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Bibliothécaire de recherche | Research Librarian
Canadian Government Ministries, Agencies and Partners
Find information on a variety of health topics from the Canada's federal and provincial governments and their partners.
Ontario
- CorHealth OntarioFormerly the Cardiac Care Network of Ontario and the Ontario Stroke Network.
- Health Force Ontario"HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency is now part of Ontario Health, an agency created by the Government of Ontario with a mandate to connect and coordinate our province’s health care system to help ensure that Ontarians receive the best possible care."
- Health Quality Ontario"Health Quality Ontario is now part of Ontario Health, an agency created by the Government of Ontario with a mandate to connect and coordinate our province’s health care system to help ensure that Ontarians receive the best possible care."
- Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN)"On April 1, 2021, the health system planning and funding functions from the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) transferred into Ontario Health. LHINs are now operating under a new business name, Home and Community Care Support Services, to reflect a focused service delivery mandate to deliver patient care."
- Ontario HealthAgency created by the Government of Ontario to connect, coordinate and modernize Ontario's health care system.
Provincial
Canada
- Canada's Health Care System (Health Canada)Overview of Canada's health care system. Detailed information is available on specific elements of the health care system, including health human resources, primary health care, home and community care and pharmaceuticals coverage. There is also information on studies examining the health care system and links to publications and reports.
- Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)Find information on health system performance, spending and health workforce, factors influencing health, and more from this government-funded non-profit organization.
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Look under the Institutes section to find information on the Institute of Health Services and Policy Research.
- Government of Canada PublicationsSearch publications produced through or by the Government of Canada including reports and public opinion research.
- Health CanadaOverview of Health Canada and points of entry to many Health Canada-specific related topics. From here you can find out about strategies and initiatives, as well as the budget estimates for programs. Provides information about health-related legislation and activities, including commissions and inquiries.
- House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (Parliament of Canada)View Committee reports and meeting minutes on proposed healthcare legislation.
- Mental Health Commission of CanadaSearch this website for news releases, reports and publications from the Mental Health Commission of Canada, which is funded by Health Canada.
- Policy Horizons CanadaBrowse through a range of policy briefs and research reports on a variety of topics from well-being to population aging and regulatory strategy.
- Public Health Agency of CanadaCheck out this direct link to population health information section of the Public Health Agency of Canada website. There are other sections to discover including the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada section, the Mental Health section and the links to PHAC's reports and publications.
- Health Policy Research - Reports and Publications (Health Canada)Access to reports and publications related to Health Canada's science and research activities including health policy.
Canadian Healthcare Associations
Ontario Associations
- Advantage OntarioAssociation for not-for-profit long term care, housing, and services for seniors. Formerly Ontario Association for Not-for-profit Housing and Services for Seniors (OANHSS).
- Alliance for Healthier CommunitiesFormerly Association of Ontario Health Centres.
Quebec Associations
Canadian Associations
- Canada Health InfowayInfoway is an independent not-for-profit corporation created to foster and accelerate the development and adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems with compatible standards and communications technologies.
- Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to improving health and health care by advancing the quality, relevance, and application of research on health services and health policy.
- Canadian Health Leadership NetworkA not-for-profit coalition of policymakers, academics, health associations, regional health authorities, and health disciplines seeking to build health leadership capacity and capabilities across Canada.
- HealthCareCANThe national voice of healthcare organizations and hospitals across Canada, delivering high-quality products and services to members in support of health system innovation and transformation.
International Associations
Canadian Research Institutes
Canadian Research Institutes and Foundations
- Canada Foundation for InnovationThe Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is a non-profit corporation that invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions.
- Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to improving health and health care by advancing the quality, relevance, and application of research on health services and health policy.
- Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)Find information on health system performance, spending and health workforce, factors influencing health, and more from this government-funded non-profit organization.
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Look under the Institutes section to find information on the Institute of Health Services and Policy Research.
