Book Links

CHAPTER 7. Social Work and Health

Health Canada on-line
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/

Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health.

Canadian Health Network
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/

The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual Internet-based health information service. Through CHN, the Canadian public and health intermediaries alike can find excellent resources provided by health information providers across Canada.

Canadian Health Coalition
http://www.healthcoalition.ca/

The Canadian Health Coalition is dedicated to preserving and enhancing Canada's public health system for the benefit of all Canadians. Founded in 1979, the coalition includes groups representing unions, seniors, women, students, consumers and health care professionals from across Canada.

World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/

World Health Organization (WHO) is an agency of the United Nations and is based in Geneva. WHO was established in 1948 and is the directing and coordinating authority on international health work. WHO is responsible for helping all peoples to attain "the highest possible levels of health." In 1987 the organization had 166 member countries. Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland took office as Director-General of the World Health Organization on 21 July 1998. Her term of office is five years.