Victoria Health and Lifestyle

List of Victoria doctors accepting new patients The Victoria Medical Society (VMS) has been providing services and assistance to the local medical community and the general public for 107 years.

Adult Health Interactive Focused on more effective efforts to prevent chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease, prevent injuries and respond to public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.

BC Ambulance Services The BCAS is Canada's only provincially-operated ambulance service, and provides emergency pre-hospital treatment and transportation ambulsnce to the public and visitors.

BC Association of Optometrists Your B.C. Optometrist knows that your mature-age vision is precious. As most people age, their vision needs increase. Complications often arise, and good eye health requires the expert guidance of an Optometrist.

BC Cancer Agency The type of treatment or the sequence of treatment for individual patients vary. The stage of the disease at diagnosis and what BC Cancer Agency treatment guidelines indicate.

B C HealthGuide BC NurseLine provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice. Anywhere in the province, call BC NurseLine to speak to a registered nurse 24-hours or a pharmacist from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. every day.

BC Medical Services Plan The Medical Services Plan insures medically required services provided by physicians and supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services, diagnostic procedures.

B C Pharmacare PharmaCare subsidizes eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies, protecting British Columbians from high drug costs.

Canadian Poisonous Plants Data on plants that cause poisoning in livestock, pets, and humans. The plants include native, introduced, and cultivated outdoor plants as well as indoor plants that are found in Canada.

Canadian Association on Gerontology A national, multidisciplinary scientific and educational association established to provide leadership in matters related to the aging population.

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Established in 1986, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) is the leading national volunteer-based organization dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.

Centre on Aging UVIC The Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria is a multidisciplinary social science research centre established in 1992. Our mandate is to promote and conduct basic and applied research throughout the lifespan.

Food Facility & Inspection Information The information posted on this site about inspections and determinations of hazard ratings at food facilities is valid only as of the time the inspection was made.

Health Canada on Line Looking for health information that speaks directly to you? Try our "Just for you" section. These specialized pages offer information on the crucial health issues that affect you.

Medscape Free continuing education activities for physicians and other health professionals.

NEED Crisis and Information Line A telephone-only support and information service Staffed by volunteers, professionally trained to offer emotional support.

Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in British Columbia are health care professionals committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health and pain-free function of the body.

Vancouver Island Health Authority More than 16,400 highly skilled health care professionals, technicians and support staff provide care and service to people living within the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Victoria Medical Society The primary purpose of the Victoria Medical Society is to function as an informational resource, both for physicians in the Greater Victoria area and for the community at large.

Senior-Focused Business Network A unique blend of business people and not-for-profit professionals dedicated to making Victoria a better place to live for seniors in our community.

BC Ferries Seniors Rates BC Seniors travel free Monday to Thursday except on holidays. Passenger far only. Your Gold Care Card confirms your age (65 years or older) and you are a full-time resident of BC.

Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation Purpose is to raise funds to support the care, comfort, dignity and independence of hundreds of older people who live in our long term care facilities.

Canada Revenue Canada | Canada Pension Plan | Guaranteed Income Supplement | Health Canada Aging & Seniors | Human Resources Development | Old Age Security | Veteran Affairs Canada

Firefighters Burn Fund Victoria, BC is a non-profit volunteer society dedicated to the treatment, support, prevention and education related to burn and fire injuries.

Greater Victoria Hospitals Foundation We raise funds to purchase urgently needed medical equipment for nine areas of care for two hospitals: the Victoria General and Royal Jubilee Hospitals.

Victoria Hospice Society Providing care and support for individuals and their families facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. Victoria Hospice team of physicians, nurses, counselors, spiritual caregivers and volunteers provides expert physical, social, emotional and spiritual care.

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