- Healthcare Excellence CanadaLaunched in 2021, Healthcare Excellence Canada is an independent, not-for-profit charity funded primarily by Health Canada that amalgamates the former Canadian Patient Safety Institute and Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement.
- Mental Health Commission of CanadaSearch this website for news releases, reports and publications from the Mental Health Commission of Canada, which is funded by Health Canada.
- Research Canada: An Alliance for Health DiscoveryResearch Canada is a national, broad-based alliance dedicated to advancing health research and health innovation through collaborative advocacy.
Ottawa and Eastern Ontario Research Institutes
- Bruyère Research InstituteThe Bruyère Research Institute (BRI) focuses on research to improve the care of aging Canadians and vulnerable populations. The Institute is fully affiliated with the University of Ottawa, and has other academic partners including Carleton University, Algonquin College, and La Cité Collégiale.
- CHEO Research InstitutePediatric research organization affiliated with the University of Ottawa.
- Institut du Savoir MonfortAffiliated with the Hôpital Monfort in Ottawa, the Institut du Savoir Monfort has a mission to improve the health of francophone communities in Ontario.
- Ottawa Hospital Research InstituteThe Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.
- University of Ottawa Research Centres and InstitutesConsult a complete list of all affiliated University of Ottawa Research Centres and Research Institutes.
Province-wide
- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, ICES leads studies that evaluate healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Eastern Ontario Hospitals
Ottawa
Kingston
Eastern Ontario (Rural)
Ontario Health Networks
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINS)
In 2007, Local Health Integration Networks (LHINS) were created to distribute regional public healthcare services funding in Ontario. In 2021, these networks were dissolved and their functions transferred to Ontario Health's Home and Community Care Support Services division. For more information, see "Facts About Home and Community Care Support Services".
Service Networks
- CorHealth OntarioFormerly the Cardiac Care Network of Ontario and the Ontario Stroke Network.
U.S. Health Organizations
- Academy HealthAn American academy for health services and policy research.
- Agency for Health Care Research and QualityFind clinical information, data and surveys, information on on quality and patient safety, and health IT from this agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
- GPO MetaLibMetasearch engine for the US Government Publications Office. Includes their catalogue, Environmental Health Perspectives, National Institutes of Health (NIH),the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Gateway, and more.
- National Hospital Care SurveyAddresses and monitors health care resources, the quality of health care, and disparities in health care services in the United States. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics.
- National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR)Here you will find links gathered by the National Institutes of Health and its partners to information about health care reform, health economics and health policy.
- National Institutes of HealthUnited States
International Health Organizations
- United Nations Digital Library SystemSearch the UN's Dag Hammarskjöld Library catalogue of bibliographic information. Use the thesaurus to familiarize yourself with UN terminology.
- World Health Organization (WHO)Links to pages that contain information on WHO projects, initiatives, activities, information products, and contacts, organized by health and development topics.
- World Bank e-libraryBrowse through publications from the World Bank on topics ranging from governance to health, nutrition and population or browse by region.
- OECD Health InformationFind policy studies, information on health economics, working papers, and country reviews from the OECD. You can also access their biennial "Health at a Glance" publication through their online library.
- Pan-American Health OrganizationBrowse through various health topics to view key publications from the PAHO.
- European Commission - Public HealthThe official public health portal of the European Union provides a wide range of information and data on health-related issues and activities at both European and international levels.
- Zunia knowledge exchangeA portal for knowledge exchange among development professionals on information on health and other topics.
- Department of Health - Government of the UKLink to the UK's Department of Health where you will find information on their policies on public health and the NHS.
- Ministère des Affaires sociales et de la Santé - France(In french only) Links to publications, research, statistics and news from the French ministry of health.
- Ministry of Health and Social Affairs (Sweden)Includes news and publications from Sweden's Ministry of Health and Social Affairs.
- Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (Netherlands)Includes news, issues, and documents and publications from the Netherlands Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport.