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» BC Coalition for Health Promotion 
Resource for advancing health promotion, with focus on sustainable funding, community empowerment and self-determination. Includes funding framework for communities and updates on health promotion advancement in the province.
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/bchpc/
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» BC Doctors
For consumers and professionals, online medical directory provides health news, tool for finding doctors, medical journals and a services directory.
http://www.bcdoctors.com/
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» BC Pets and Friends
Nonprofit matches pet and owner teams with patients and residents of medical facilities. Includes program details, news, event calendar, sponsors and volunteer information.
http://www.petsandfriends.org/
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» British Columbia Safety Council
Works with public and private sectors to upgrade levels of safety through training, education and advocacy. Learn about traffic, motorcycle, occupational and community safety.
http://www.safetycouncil.bc.ca/
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» British Columbia Transplant Society
Information on a number of issues affecting BC organ donation, including numbers of organ donations currently needed, donor programs and how to register to become an donor on-line or through the mail.
http://www.transplant.bc.ca/
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» Centre for Ability
Provides therapy services and support programs for children with disabilities ages 0-5 years, vocational rehabilitation and transition services for adults with disabilities, and community living services for adults with multiple disabilities.
http://www.centreforability.bc.ca/
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» Counselling BC.com
Offers resources for mental health consumers and professionals. Search the directory by geographic region, area of practice, name, or languages spoken.
http://www.counsellingbc.com/
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» Dial-A-Dietitian
Free telephone nutrition information service staffed by registered dietitians and nutritionists.
http://www.dialadietitian.org/
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» Emergency Preparedness Conference
Annual conference showcasing resources for emergency preparedness. Includes location and registration information.
http://www.jibc.ca/epconference/
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» Family Services of the North Shore
Offers broad range of community education, community counselling and community volunteer programs, addressing the unique and changing needs of North Shore families.
http://www.familyservices.bc.ca/
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» Griefworks BC
Provides information, grief support and counselling for those coping with loss. Serves multiple language communities and includes resources for bereavement support providers.
http://www.griefworksbc.com/
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» HEAL - Healthy Eating and Active Living
A network of individuals and organizations working for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Includes details of their programs and initiatives.
http://www.healbc.ca/
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» HOC Hyperbaric Health System
Clinics offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy and treatment for acute and chronic wounds.
http://www.hyperbaric-care.com/
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» Interior Health Authority
Responsible for health services to residents in the interior region of the province. Provides health care FAQs, news releases, service details, and career opportunities.
http://www.interiorhealth.ca/
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» Kintec Footlabs
Retail chain specializing in orthotics, braces, and sports, casual, and orthopaedic footwear. Also carries a line of electrical stimulators. Includes newsletter and product, service, and location information, links to related resources.
http://www.kintecfootlabs.com/
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» MediDent
Provides a guide to medical and dental professionals, as well as links to hospitals.
http://www.medident.ca
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» Medstaff
Credentialing software designed for the community of medical staff professionals. Includes module descriptions and news.
http://www.medstaffsoftware.com/
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» Ministry of Health Services
Provides information about health issues and provincial health care system, such as primary health care, Medical Services Plan and Pharmacare.
http://www.gov.bc.ca/health/
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» North Shore/Coast Garibaldi Health Services
Part of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, provides acute and residential care, and other community health programs. Find a doctor or update your health knowledge.
http://www.nscg.ca/
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» Pacific Blue Cross
Provider of extended health and dental benefits. Describes products, services, membership, benefits, brokers and consultants.
http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/
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» Peoples Drug Mart
Chain of drug stores across the province. Includes PeopleFirst magazine, store locations, "Ask your Pharmacist", current flyer and corporate information.
http://www.peoplesdrugmart.com/
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» Provincial Health Services Authority
One of six health authorities, responsible for management of several health services and units. Includes overview of agencies and services.
http://www.phsa.ca/default.htm
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» SportMed BC
Promotes best practices in sport health, safety and training. Offers programs and services for athletes, parents and health practitioners.
http://www.sportmedbc.com/
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» The McCreary Centre Society
Nonprofit committed to improving health of BC youth through information, research and community-based participation projects.
http://www.mcs.bc.ca/
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» Theo BC
Offers employment preparation, career development and recreational courses to mental health consumers and people with other disabilities.
http://www.theobc.org/
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» William Glasser Association of British Columbia
Nonprofit promotes teaching of choice theory, reality therapy and lead management, and provides training and professional development. Includes member list and information on training sessions.
http://mysite.verizon.net/revhank/wgabc/
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» WorkSafeBC
Injury and illness prevention resources, and workplace health and safety information.
http://www2.worksafebc.com/Safety/Home.asp
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» healthnetBC
Provincial government site promotes effective information management in the health sector and sharing of information on a secure, authorized and auditable basis among health service providers, managers, governors, researchers and consumers.
http://healthnet.hnet.bc.ca/
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