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HEALTH ASSOCIATION [100 records]

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Record 1 2026-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Wind Energy
OBS

CanWEA, the Canadian Wind Energy Association, is the voice of Canada's wind energy industry, actively promoting the responsible and sustainable growth of wind energy. A national non-profit association, CanWEA is Canada's leading source of information on wind energy's social, economic, health and environmental benefits for Canadian communities and provincial economies.

OBS

Established in 1984, CanWEA represents the wind energy community—organizations and individuals who are directly involved in the development and application of wind energy technology, products and services.

OBS

The Canadian Wind Energy Association merged with the Canadian Solar Industries Association to form the Canadian Renewable Energy Association on July 1, 2020.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Énergie éolienne
OBS

L'Association canadienne de l'énergie éolienne (CanWEA) [représente le] secteur de l'énergie éolienne au Canada, faisant activement la promotion d'une croissance responsable et durable du secteur éolien.

OBS

Association nationale sans but lucratif, l'Association canadienne de l'énergie éolienne est la principale source d'information au Canada sur les avantages sociaux, économiques, sanitaires et environnementaux de l'énergie éolienne pour les collectivités canadiennes et les économies provinciales.

OBS

Fondée en 1984, CanWEA représente le secteur de l'éolien, soit l'ensemble des organisations et des personnes qui s'investissent dans la conception et la mise en place de services, de produits et de technologies liés au domaine.

OBS

L'Association canadienne de l'énergie éolienne et l'Association des industries solaires du Canada ont été fusionnées pour former l'Association canadienne de l'énergie renouvelable le 1er juillet 2020.

Key term(s)
  • Association canadienne d'énergie éolienne

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités del sector privado
  • Energía eólica
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Record 2 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Scientific Research
OBS

The Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH) [was] a national non-governmental organization with members committed to the promotion of international health and development. CSIH members [offered] a solid network of experts and experience with the Canadian government, international agencies, non-governmental organizations and academia.

OBS

On July 22, 2021, the Canadian Society for International Health(CSIH) and the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research(CCGHR) merged into the Canadian Association for Global Health(CAGH).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Recherche scientifique
OBS

[...] organisation parapluie non gouvernementale dont les membres [formaient] un solide réseau de professionnels impliqués dans la promotion de la santé. La Société [regroupait] des experts canadiens dans toutes les disciplines de la santé et [exerçait] un rôle d'agence d'exécution de projets en santé internationale et en développement.

OBS

Le 22 juillet 2021, la Coalition canadienne pour la recherche en santé mondiale (CCRSM) et la Société canadienne pour la santé internationale (SCSI) ont fusionné pour former l'Association canadienne pour la santé mondiale (ACSM).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Medicina, Higiene y Salud
  • Investigación científica
OBS

CSIH: por sus siglas en inglés (Canadian Society for International Health).

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Record 3 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • The Skin
OBS

The association exists to advance the science and art of medicine and surgery related to the care of the skin, hair and nails; provide continuing professional development for its members; support and advance patient care; provide public education on sun protection and other aspects of skin health; and promote a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Appareil cutané
OBS

L'Association a pour mission de faire avancer la science et l'art de la médecine et de la chirurgie dans le domaine des soins de la peau, des cheveux et des ongles, d'offrir du perfectionnement professionnel à ses membres, d'appuyer et d'améliorer les soins aux patients, de sensibiliser le public à la protection solaire et aux autres aspects de la santé de la peau, et de promouvoir la santé de la peau, des cheveux et des ongles, la vie durant.

Spanish

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Record 4 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Animal Husbandry
OBS

The Canadian Bison Association(CBA) is a non-profit organization that was established to represent the interests of the bison industry in Canada. CBA is responsible for providing guidance on a number of issues including : on-farm food safety, marketing, animal health, research, animal identification, government liaison, trade issues, bison traceability, the bison registry and other developmental initiatives.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Élevage des animaux
OBS

L'Association canadienne du bison (ACB) est un organisme sans but lucratif mis sur pied pour défendre les intérêts de l'industrie canadienne du bison. L'ACB est chargée de fournir des orientations sur diverses questions, dont la salubrité des aliments à la ferme, le marketing, la santé animale, la recherche, l'identification des animaux, les liens avec le gouvernement, les enjeux commerciaux, la traçabilité des bisons, le registre des bisons et autres projets de développement de l'industrie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Cría de ganado
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Record 5 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Nervous System
  • Psychology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Système nerveux
  • Psychologie

Spanish

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Record 6 2025-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
DEF

A class of treatment that targets the underlying processes of the disease in order to delay, stop, or reverse the disease.

CONT

A DMT [disease modifying therapy] could be a drug you take [or] a treatment that uses stem cells.... Some people call these MS [multiple sclerosis] treatments disease modifying drugs(DMDs), while others call them disease modifying therapies(DMTs). The MS [Multiple Sclerosis] Society, the NHS [National Health Service] and the Association of British Neurologists use DMTs [disease modifying therapies].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
CONT

Il est recommandé que les personnes ayant reçu un diagnostic de SP [sclérose en plaques] récurrente-rémittente commencent un traitement modificateur de l'évolution de la maladie peu après la confirmation du diagnostic afin de réduire le risque d'aggravation de l'invalidité au fil du temps et que le choix d'un traitement modificateur de l'évolution de la maladie fasse l'objet d'une décision conjointe entre la personne et son/sa neurologue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento sin cirugía
CONT

TME: tratamiento modificador de la enfemedad. ... El objetivo del tratamiento es el control de la actividad de la enfermedad para reducir la frecuencia y la gravedad de los brotes y prevenir o retrasar la acumulación de la discapacidad.

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Record 7 2025-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Plant and Crop Production
OBS

The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario is a volunteer group that educates farmers about ecological methods of farming. To create an agriculture which maintains and enhances the health of the soil, the crops, the livestock and the farm community through the understanding of ecological principles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
  • Producción vegetal
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Record 8 2024-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
OBS

AGESSS... is the largest association of managers in Quebec [and] the most influential voice for health and social services managers in Quebec.

OBS

The Association du personnel des cadres intermédiaires du milieu hospitalier du Québec inc. (APCIMHQ), now called the Association des gestionnaires des établissements de santé et de services sociaux (AGESSS), was created in 1970 with the amalgamation of the Association du personnel des cadres hospitaliers de la Mauricie inc. (APCHM) and the Association des cadres de l’Hôpital Sainte-Croix de Drummondville.

OBS

Association du personnel des cadres intermédiaires du milieu hospitalier du Québec inc. (APCIMHQ): title in effect from 1970 to 1974.

OBS

Association des cadres intermédiaires des affaires sociales (ACIAS): title in effect from 1974 to 1994.

OBS

Association des gestionnaires des établissements de santé et de services sociaux (AGESSS): title in effect since 1994.

Key term(s)
  • Association du personnel des cadres intermédiaires du milieu hospitalier du Québec

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière
OBS

L'AGESSS est [...] la plus importante association de cadres au Québec [et] la plus grande force de représentation des gestionnaires du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux du Québec.

OBS

L'Association a pour mission de : représenter, promouvoir et défendre les intérêts et les droits des membres; consulter et tenir informés les membres en tout temps; influencer les acteurs en participant aux réflexions et débats concernant les principaux enjeux du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux; contribuer au développement ainsi qu'au déploiement des meilleures pratiques en gestion; valoriser l'excellence en gestion.

OBS

L'Association du personnel des cadres intermédiaires du milieu hospitalier du Québec inc. (APCIMHQ), maintenant appelée l'Association des gestionnaires des établissements de santé et de services sociaux (AGESSS), a été créée en 1970 à la suite de la fusion de l'Association du personnel des cadres hospitaliers de la Mauricie inc. (APCHM) et de l'Association des cadres de l'Hôpital Sainte-Croix de Drummondville.

OBS

Association du personnel des cadres intermédiaires du milieu hospitalier du Québec inc. (APCIMHQ) : titre en vigueur de 1970 à 1974.

OBS

Association des cadres intermédiaires des affaires sociales (ACIAS) : titre en vigueur de 1974 à 1994.

OBS

Association des gestionnaires des établissements de santé et de services sociaux (AGESSS) : titre en vigueur depuis 1994.

Key term(s)
  • Association du personnel des cadres intermédiaires du milieu hospitalier du Québec

Spanish

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Record 9 2024-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Lymphatic System
OBS

[An association that] links Canadians with lymphedema or dysfonctioning lymphatic systems with health care professionals and support groups locally and internationally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Système lymphatique
OBS

Association qui relie les Canadiens et Canadiennes atteints d'un lymphœdème ou d'un autre dysfonctionnement du système lymphatique aux professionnels de la santé et aux groupes de soutien locaux et internationaux.

Spanish

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Record 10 2024-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • General Medicine
  • Sociology
OBS

A medium-sized national organization founded in 2008[,] which works to support the health, wellbeing, and dignity of trans and gender diverse people.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Médecine générale
  • Sociologie

Spanish

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Record 11 2024-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Mental health and hygiene
OBS

Founded in 1909, Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and condition prevention. For over 115 years, our work has been informed, designed, and led by the lived experience of those most affected.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Hygiène et santé mentales

Spanish

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Record 12 2024-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
OBS

Founded in 1910, the Canadian Public Health Association is the independent voice for public health in Canada with links to the international community. As the only Canadian non-governmental organization focused exclusively on public health, we are uniquely positioned to advise decision-makers about public health system reform and to guide initiatives to help safeguard the personal and community health of Canadians and people around the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
OBS

Fondée en 1910, l'Association canadienne de santé publique est le porte-parole de la santé publique au Canada. Son indépendance, ses liens avec la communauté internationale et le fait qu'elle est la seule organisation non gouvernementale canadienne à se consacrer exclusivement à la santé publique font qu'elle est idéalement placée pour conseiller les décideurs à propos de la réforme du réseau de santé publique et pour orienter les initiatives visant à protéger la santé individuelle et collective au Canada et dans le monde.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Medicina, Higiene y Salud
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Record 13 2024-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Mental health and hygiene
OBS

Canadian Mental Health Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
OBS

Association canadienne pour la santé mentale.

Spanish

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Record 14 2024-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
OBS

Health Canada, National Clearinghouse on Family Violence. Prepared by the Canadian Foster Family Association(CFFA), Ottawa, 1996, 68 pages.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
OBS

Santé Canada, Centre national d'information sur la violence dans la famille. Préparé par l'Association des familles d'accueil du Canada (AFAC), Ottawa, 1996, 80 pages.

Spanish

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Record 15 2024-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cattle Raising
OBS

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA)[, formerly the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association,] is the national voice of Canada’s 60,000 beef farms and feedlots. Founded by producers and led by a producer-elected board, CCA works to address issues that concern Canada’s beef producers.

OBS

Established in 1932, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association is the only national association representing the interests of Canada's 90, 000 beef producers. The Canadian Cattlemen's Association provides the leadership and unity necessary to speak as one voice for the beef industry. This includes assisting in its development, adaptation to new ideas and technologies, and in its prosperity. The Canadian Cattlemen's Association is structured to represent every phase of the production system; the purebred, cow/calf, backgrounding and feedlot sectors. The Canadian Cattlemen's Association is involved in a wide range of issues that are of concern to Canadian beef producers. These include trade, animal health, environment and animal care, fiscal and monetary policy, and grading/inspection, to name just a few. In addition the Canadian Cattlemen's Association works closely with other sectors of the agriculture and food industries on matters of mutual concern.

Key term(s)
  • Cattle Association of Canada
  • Cattlemen’s Association of Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Élevage des bovins
OBS

L'Association canadienne des bovins (ACB) est la voix nationale des 60 000 exploitations bovines et parcs d'engraissement du Canada. Fondée par des producteurs et dirigée par un conseil d'administration élu par les producteurs, l'ACB s'efforce de résoudre les problèmes qui concernent les producteurs de bœuf du Canada.

Key term(s)
  • Association des bovins du Canada
  • Cattlemen's Association of Canada

Spanish

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Record 16 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • General Medicine
  • Sociology
OBS

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health(WPATH)... is a... non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. [Its mission is to] promote evidence based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Médecine générale
  • Sociologie

Spanish

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Record 17 2023-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
  • Cardiovascular System
OBS

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is a voluntary organization composed of professionals interested and involved in the scientific study of exercise physiology, exercise biochemistry, fitness and health. The CSEP(then known as the Canadian Association of Sport Sciences), was founded at the Pan American Games, Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1967.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
  • Système cardio-vasculaire
OBS

Mission de la SCPE. «Promouvoir la génération, la synthèse, le transfert et l'application des connaissances, ainsi que la recherche en matière de physiologie de l'exercice (l'activité physique, la condition physique, la santé et la performance)».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
  • Sistema cardiovascular
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Record 18 2023-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

Health at every size (HAES) is an approach to public health that seeks to de-emphasise weight loss as a health goal, and reduce stigma towards people who are overweight or obese.

OBS

Health at Every Size; HAES : trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health. The name and acronym are followed by the "R" symbol in a circle in superscript.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
OBS

La santé à tous les poids est une approche qui encourage les gens à adopter de bonnes habitudes de vie pour optimiser leur santé et leur bien-être, plutôt que de contrôler leur poids.

OBS

Health at Every Size; HAES : marques de commerce de l'Association for Size Diversity and Health. Le nom et l'acronyme sont suivis du symbole «R» encerclé placé en exposant.

Spanish

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Record 19 2023-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Scientific Research
OBS

The Canadian Association for Global Health(CAGH) brings together a vibrant global health community working to create a healthier and more equitable world. [It is] a member-based, not-for-profit organization representing, and supported by, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students with academic and civil society partnerships across Canada and globally.

OBS

On July 22, 2021, the Canadian Society for International Health(CSIH) and the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research(CCGHR) merged into the Canadian Association for Global Health(CAGH).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Recherche scientifique
OBS

Le 22 juillet 2021, la Coalition canadienne pour la recherche en santé mondiale (CCRSM) et la Société canadienne pour la santé internationale (SCSI) ont fusionné pour former l'Association canadienne pour la santé mondiale (ACSM).

Spanish

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Record 20 2023-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Scientific Research
OBS

The Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) [was founded in 2003 as] a not-for-profit organization promoting better and more equitable health worldwide through the production and use of knowledge.

OBS

On July 22, 2021, the Canadian Society for International Health(CSIH) and the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research(CCGHR) merged into the Canadian Association for Global Health(CAGH).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Recherche scientifique
OBS

Fondée en 2003, la Coalition canadienne pour la recherche en santé mondiale était un réseau de savoirs favorisant l'équité en santé dans le monde.

OBS

Le 22 juillet 2021, la Coalition canadienne pour la recherche en santé mondiale (CCRSM) et la Société canadienne pour la santé internationale (SCSI) ont fusionné pour former l'Association canadienne pour la santé mondiale (ACSM).

Spanish

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Record 21 - external organization data 2022-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Key term(s)
  • health care association programme officer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 22 - external organization data 2022-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 23 2022-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Mental health and hygiene
OBS

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting good mental health, developing and implementing support systems and services and encouraging public action to strengthen community mental health services and related policies and legislation. It envisions a community which values everyone's human dignity and mental health. Its mission is to offer opportunity and support for individuals with mental health issues so that they may achieve meaning and success and improve their level of functioning in the environment of their choice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
OBS

La section d'Ottawa de l'Association canadienne pour la santé mentale est un organisme à but non lucratif voué à promouvoir une bonne santé mentale; élaborer et mettre en œuvre des systèmes et services de soutien; encourager l'action sociale dans le but de renforcer les services de santé mentale communautaire ainsi que les lois et [les] politiques dans le domaine. Elle a la vision d'une communauté qui accorde une grande importance à la dignité humaine et à la santé mentale de chaque personne. Sa mission est d'offrir aux personnes aux prises avec un problème de santé mentale des possibilités et du soutien pour donner un sens à leur vie, leur permettre de réussir et améliorer leur niveau de fonctionnement dans l'environnement de leur choix.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Higiene y salud mental
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Record 24 2022-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
OBS

The Canadian Association for Safe Supply is Canada's only national organization focused primarily on increasing access and supply to legal, regulated substances of known potency. [The organization partners] with health authorities, governments, people with lived experience and research institutions to expand programming that provides access to regulated drugs for people at overdose risk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Drogues et toxicomanie

Spanish

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Record 25 2022-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Mental health and hygiene
OBS

[A] workplace mental health initiative [that] helps companies build greater awareness, reduce stigma, and foster safe and supportive cultures.

OBS

Canadian Mental Health Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
OBS

[Initiative] de santé mentale en milieu de travail [qui] aide les entreprises à faire de la sensibilisation à réduire la stigmatisation et à favoriser des milieux de travail sains et inclusifs.

OBS

Association canadienne pour la santé mentale.

Spanish

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Record 26 2021-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Hygiene and Health
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
OBS

Half Your Plate is an initiative lead by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Public Health Association and the Canadian Cancer Society to improve fruit and veggie consumption in Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Hygiène et santé
  • Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
OBS

Visez la moitié pour votre santé est une initiative de l'Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL), la Fondation des maladies du cœur, l'Association canadienne de santé publique et la Société canadienne du cancer, dédiée à l'amélioration de la consommation de fruits et légumes au Canada.

Spanish

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Record 27 2021-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
  • CBRNE Operations
OBS

The Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear(CJIRU-CBRN) is an integral component of CANSOFCOM [Canadian Special Operations Forces Command], and provides a rapid response capability for SOF [special operations forces] missions throughout the world. Domestically, CJIRU-CBRN is a branch of the National Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear and Explosive(CBRNE) Response Team in association with the RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] and Public Health Agency of Canada(PHAC), responsible for CBRN counter-terrorism operations. Additionally, they provide direct and indirect CBRN support to CANSOFCOM operations. Internationally, CJIRU-CBRN provides CBRN support to CF [Canadian Forces] elements in all theatres of operations, including counter proliferation and force protection tasks.

OBS

Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear; CJIRU-CBRN: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

Key term(s)
  • Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Company
  • Canadian Forces Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Company

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
  • Opérations CBRNE
OBS

L'Unité interarmées d'intervention du Canada Incidents chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires (UIIC-ICBRN) est une composante intégrale du COMFOSCAN [Commandement des Forces d'opérations spéciales du Canada] et permet une capacité d'intervention rapide pour des missions FOS [forces d'opérations spéciales] partout dans le monde. Au pays, l'UIIC-ICBRN est une branche de l'équipe nationale d'intervention chimique, biologique, [radiologique nucléaire] et explosif (CBRNE) en association avec la GRC [Gendarmerie royale du Canada] et l'Agence de la Santé publique du Canada (ASPC), responsables des opérations contre-terroristes. De plus, elles fournissent un appui CBRN direct et indirect aux opérations du COMFOSCAN. Au niveau international, l'UIIC-ICBRN fournit l'appui CBRN aux éléments des FC [Forces canadiennes] dans tous les théâtres d'opérations, incluant des tâches de contre-prolifération et de protection de la force.

OBS

Unité interarmées d'intervention du Canada - Incidents chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires; UIIC-ICBRN : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 28 2021-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Health Law
  • Clinical Psychology
OBS

World Suicide Prevention Day(WSPD), celebrated annually on 10 September, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organization(WHO). The event represents a global commitment to focus attention on suicide prevention.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Droit de la santé
  • Psychologie clinique
OBS

La Journée mondiale de prévention du suicide […] est une journée de sensibilisation célébrée le 10 septembre de chaque année, afin de fournir un engagement mondial et des actions pour prévenir les suicides, avec diverses activités à travers le monde depuis 2003.

Spanish

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Record 29 2021-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Beekeeping
OBS

... the Red River Apiarists’ Association [is] an active beekeeping club within the province of Manitoba, Canada, that promotes honey bee health and all the wonderful products that the honey bee produces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Élevage des abeilles

Spanish

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Record 30 2021-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Organization
  • Sociology of Old Age
  • Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
CONT

A naturally occurring retirement community is a middle ground between independent living and living in a long-term care facility in the sense that the community of older residents forms organically, but NORC programs funded jointly by government agencies and private organizations allow services and activities for older adults to be offered on-site. This is why NORCs typically comprise not only residents but also social service and health care providers and housing managers or neighborhood association representatives.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation sociale
  • Sociologie de la vieillesse
  • Aménagement du territoire

Spanish

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Record 31 2021-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
  • Medication
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
OBS

The Medicinal Marijuana Association is the leading source of information on medical marijuana. [Its] mission is to promote and support the use of medicinal marijuana by providing patients with information about its many benefits. [Its] purpose is to help [people] discover if medicinal marijuana is right for [them] and to teach [them] how to have an effective conversation with [their] doctor. [It] also [provides] access to reputable producers and health professionals, and provides ongoing monitoring and dosing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
  • Médicaments
  • Drogues et toxicomanie

Spanish

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Record 32 2021-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Water Resources Management
OBS

The association is dedicated to environmental stewardship, protection of public health and advancement of water and wastewater professionals through training and educational opportunities.

Key term(s)
  • Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association Inc.
  • Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association, Inc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Gestion des ressources en eau
Key term(s)
  • Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association Inc.
  • Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association, Inc.

Spanish

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Record 33 2021-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

The Canadian Association for Long Term Care(CALTC) is the national voice of long-term care providers.... members deliver publicly-funded health care services to seniors across Canada when they can no longer live at home.

OBS

[CALTC’s mission is] to ensure the delivery of quality care to vulnerable citizens of Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière
  • Services sociaux et travail social

Spanish

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Record 34 2020-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Medicinal Plants
DEF

… a global body that represents the majority of cannabis product developers, distributers, practitioners, medical institutions and universities [and] producers licensed under Health Canada’s Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR).

OBS

[The IMCA’s] mission is to act as the international voice for [its] members in their promotion of medical cannabis standards, and support the development, growth and integrity of the regulated cannabis industry.

