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AIDS Vancouver
Established to provide support services to persons living with HIV and AIDS and to educate people about risk reduction and health promotion.
BC Cancer Agency
Cancer services include prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, supportive care, education, rehabilitation, and palliative care through provincial programs and regional cancer centers.
BC Cancer Research Centre
Cancer research information, publications, training opportunities for postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, and researcher profiles.
BC Centre for Disease Control
Research and teaching centre affiliated with the University of British Columbia. Provides resources for healthcare providers, researchers, and the general public with an emphasis on tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and hepatitis. Also includes monthly epidemiology reports.
British Columbia Lung Association
News releases, information about the association and staff, listing of services and research, also events including the First Annual Marathon of Stairclimbs to raise $50,000 for vital clean air programs.
Canadian Cancer Society - British Columbia and Yuk
Peer support, cancer information, summer camps, information on obtaining financial aid, and other programs are offered. Information on current research and patient trials. Learn how to volunteer.
Children's Heart Network
Offers support, information and education to people dealing with congenital or acquired heart disease. Newsletter, event details, and information about medical and support services are available.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Provides information, consultation, support, and training regarding fetal alcohol syndrome and its effects on individuals who live and work with affected individuals.
Stroke Recovery Association of British Columbia
Information and support to assist stroke survivors and their families.
Waldee Services
Provides assessment, litigation support, and situation specific, one-to-one rehabilitation for individuals and families who have experienced traumatic brain injury.