide range of sexual health topics - includes excellent information on contraception, as well as a tool for deciding what to do when you miss a dose (or more) of birth control