OBS

The Association focuses on both user care and improved public health, and is committed to product safety and quality, secure and reliable access and the promotion of the safe and effective use of cannabis.

Key term(s)
  • International Association for Medical Cannabis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Culture des plantes médicinales
Key term(s)
  • International Association for Medical Cannabis

Spanish

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Record 35 2020-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Muscles and Tendons
  • Nervous System
OBS

The Neuromuscular Research Partnership is a collaboration between the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada(MDAC) and the ALS [amyotrophic lateral sclerosis] Society of Canada... with support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research(CIHR).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Muscles et tendons
  • Système nerveux
OBS

Le Partenariat de recherche sur les maladies neuromusculaires (PRMN) est un programme mis sur pied par la Dystrophie musculaire Canada (DMC) et la Société canadienne de la SLA [sclérose latérale amyotrophique], avec l'appui des Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC).

Spanish

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Record 36 2020-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Mental health and hygiene
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

A Canadian Mental Health Association program.

Key term(s)
  • Work Place Mental Health

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

Programme de l'Association canadienne pour la santé mentale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas nacionales canadienses
  • Higiene y salud mental
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
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Record 37 2020-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Mental Disorders
OBS

The National Network for Mental Health (NNMH) acts to advocate, to educate, and to offer expertise and resources to increase the health and wellbeing of the community of Canadians with the lived experience of mental health issues.

OBS

The National Network for Mental Health is a unique national organization that has "grassroots" history and approach. [The] organization began as the Canadian Mental Health Association-National Office's "Consumer Participation Task Group" in the 1980's and became independent in 1991, changed its name to the National Network for Mental Health and became incorporated in 1992.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Troubles mentaux
OBS

Le Réseau national pour la santé mentale est un organisme national unique qui tient ses origines d'un mouvement de mobilisation populaire. […] À l'origine, dans les années 1980, [l']organisme était un «Groupe de travail pour la participation des consommateurs» du bureau national de l'Association canadienne pour la santé mentale, et en 1991 il est devenu autonome et a adopté le nom Réseau national pour la santé mentale, pour s'incorporer en 1992.

Spanish

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Record 38 2019-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Human Diseases
OBS

Mission. [The World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine strives] to improve health throughout the world by promoting the teaching and practice of all aspects of pathology/laboratory medicine.

OBS

The World Association of Societies of Pathology (Anatomic and Clinical) (WASP) changed its designation to the World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (WASPaLM) in 1999.

OBS

The World Association of (Anatomic and Clinical) Pathology Societies (WAPS) changed its designation to the World Association of Societies of Pathology (Anatomic and Clinical) (WASP) in 1972.

OBS

The International Society of Clinical Pathology (ISCP) changed its designation to the World Association of (Anatomic and Clinical) Pathology Societies (WAPS) in 1969.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Maladies humaines
OBS

L'Association mondiale des sociétés de pathologie - anatomie pathologique et biologie médicale a changé sa désignation pour l'Association mondiale des sociétés de pathologie et biologie médicale en 1999.

OBS

L'Association mondiale des sociétés de pathologie anatomique et clinique a changé sa désignation pour l'Association mondiale des sociétés de pathologie - anatomie pathologique et biologie médicale en 1972.

OBS

La Société internationale de biologie clinique (SIBC) a changé sa désignation pour l'Association mondiale des sociétés de pathologie anatomique et clinique en 1969.

Spanish

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Record 39 2019-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
  • Mental health and hygiene
DEF

… a not-for-profit health service organization located in the west end of Toronto [that] provides services for seniors, caregivers, and people living with mental health and addiction concerns.

OBS

[Reconnect’s vision is to] play a major role in the area of community services, mental health and addictions by providing safe, effective and personalized services. [It] will drive innovation to improve services and create conditions that will deliver the highest standard of care. [It] will also ensure public service resources and budgets are used appropriately and effectively to achieve the best outcomes for individuals and the community.

OBS

Reconnect Community Health Services has confirmed that the Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere(FAME) became part of its organization on April 1, 2019.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
OBS

Depuis le 1 avril 2019, Reconnect Community Health Services a fusionné avec Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME). FAME fait maintenant partie de Reconnect.

OBS

Reconnect Community Health Services a confirmé que la Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME) est devenue partie intégrante de l'organisme le 1 avril 2019.

Spanish

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Record 40 2019-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
  • Mental health and hygiene
OBS

FAME provides help and a safe space to families, caregivers and friends whose loved ones are living with mental illness through education, advocacy in the community and building coping and self-care skills to foster resilience. [Its vision is that] every family and caregiver will know what to do and where to go for help around mental illness.

OBS

Reconnect Community Health Services has confirmed that the Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere became part of its organization on April 1, 2019.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
OBS

Reconnect Community Health Services a confirmé que la Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere est devenue partie intégrante de l'organisme le 1 avril 2019.

Spanish

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Record 41 2019-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
OBS

[Aha!’s] mission is to make evidence-based information available to [its] members; to empower those who want to complement traditional treatments with reliable, scientifically based and clinically tested therapies to improve the efficacy, effectiveness and reduce side effects.

OBS

[Aha!’s] goal is not to diminish the role of medical doctors in patient care but to enhance it by providing education on integrative approaches supported by strong research and data. [By reaching its goals, they hope to] improve [the members’] health and well-being, reduce the cost of healthcare for everyone [and] enhance the patient’s experience.

OBS

AHAOC: former abbreviation confirmed by the association.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Alternative Health Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
OBS

AHAOC : ancienne abréviation confirmée par l'association.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Alternative Health Association

Spanish

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Record 42 2019-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Trade
  • Medicine and Health
OBS

[The Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association’s mission is] to stimulate the building of relationships and the development of strategic alliances among companies and institutions engaged in the provision of healthcare products to Canadians.

Key term(s)
  • Healthcare Licensing Association of Canada
  • Canadian Health Care Licencing Association
  • Canadian Healthcare Licencing Association
  • Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Commerce
  • Médecine et santé
OBS

[La mission de la Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association est de] susciter la création de relations d'affaires et d'alliances stratégiques entre les entreprises et les institutions fournissant des produits de soins de santé à la population canadienne.

Key term(s)
  • Healthcare Licensing Association of Canada
  • Canadian Health Care Licencing Association
  • Canadian Healthcare Licencing Association
  • Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association

Spanish

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Record 43 2019-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Environment
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
OBS

[EHABC’s] mission is to raise awareness within the medical community, educational institutions, and the general public to prevent further cases of environmental sensitivity from occurring.

OBS

The Environmental Health Association of BC(EHA BC) was founded in 1993 as the Ecological Health Alliance... to provide mutual support and a common voice to those with environmental sensitivities in the Victoria, BC, area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Environnement
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé

Spanish

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Record 44 2019-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Mental health and hygiene
OBS

The week takes place every year at the beginning of May.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
OBS

La semaine a lieu tous les ans au début du mois de mai.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
  • Higiene y salud mental
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Record 45 2019-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Psychology
  • Mental health and hygiene
DEF

[A] provincial association of Korean Canadian(KC) mental health professionals and advocates whose aim is to reduce stigma against mental illness through the promotion, protection and prevention of mental health and mental health problems of the KC community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Psychologie
  • Hygiène et santé mentales

Spanish

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Record 46 2019-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Health Law
  • Ethics and Morals
OBS

CAMAP is the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers. At its core, it is made up of physicians who provide MAiD [medical assistance in dying] services[, including] assessment and procedure. These members span the medical spectrum; they are family physicians, hospitalists, internists, anesthetists.

OBS

[The Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers’] mission is to support MAiD assessors and providers in their work; educate the public and the health care community about MAiD; [and] provide leadership on determining standards and guidelines in MAiD provision.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Droit de la santé
  • Éthique et Morale

Spanish

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Record 47 2019-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Dentistry
OBS

[The] vision [of the Canadian Association of Hospital Dentists] is "[to shape] the future of hospital dentistry. "As the national voice of Canadian hospital-affiliated dentists, [its] mission is to promote the highest standards of evidence-based oral health care, advance dental education in academic health sciences centres, encourage collaborative research and advocate for access to care for Canadians with complex needs who require dental care in hospital settings.

Key term(s)
  • Hospital Dentists Association of Canada
  • Canada Hospital Dentists Association
  • Canada Association of Hospital Dentists

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Dentisterie
OBS

[La] vision [de l'Association canadienne des dentistes en milieu hospitalier] s'articule autour d'une idée : «Façonner l'avenir de la dentisterie en milieu hospitalier». En tant que voix nationale des dentistes affiliés à des hôpitaux canadiens, [sa] mission est de promouvoir les plus hautes normes de soins de santé buccale basés sur des données probantes, faire progresser l'éducation dentaire dans les centres de sciences de la santé, encourager la recherche collaborative et défendre l'accès aux soins pour les Canadiens ayant des besoins complexes nécessitant des soins dentaires en milieu hospitalier.

Key term(s)
  • Association des dentistes en milieu hospitalier du Canada

Spanish

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Record 48 2019-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Medicine and Health
  • Economics
OBS

The Canadian Health Economics Association(CHEA) was founded in 2017 to help address the needs of economists working in the area of health and health care, and promote the advancement of health economists trained and/or working in Canada. CHEA works to :(a) promote the scholarly work of health economists in Canada,(b) promote the professional development of the Association's members, and(c) address additional goals as determined by membership, from time to time.

Key term(s)
  • Health Economics Association of Canada
  • Canadian Association of Health Economics
  • Canada Health Economics Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Médecine et santé
  • Économique
OBS

L'Association canadienne d'économie de la santé (ACES) a été fondée en 2017 pour répondre aux besoins des économistes travaillant dans le domaine de la santé et des soins de santé et promouvoir l'avancement des économistes de la santé formés et / ou travaillant au Canada. L'ACES travaille à : (a) promouvoir le travail académique des économistes de la santé au Canada, (b) promouvoir le développement professionnel des membres de l'Association, et (c) traiter des objectifs supplémentaires déterminés par l'adhésion.

Key term(s)
  • Association d'économie de la santé du Canada

Spanish

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Record 49 2019-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
OBS

The Canadian Association for Health Humanities exists to promote the exchange of ideas and critical dialogue among scholars and practitioners, as well as foster collaborative explorations nationally and internationally. Through meetings, publications and related activities, CAHH seeks to facilitate initiatives as well as interdisciplinary, cross-professional inquiry into research and educational practices relevant to the health humanities.

Key term(s)
  • Canada Association for Health Humanities
  • Health Humanities Association of Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sciences humaines
OBS

L'Association canadienne des sciences humaines en santé vise à promouvoir l'échange d'idées, à instaurer un dialogue critique entre chercheurs, enseignants et cliniciens, tout en facilitant les initiatives de collaboration tant à l'échelle nationale qu'internationale. Au moyen de rencontres, de publications et d'activités, l'ACSHS s'engage à soutenir les initiatives de collaboration interdisciplinaires et interprofessionnelles tant en matière de recherche que d'enseignement qui visent l'intégration des sciences humaines et sociales au sein des professions de la santé.

Key term(s)
  • Association des sciences humaines en santé du Canada

Spanish

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Record 50 2019-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Medical Staff
  • Sociology of Old Age
OBS

The mission of the Nova Scotia Gerontological Nurses Association(NSGNA) is to address the health concerns of older Nova Scotians and to support the nurses who participate with them in health care.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Personnel médical
  • Sociologie de la vieillesse

Spanish

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Record 51 2019-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Public Service
OBS

Public Services Health & Safety Association(PSHSA) is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Labour and works with Ontario's Public and Broader Public Sector employers and workers, providing training, consulting and resources to reduce workplace risks and prevent occupational injuries and illnesses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Fonction publique
OBS

Association de santé et sécurité pour les services publics : désignation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 52 2019-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
  • Education
OBS

... OMSA is the dedicated student voice to the Ontario Medical Association(OMA), representing the views and concerns of [Ontario's] medical students on a number of issues, from financial assistance, post-graduate training, and health policy. Additionally, OMSA has also worked... to tailor a program of events and services for students to enhance their experiences throughout their medical school training.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière
  • Pédagogie
Key term(s)
  • Association des étudiants et des étudiantes de médecine de l'Ontario

Spanish

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Record 53 2018-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
OBS

The Manitoba Runners’ Association is a non-profit organization [that promotes and supports] the sport of running for health, fun and fitness for life to people of all ages and abilities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme

Spanish

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Record 54 2018-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Curling
OBS

The Toronto Curling Association(TCA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to building the health of the sport of curling in the Greater Toronto Area(GTA) [. The] mission statement is to ensure that curling clubs prosper and grow across the GTA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Curling

Spanish

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Record 55 2018-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of Old Age
OBS

The ElderActive Recreation Association(ERA) is a non-profit society established in 2000. ERA is grounded in an active living philosophy and it seeks to enhance the lives of all Yukoners 55 years of age and over, through events, programs and education that are intended to develop and maintain health and wellness in body, mind and spirit.

Key term(s)
  • Elder Active Recreation Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie de la vieillesse
Key term(s)
  • Elder Active Recreation Association

Spanish

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Record 56 2018-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Dentistry
OBS

The NWT-NU Dental Association is a voluntary professional organization that represents the dentists of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut and is dedicated to the provision of exemplary oral health care and attainment of optimal health for the people of [the] Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Dentisterie

Spanish

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Record 57 2018-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Intergovernmental Bodies and Committees
  • Cancers and Oncology
OBS

The North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc.(NAACCR, Inc.), is a professional organization that develops and promotes uniform data standards for cancer registration; provides education and training; certifies population-based registries; aggregates and publishes data from central cancer registries; and promotes the use of cancer surveillance data and systems for cancer control and epidemiologic research, public health programs, and patient care to reduce the burden of cancer in North America.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités intergouvernementaux
  • Cancers et oncologie

Spanish

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Record 58 2018-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
OBS

Established in 1988, the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada(NHPC) is the largest holistic health association across Canada.

OBS

On February 11, 1992, the organization changed its name to the Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners (AMTWP).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé

Spanish

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Record 59 2018-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Hygiene and Health
  • Tourism
OBS

A guide published by the Canadian Public Health Association.

Key term(s)
  • Health Guide for Travelers to Warm Climates

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Hygiène et santé
  • Tourisme
OBS

Guide publié par l'Association canadienne d'hygiène publique.

Spanish

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Record 60 2018-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Medicine and Health
OBS

AATHP represents the Alberta Association of Travel Health Professionals, a professional association open to those with an interest in travel health.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Médecine et santé

Spanish

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Record 61 2018-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
OBS

AFHTO is a not-for-profit association representing Ontario's primary care teams, which include Family Health Teams(FHTs), Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics(NPLCs) and others who provide interprofessional comprehensive primary care.

OBS

The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario(AFHTO) works to support the implementation and growth of primary care teams by promoting best practices, sharing lessons learned, and advocating on behalf of all primary care teams.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière

Spanish

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Record 62 2018-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Sociology of Medicine
OBS

The Association of Telehealth Service Providers’ [mission is] to improve health care through growth of the telehealth industry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Sociologie de la médecine

Spanish

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Record 63 2018-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Physiotherapy
OBS

The [Prince Edward Island] Physiotherapy Association provides leadership and direction to members in [the] province and supports the mission of the [Canadian Physiotherapy Association] to foster excellence in practice, education and research and promote high standards of health in Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Physiothérapie

Spanish

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Record 64 2018-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
  • Sociology of persons with a disability
OBS

[The mission of the Shelburne Association Supporting Inclusion is to work] with persons with disabilities [or mental health difficulties] to improve the quality of their lives by providing hands-on training and learning opportunities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
  • Sociologie des personnes handicapées

Spanish

Save record 64

Record 65 2018-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Respiratory System
OBS

The Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals(CRHP) was conceptualized in November 2004 as the multidisciplinary successor to the Canadian Nurses Respiratory Society, [the] Canadian Physiotherapy Cardio-Respiratory Society and The Respiratory Therapy Society. Since 2005, the CRHP has been advising the Canadian Lung Association on scientific matters and programs, including policies regarding support for research and professional education where it relates to health professionals with an interest in respiratory care.

OBS

[The CRHP’s] mission is to engage health care professionals and to provide national leadership to achieve the promotion of lung health, the prevention of lung disease [and] the management of lung disease through facilitation of interprofessional collaboration [and] knowledge generation (research) [and] knowledge translation (education and dissemination).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Appareil respiratoire
OBS

Les Professionnels canadiens en santé respiratoire ont vu le jour en novembre 2004 à titre d'organisme pluridisciplinaire destiné à succéder à la Société canadienne des infirmières en santé respiratoire, à la Société de physiothérapie cardio-respiratoire du Canada et à la Société des thérapeutes respiratoires de l'Association pulmonaire du Canada. Depuis 2005, les PCSR conseillent l'Association pulmonaire du Canada relativement à des questions et programmes scientifiques, notamment les politiques sur le soutien de la recherche et l'éducation aux professionnels de la santé intéressés par les soins respiratoires.

OBS

La mission des PCSR est d'impliquer les professionnels de la santé et [d']offrir un leadership national en matière de promotion de la santé pulmonaire, prévention des maladies pulmonaires [et] gestion des maladies pulmonaires par les moyens suivants : la facilitation de la collaboration entre professions, l'avancement des connaissances (recherche) [et] la transposition des connaissances (éducation et dissémination).

Spanish

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Record 66 2018-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Agriculture - General
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

AgSafe … strives to create a safe and healthy work environment in [British Columbia’s] agriculture [sector] through outreach and an active program of education, training and consultation in all regions of the province.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Agriculture - Généralités
  • Santé et sécurité au travail

Spanish

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Record 67 2018-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Medical Staff
OBS

[Mission. To serve] God by providing resources and services to Mennonite and brethren in Christ health programs in developing countries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Personnel médical

Spanish

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Record 68 2018-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Religion (General)
OBS

The Catholic Health Alliance of Canada replaced the Catholic Health Association of Canada in 2009.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Religion (Généralités)
OBS

L'Alliance catholique canadienne de la santé a remplacé l'Association catholique canadienne de la santé en 2009.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités del sector privado
  • Medicina, Higiene y Salud
  • Religión (Generalidades)
Save record 68

Record 69 2018-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Physiotherapy
OBS

The Manitoba Physiotherapy Association(MPA) is a provincial organization that provides leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession; fosters excellence in practice, education, and research; and promotes high standards of health in Manitoba. It is a voluntary organization with over 500 licensed physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in the province.

Key term(s)
  • Physiotherapy Association of Manitoba

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Physiothérapie
Key term(s)
  • Association de physiothérapie du Manitoba

Spanish

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Record 70 2018-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

The objectives and purpose of the Incident Prevention Association of Manitoba are [to] devise ways and means of improving incident prevention methods and education[, to] function as a body from which incident prevention information may be disseminated [and to] co-operate with other organizations in incident prevention and occupational health and safety.

Key term(s)
  • Manitoban Incident Prevention Association
  • Association of Incident Prevention of Manitoba

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
Key term(s)
  • Manitoban Incident Prevention Association
  • Association of Incident Prevention of Manitoba

Spanish

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Record 71 2018-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Medical Staff
OBS

[The] mandate is... : To promote good health and act as an advocate on health issues. To promote good and appropriate medical practice in accord with the code of ethics. To promote the good name of medicine. To promote continuing medical education. To promote fellowship and good relations within the profession and with the public. To help, as much as possible, any member in distress from any cause. To advocate for any doctor or group of doctors subjected to injustice; and to mediate, when requested, in disputes and differences between local medical groups or individuals.... To cooperate with [Doctors of BC], [the Canadian Medical Association(CMA) ] and [the] College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC [British Columbia].

OBS

The Victoria Medico-Chirurgical Society was founded in 1895, laying the ground work for what is now known as the Victoria Medical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Personnel médical

Spanish

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Record 72 2018-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Organized Recreation
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

[The HeartWood Centre for Community Youth Development works] directly with youth, adults, youth-serving organizations and broader systems to build better communities through youth engagement and leadership.

Key term(s)
  • HeartWood Center for Community Youth Development

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Loisirs organisés
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Key term(s)
  • HeartWood Center for Community Youth Development

Spanish

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Record 73 2018-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Medicine and Health
OBS

[The Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad's] mission [is] to enhance the lives of those citizens in developing countries who are desperately in need of first world medical intervention by providing medical and surgical care as well as public health and ongoing education.

Key term(s)
  • Canada Association of Medical Teams Abroad
  • Association of Medical Teams Abroad of Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Médecine et santé
Key term(s)
  • Canada Association of Medical Teams Abroad
  • Association of Medical Teams Abroad of Canada

Spanish

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Record 74 2018-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
CONT

The Canadian Residents Vaccine Training Program is a joint initiative of the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Canadian Association for Immunization Research and Evaluation. The goals of this program are to : help residents in becoming exemplary vaccine providers; provide skill sets needed to be a vaccine advocate; provide resources for continued self-learning; foster interdisciplinary approaches and networking with health colleagues.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Residents Vaccine Training Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
CONT

Le Programme de formation des résidents canadiens sur la vaccination est un projet conjoint de la Société canadienne de pédiatrie (SCP) et de l'Association canadienne pour la recherche et l'évaluation en immunisation. Le programme vise à : aider les résidents à devenir des dispensateurs exemplaires de vaccins; fournir les compétences nécessaires pour devenir un défenseur des vaccins; fournir des ressources d'autoapprentissage continu; favoriser les démarches et le réseautage interdisciplinaires avec des consœurs et confrères du milieu de la santé.

Spanish

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Record 75 2018-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology of Old Age
  • Mental health and hygiene
  • Social Psychology
OBS

... mission. To meet the mental health needs of older adults in B.C. [British Columbia] through enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration; providing practice support; advocating for excellence of care; supporting and using research to inform practice; and participating in the development of public policy.

OBS

The British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association is a professional multi-disciplinary interest group founded in 1997 by grass roots clinicians working in the field of mental health and older adults.

Key term(s)
  • Psychogeriatric Association of British Columbia
  • Psychogeriatric Association of BC
  • British Columbia Psycho-geriatric Association
  • BC Psycho-geriatric Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Sociologie de la vieillesse
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
  • Psychologie sociale
Key term(s)
  • Psychogeriatric Association of British Columbia
  • Psychogeriatric Association of BC
  • British Columbia Psycho-geriatric Association
  • BC Psycho-geriatric Association

Spanish

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Record 76 2018-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Physiotherapy
OBS

The mission of the [Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association] is to support its members and advance the profession of physiotherapy in order to improve the health and wellness of Nova Scotians.

OBS

Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Physiothérapie

Spanish

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Record 77 2018-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

A handbook of the CSA [Canadian Standards Association] Group and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Key term(s)
  • Assembling the Pieces
  • An Implementation Guide to the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
  • An Implementation Guide to the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Work place

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

Guide du Groupe CSA [Association canadienne de normalisation] et de la Commission de la santé mentale du Canada.

Key term(s)
  • Une étape à la fois
  • Guide sur la mise en œuvre de la Norme nationale du Canada sur la santé et la sécurité psychologiques en milieu de travail

Spanish

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Record 78 2018-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals(formerly the Association for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals) is a public interest, not-for-profit association with a membership dedicated to the principles of health and safety as a profession in Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

Le Conseil canadien des professionnels en sécurité agréés [...] est un organisme d'intérêt public sans but lucratif dont les membres sont dévoués aux principes de santé et de sécurité en tant que profession au Canada.

Spanish

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Record 79 2018-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Dentistry
OBS

A small provincial organization overseen by Canadian Dental Assistants Association [and whose mission is] to promote excellence in dental health care [and] to advance public protection through enforcement of regulations, education, ethical practice and standardization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Dentisterie

Spanish

Save record 79

Record 80 2018-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

The Health & Safety Conference Society of Alberta(HSCSA) is a not-for-profit association consisting of health and safety associations, employer associations, professional societies, and other strategic partners concerned with health and safety.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Santé et sécurité au travail

Spanish

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Record 81 2018-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Health Law
OBS

The Health Association of African Canadians(HAAC) was formed in 2000 to address African Canadian health issues and the system inequities affecting health.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Droit de la santé

Spanish

Save record 81

Record 82 2018-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Paramedical Staff
  • Domestic Duties (General)
OBS

A small provincial organization founded in 1957.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Personnel para-médical
  • Travaux domestiques (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 83 2018-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
OBS

A small national organization founded in 1992.

OBS

Children's Health and Safety Association is a non-profit organization that provides health and safety information through awareness and information programs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
OBS

Petit organisme d'envergure nationale fondé en 1992.

Spanish

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Record 84 2018-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Environmental Management
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

The Enviromental Health Association of Nova Scotia(EHANS) is a non-profit, community based organization founded in 1985 and run by volunteers. Formerly known as the Nova Scotia Allergy and Environmental Health Association, EHANS operates throughout Nova Scotia. Through internet resources, EHANS serves a broad constituency across Canada, the US and beyond. EHANS provides information and support to people already ill from environmental causes. EHANS also promotes healthier alternatives to prevent more people from becoming ill from environmental causes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Gestion environnementale
  • Hygiène et santé

Spanish

Save record 84

Record 85 2018-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

[On March 1, 2016] MHIMA [was] dissolved and transitioned into the Manitoba/Nunavut(MBNU) Chapter of the Canadian Health Information Management Association(CHIMA).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Le 1er mars 2016, la Manitoba Health Information Management Association a été dissoute et est devenue la section Manitoba/Nunavut (MBNU) de la Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).

Spanish

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Record 86 2018-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Mental Disorders
OBS

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba(MDAM) is a non-profit organization founded... in 1983 as the Society for Depression & Manic Depression of Manitoba.... MDAM operates throughout Manitoba, supporting those affected by mood disorders, their friends, families, caregivers and supporters. [It is dedicated to] providing support, education and advocacy for those living with a mood disorder, co-occurring disorders or other mental health illnesses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Troubles mentaux

Spanish

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Record 87 2018-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sciences - General
OBS

The Life Science Association of Manitoba(LSAM) is the voice and organizational nucleus of Manitoba's life science industry. Since 1990, it [has] come to represent over 110 local organizations that span across Manitoba's health, bioproduct, and food and agriculture sectors. As a non-profit, LSAM strives to grow Manitoba's vibrant life science industry. It collaborates with members, stakeholders, government officials, and other organizations to achieve excellence in this competitive industry. Through its training and development programs, LSAM drives Manitoba's life science community forward, providing members with valuable resources, information, and opportunities to grow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Sciences - Généralités

Spanish

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Record 88 2018-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Wastewater Treatment
OBS

The association is dedicated to environmental stewardship, [the] protection of public health and [the] advancement of water and wastewater professionals through training and educational opportunities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Traitement des eaux usées

Spanish

Save record 88

Record 89 2018-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Agriculture
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting(CAIR)-formerly the Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program(CAISP)-is an integrated national surveillance project of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association that guides and informs the national agricultural health and safety agenda.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Agriculture
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
CONT

La Surveillance des blessures dans le secteur agricole au Canada (SBAC) est un programme national de l’Association canadienne de sécurité agricole (ACSA).

Spanish

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Record 90 2017-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Medical Staff
  • Ear, Nose and Larynx (Medicine)
OBS

The Quebec Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists(QASLPA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the rights and interests of its members who are either speech language pathologists or audiologists. The association also promotes both professions among the public and other health and education stakeholders.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Personnel médical
  • Oreille, nez et larynx (Médecine)
OBS

L'Association québécoise des orthophonistes et audiologistes (AQOA) est un organisme à but non lucratif dont le mandat est de défendre les intérêts et droits de ses membres orthophonistes et audiologistes. L'Association a également comme mandat de promouvoir les professions d'orthophoniste et d'audiologiste auprès du public et autres intervenants des milieux de la santé et de l'éducation.

Spanish

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Record 91 2017-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Disabled Sports
OBS

The Wolverines Wheelchair Sports Association is dedicated to enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities by providing opportunities to develop the person as a whole, by promoting health, fitness and education through sport, recreational, and social activities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sports adaptés

Spanish

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Record 92 2017-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • General Medicine
  • Library Science
OBS

OHLA is an association committed to the support of health library specialists who deliver quality information services to the health care communities of Ontario. The association [provides] support to its members through excellence in leadership, advocacy, education and communications.... OHLA promotes the value of health sciences libraries and the professions of librarians and library technicians to senior hospital administrators and appointed board members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Médecine générale
  • Bibliothéconomie

Spanish

Save record 92

Record 93 2017-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Scientific Information
  • Pregnancy
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
OBS

The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse negotiated with three sponsors-Health, Canada, the Association of Canadian Distillers and the Brewers Association of Canada, for the creation of an FAS/FAE Information Service, which was implemented in April 1994. Funded by the Brewers Association of Canada, the Association of Canadian Distillers and Health Canada, the service provides links to support groups, prevention projects, resource centres and experts on FAS/FAE. It also provides bilingual information on FAS/FAE to a variety of clients, including caregivers, educators, social workers, health care and treatment professionals, members of the legal community, policy makers and planners, researchers and the general public.

OBS

FAS: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; FAE: Fetal Alcohol Effects.

