Alternative Medicine

Health and Wellness Resource Centre [2]

Health and Wellness Resource Centre [2] delivers up-to-date reference material as well as full-text magazines, journals, and pamphlets from a wide variety of authoritative medical sources.

Websites

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine [16]
Part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the Centre identifies and evaluates unconventional care practices,supports and conducts research and research training on these practices and disseminates information. Their web site offers an overview of the six broad categories of alternative medicine: diet-nutrition-lifestyle changes, mind-body interventions, bioelectromagnetic applications, alternative systems of medical practice, manual healing, pharmacological and biological treatments, and herbal medicine.

Mayo Clinic: Complementary and Alternative Medicine [17]
From medical professionals at the Mayo Clinic, an overview of types of complementary and alternative medical treatments and a list of links to doctor's advice and research information about alternative treatments for specific diseases and conditions.

Diseases & Conditions - D

DIABETES

Canadian Diabetes Association [30]
Information on this website can be read in English, French, and Chinese.  It includes current news releases, lists of regional offices, aboriginal information and more.

DOWN SYNDROME

Canadian Down Syndrome Society [31]
Links to numerous websites, personal stories and a public forum.

Diseases & Conditions - F

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: What you should know about drinking during pregnancy [32]
From the Canadian Pediatric Association, this website contains comprehensive information on FAS in a question and answer format.

Diseases & Conditions - H

HEART AND STROKE

Heart and Stroke Foundation [33]
Provides the basics about heart disease and strokes as well as information in several different languages.

Diseases & Conditions - I

INFERTILITY

Infertility Awareness Association of Canada [34]
“Provides assistance to Canadians who are experiencing difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy”

Diseases & Conditions - S

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

Sexuality and U.ca [35]
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada provides information and education on sexual health for adults, teens and parents.

London Health Services

Ontario Health Care

Ontario Goverment Health Care Options [36] is intended to provide you with the best health care option according to your needs.

London Walk In Clinics

This is a list of Walk In Clinics [37] around the city provided by Information London's thehealthline.ca [6]. For specific information about the clinic, click on the clinic’s name. Most clinics require your health card.

London Hospitals

St. Joseph’s Hospital [38]
This link directs you to the services that are offered at the St. Joseph Hospital. This facility also has an Urgent Care Centre open 7 days a week, from 8am to 4:30 pm for non threatening illness and injuries.

Parkwood Hospital [39]
Parkwood specializes in complex care, rehabilitation, geriatric services and veteran care.

Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario - CHWO [40]
CHWO, part of London Health Sciences Centre, provides inpatient and outpatient services for people from birth to 17 years of age.

London Health Sciences Centre [41]
London Health Science Centre includes: South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospitals. There are emergency departments at University and Victoria Hospital. For more information about the services click on programs and services at the top of the screen.

London Community Resources

Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - London Office [42]
For obtaining a health card. All applications must include three pieces of original documentation to prove identity, citizenship and current residency.

Middlesex-London Health Unit [8]
The efforts of Health Unit staff help the residents of Middlesex county and the City of London live balanced, healthy lives by providing a variety of programs and services aimed at preventing disease and promoting health.

London Intercommunity Health Centre - LIHC [43]
Provide inclusive and equitable health and social services to those who experience barriers to care. LIHC offers a variety of programs and services to compliment health care.

Help Yourself Through Hard Times [7]
This pamphlet provided by Information London's thehealthline.ca [6]gives information for families and individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties. It lists where to go when in need of basic support including: food, shelter, financial assistance, mental and physical health resources.

Middlesex-London's Community Health Status Resource [44]
Provides a general overview of health status in Middlesex-London such as demographics, social determinants of health, deaths, hospitalizations, child and youth health, reproductive health, injuries, chronic diseases, lifestyle behaviours and environmental health

London Suicide Prevention Council [45]
The website includes: how and where to get help for someone at risk, resources for coping after a suicide death, how you can help to create a suicide safer community, personal stories of healing after a suicide death, as well as registration for suicide alertness training (Safe Talk).

Mental Health and Addictions

In the Community

Canadian Mental Health Association - London-Middlesex Branch [46]
Discover local professionally-moderated support groups for people with mental health conditions and their family members, how to access services, workshops and more.

Connect for Mental Health Inc [47]
Connect for Mental Health is a peer support organization run by and for individuals who have been affected by mental illness and exists for the purpose of creating a supportive atmosphere that enables individuals to thrive and maintain wellness in the community.

Websites

Canadian Mental Health Association [46]
Look under "Understanding Mental Illness" to find information about different mental illness conditions. Discussion groups are available in the "Support Centre".

Internet Mental Health [48]
A free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist.

Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments [49]
Facts, help and resources on depression, anxiety and bipolar affective disorder.

Mental Health Works [50]
Mental health facts as well as information for employees and employers dealing with mental disabilities in the workplace

Canadian Mental Health Association - Mood Disorders [51]
Information about depression, bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder.

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation [52]
A website for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder. Well-maintained site with up-to date information, recommended reading and message boards.

CMHA Crisis Service [46]
519-433-2023. For people in crisis and needing immediate assistance. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Health and Wellness Resource Centre [2]

Health and Wellness Resource Centre [2] delivers up-to-date reference material as well as full-text magazines, journals, and pamphlets from a wide variety of authoritative medical sources.