Category Archives: General Practice Resources

PAIN BC: Resources for Health Professionals

What you will find here: Recommended pain management resources for health care professionals.

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The Alzheimer’s Society Ontario has developed this useful pamphlet to help those caring for people with dementia recognize the signs of pain. Because people living with dementia struggle to express pain in typical ways, they may be living with untreated pain and this can be a problem particularly for those in the later stages of dementia who may have issues communicating.

Food Allergy Canada

What you will find here: Food Allergy Canada delivers critical information to anyone impacted by food allergy, innovative educational programs to keep you and others informed about the latest developments, and life-changing support services to Canadians with food allergies.

Food Allergy Canada – Food Allergy Canada

Food Allergy Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Canadians with food allergies live with confidence. How can we help? Answers to your COVID-19 questions: Ask the allergist What is food allergy? I’ve just been diagnosed with an allergy. How can I prevent food allergy? I need resources to share with others.

Canadian Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database

What you will find here: The Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database contains information about suspected adverse reactions (also known as side effects) to health products.

Adverse Reaction Database – Canada.ca

The Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database contains information about suspected adverse reactions (also known as side effects) to health products. Adverse reaction reports are submitted by: consumers and health professionals, who submit reports voluntarily manufacturers and distributors (also known as market authorization holders), who are required to submit reports according to the Food and Drugs Act.


First Nations Health Authority

What you will find here: The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) works to reform the way health care is delivered to BC First Nations through direct services and collaboration with provincial partners. The FNHA is governed by and serves BC First Nations individuals and communities.​

First Nations Health Authority

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Indigenous Health

What you will find here: Access the First Nations and Inuit home and community care program, health services and nursing care. Also find support for former students of Indian residential schools.

Additional information on First Nations Health Benefits (Plan W).  Including information on eligibility and coverage information on medical supplies and equipment, over-the-counter medications and health professionals resources.

Indigenous health

Access the First Nations and Inuit home and community care program, health services and nursing care. Also find support for former students of Indian residential schools. Services and information Report a problem or mistake on this page You will not receive a reply. For inquiries, contact us.

Diseases and Condition (Covid-19)

What you will find here: Find information, tools and facts about symptoms, risks and how to prevent, treat and manage human diseases and illnesses from the Government of Canada.

  1. Go to Diseases and conditions section of website.
  2. Enter keyword “coronavirus” in the search bar section.
  3. Select “Novel Coronavirus Infection” or “Coronavirus Infection”

Diseases and conditions

Information, tools and facts about symptoms, risks and how to prevent, treat and manage common diseases and illnesses that affect Canadians.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) and UBC’s Response

What you will find here: This website contains useful FAQs and resources for UBC faculty, staff and students. It is updated regularly, following advice from provincial and federal health agencies.

CORONAVIRUS (Covid-19) and UBC’s Response

British Columbia’s coordinated response

Within British Columbia, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the BC Centre for Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Vancouver Coastal Health are leading the coordinated response to COVID-19. UBC continues to take direction from the BC Provincial Government as we plan and consider next steps.

We encourage you to visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website for the latest information. The Government of Canada also has an information line at 1 833 784 4397.