Key term(s)
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects Information Service
  • Foetal Alcohol Syndrome/Foetal Alcohol Effects Information Service

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Information scientifique
  • Grossesse
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
OBS

Le Centre canadien de lutte contre l'alcoolisme et les toxicomanies (CCLAT) a entamé des négociations auprès de Santé Canada, de l'Association des distillateurs canadiens et de l'Association des brasseurs du Canada, qui ont accordé leur patronat et finalement permis d'ouvrir le Service d'information sur les FAS/EAF dès avril 1994. Le Service est financé par l'Association des brasseurs du Canada, l'Association des distillateurs canadiens et Santé Canada. Il fournit des liens essentiels aux groupes de soutien, aux responsables des projets de prévention, ainsi qu'aux centres d'information et aux experts en SAF/EAF. Il diffuse en outre de l'information bilingue à une vaste clientèle, dont les fournisseurs de soins, les éducateurs, les travailleurs sociaux, les professionnels de la santé, des services de traitement, et du milieu juridique, les décideurs et les planificateurs, les chercheurs, et l'ensemble de la population.

OBS

SAF : syndrome d'alcoolisme fœtal; EAF : effets de l'alcool sur le fœtus.

Key term(s)
  • Service d'information sur le syndrome d'alcoolisme fœtal et les effets de l'alcool sur le fœtus

Spanish

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Record 94 2017-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

On January 1, 2010, the Industrial Accident Prevention Association(IAPA), Ontario Service Safety Alliance(OSSA) and Farm Safety Association(FSA) [came] together to form the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services(WSPS) to better serve the health and safety needs of Ontario's manufacturing, agriculture and service sectors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

Les organisations Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA) et Farm Safety Association (FSA) ont fusionné en 2010 pour créer Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS).

Spanish

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Record 95 2017-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Agriculture - General
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

The Farm Safety Association Inc. (FSA) was established in 1973 under Section 123 of the Workers Compensation Act of Ontario for the purpose of promoting safety and providing safety education to farm employers.

OBS

On January 1, 2010, the Industrial Accident Prevention Association(IAPA), Ontario Service Safety Alliance(OSSA) and Farm Safety Association(FSA) [came] together to form the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services(WSPS) to better serve the health and safety needs of Ontario's manufacturing, agriculture and service sectors.

Key term(s)
  • Ontario Farm Safety Association
  • Farm Safety Association of Ontario

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Agriculture - Généralités
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

La Farm Safety Association Inc. (la «FSA») fut créée en 1973 en vertu de l'article 123 du Workers Compensation Act de l'Ontario afin de promouvoir les pratiques sécuritaires et afin de fournir de la formation en matière de sécurité aux employeurs agricoles.

OBS

Les organisations Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA) et Farm Safety Association (FSA) ont fusionné en 2010 pour créer Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS).

Spanish

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Record 96 2017-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

On January 1, 2010, the Industrial Accident Prevention Association(IAPA), Ontario Service Safety Alliance(OSSA) and Farm Safety Association(FSA) [came] together to form the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services(WSPS) to better serve the health and safety needs of Ontario's manufacturing, agriculture and service sectors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

Les organisations Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA) et Farm Safety Association (FSA) ont fusionné en 2010 pour créer Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS).

Spanish

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Record 97 2017-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
OBS

Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) is a leader in providing impactful risk management solutions that drive lasting business success for our customers. WSPS offers unparalleled health and safety expertise, insight and solutions for creating healthy work environments where employees thrive and businesses prosper. ... WSPS is primarily focused on the agricultural, industrial/manufacturing and service sectors. A key player in the Ontario occupational health and safety system, WSPS brings together community and business leaders to influence positive change to create a safer and more profitable Ontario.

OBS

On January 1, 2010, the Industrial Accident Prevention Association(IAPA), Ontario Service Safety Alliance(OSSA) and Farm Safety Association(FSA) [came] to form the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services(WSPS) to better serve the health and safety needs of Ontario's manufacturing, agriculture and service sectors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
OBS

Les organisations Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), Ontario Service Safety Alliance (OSSA) et Farm Safety Association (FSA) ont fusionné en 2010 pour créer Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS).

Spanish

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Record 98 2017-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Genitourinary Surgery
OBS

The Winnipeg Ostomy Association(WOA) [is] a self-help group formed in 1972 to assist people with ostomy and related surgeries in Winnipeg and the surrounding area. [It is] strictly a volunteer organization, depending on member involvement to operate and on membership dues to pay expenses.... The Winnipeg Ostomy Association(WOA) is a chapter of the Ostomy Canada Society, a national voluntary health organization dedicated to assisting people who have or will have intestinal or urinary tract diversions. [The WOA provides] a visiting program to those having ostomy related sureries. Trained and certified members visit people having ostomy surgery, either pre-or post-operatively, and provide information, share experiences and give emotional support. [It] also [provides] educational service support to the family unit advocacy and [promotes its] services to the public and professional communities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Chirurgie génito-urinaire

Spanish

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Record 99 2017-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Health Insurance
  • Tourism (General)
OBS

Founded in 1998, the Travel Health Insurance Association(THIA) is the national organization representing travel insurers, brokers, underwriters, re-insurers, emergency assistance companies, air ambulance companies and allied services in the travel insurance field.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Assurance-maladie
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
OBS

Organisme national de moyenne envergure fondé en 1998.

Spanish

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Record 100 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Mineralogy
  • Asbestos Mining
OBS

Since its founding in 1984, the Institute has provided technical and financial aid for the creation of a dozen national industry associations in as many countries. These associations distribute health and safety information to their members, organize training seminars, coordinate dust-monitoring activities with the International Chrysotile Association(ICA), coordinate government-industry relations and monitor developments.

OBS

Objectives. Promote the adoption and application of appropriate prevention and control measures, regulations, standards, work practices and techniques for the safe use of chrysotile. Take part in international conferences by offering relevant documentation, advice, or technical, medical and scientific training to chrysotile producers and users of chrysotile in other countries as well as to industrial health specialists. ... Gather and disseminate medical, scientific and technical data about chrysotile and substitute fibres. Inform and advise the general public, the media, lawmakers, workers, as well as special interest groups on the potential risks related to breathable fibres.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Minéralogie
  • Mines d'amiante
OBS

Depuis sa création en 1984, l'Institut a apporté une aide technique et financière à la création d'une dizaine d'associations nationales regroupant les industriels de l'amiante chrysotile dans autant de pays. Ces associations diffusent, auprès de leurs membres, toute information sur la santé et la sécurité, organisent la formation, coordonnent les activités de surveillance de l'empoussiérage avec l'Association internationale du chrysotile (ICAAIA) et assurent le suivi des relations gouvernement-industrie, tout particulièrement en ce qui a trait à la réglementation.

OBS

Objectifs. Favoriser l'adoption et la mise en vigueur de règlements, de normes, de méthodes de travail et de techniques appropriés à l'utilisation sécuritaire de l'amiante chrysotile. Participer aux colloques internationaux en offrant de la documentation pertinente, des conseils ou des cours de formation technique, médicale et scientifique aux producteurs et aux utilisateurs de chrysotile des autres pays. [...] Recueillir et diffuser des renseignements d'ordre médical, scientifique ou technique sur l'amiante et les fibres substituts. Informer et conseiller le grand public, les médias, les législateurs, les travailleurs et les groupes de pression ou autres sur les risques possibles reliés aux fibres respirables.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Mineralogía
  • Minas de amianto
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