Employee Health and Wellness

Healthy Learning: Web Links and Resources

Whether you're a teacher looking for new recipes, a staff member hoping to learn more about an illness or disease or a manager searching for physical activity tips - you'll find it by visiting these great links.


beadonor.ca - The goal of beadonor.ca is to encourage all Ontarians to become registered organ and tissue donors and educate them on the impact of their generous decision to give. The Trillium Gift of Life Network is a not-for-profit agency of the Government of Ontario and is responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating and supporting organ and tissue donation across Ontario and improving the system so more lives can be saved.

Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is designed to help Canadians make wise food choices. The Food Guide translates the science of healthy eating into a practical pattern of food choices that meets nutrient needs, promotes health and minimizes the risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases.

Canada's Physical Activity Guide will help you make wise choices about physical activity.  Choices that will improve your health help prevent disease, and allow you to get the most out of life.

Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.

Canadian Diabetes Association  promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. 

Canadian Federation for Sexual Health provides a wide range of information on sexual and reproductive health.  Visit their website to learn more.

Canadian Health Network is a national, bilingual web-based health information service. This network of health information providers includes the Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and national and provincial/territorial non-profit organizations, as well as universities, hospitals, libraries and community organizations.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research is a major federal agency responsible for funding health research in Canada.  Visit their website and learn more about major initiatives, funding opportunities and current news and events.

Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all and supports the recovery of people experiencing mental illness.  The CMHA's programs assist with employment, peer support, recreation services for people with mental illness, stress reduction workshops and public education campaigns for the community.

Canadian Public Health Association is a national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community.

Centre de santé communautaire de Sudbury provides health-care services, education and programs to the francophone community in Greater Sudbury.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is Canada's leading addiction and mental health teaching hospital.  A wide range of clinical programs, support and rehabilitation services are provided that meet the diverse needs of people who are at risk and are at different stages of their lives and illnesses.

Coalition for Active Living focuses on health promotion and disease prevention through physical activity.  Their goal is to ensure that the environments where Canadians live, learn, commute, work and play support regular physical activity.

Dietitians of Canada promote health and well- being through expertise in food and nutrition.  Follow this link and find a host of information and resources.

Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health.  Visit them online to find out more about consumer product safety, diseases and conditions and food and nutrition.

HealthyOntario.com provides Ontarians with a world-leading web destination for trusted health information, services and advice for healthier living.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada provides information about heart, stroke and healthy living in Canada.

National Aboriginal Health Organization works to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in Canada, through community-based interests and activities.

National Quality Institute encourages and supports the understanding of quality principles and healthy workplace principals in all sectors.

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care is responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, home care, community and public health.

Health Nexus (formerly Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse) helps individuals, groups and communities use health promotion strategies to achieve health and well-being.

Public Health Agency of Canada promotes and protects the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health.

SmartRisk is a Canadian non-profit charitable organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives.

Sudbury and District Health Unit provides information, ideas and suggestions about making healthy choices and living healthy lifestyles.  The site also features information on the SDHU's community programs for infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors.

The Canadian Lung Association is dedicated to promoting and improving the lung health of Canadians.

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is a voluntary, not-for-profit rehabilitation agency that provides services for people who are blind, visually impaired and deaf blind.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada funds research and provides information and support to people living with kidney disease.

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) oversees Ontario's workplace safety education and training system, provides disability benefits, monitors the quality of health care and assists in early and safe return to work.