Explore Your Topic: Health & Wellness
Our librarians have handpicked the most helpful resources on this topic from the Library collection and online.
On The Web
BC Cancer
BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of BC in partnership with regional health authorities, and its mandate covers the full spectrum of cancer care from prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, to research and education, to supportive and palliative care.
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Online map of child and youth mental health and substance use services. Provides information on services directly from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), health authorities and community agencies. Only services funded by MCFD and health authorities are shown on the map.
Health Canada
Health Canada helps Canadians maintain and improve their health. It ensures that high-quality health services are accessible, and works to reduce health risks. Includes information and services on consumer product safety, healthy living, drug and health products, food and nutrition, and more.
Medical Services Plan
Information and enrolment forms for Medical Services Plan of BC and PharmaCare. B.C's publicly-funded health care system ensures that all eligible residents have access to medically necessary health care services and to eligible prescription medications, medical supplies, and pharmacy services.
MedlinePlus
An online portal that brings together information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Extensive info about drugs and supplements, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, surgery videos & more.
My Voice: Advance Care Planning Guide
From the BC Ministry of Health, this guide and workbook help you complete an advance care plan that outlines your wishes about health care decisions in the event you are unable to do so. It will help you consider what is important to you, help you document your beliefs and wishes, and help you develop the advance care plan that best suits you.