Health Resources A to Z
- 23 and 1/2 Hours: What is the Single Best Thing We Can Do For Our Health? By Dr. Mike Evans (video)
- 24 Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years 0-4 yrs
- Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth
- Getting Active in Georgina
- Physical Activity Guidelines For All Age Groups
- Town of Georgina Recreation and Culture Guide
- 10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby – Public Health Agency of Canada’s resource that explains the benefits of breastfeeding.
- La Leche League Canada – Breastfeeding Information & Group Support
- Breastfeeding Supports in York Region
- Telehealth Ontario 24/7 Breastfeeding Supports – Free telephone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Speak with a Registered Nurse, or a Lactation Consultant if needed, who can answer your questions about breastfeeding.
- All About HPV (The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC))
- Cancer Care Ontario’s Screening Programs for Breast, Colorectal and Cervical Cancers
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Canadian Breast Cancer Society
- Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention (Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care)
- Colorectal Cancer Society of Canada
- Get Screened for Breast Cancer (video)
- My Cancer IQ – Complete a cancer risk assessment and get your personalized action plan now.
- Prostate Cancer Canada
- Cannabis and its Health Effects – Government of Canada website
- Cannabis and its Risk on Fertility, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Parenting – A resource by Best Start
- Cannabis Information – Information by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Cannabis Legalization and Regulations in Ontario – Government of Ontario website
- Cannabis Talk Kit – Know How to Talk with Your Teen – A toolkit for parents by Drug Free Kids Canada
- Clearing the Air about Marijuana Use – Myths and Facts – A factsheet by the Ontario Medical Association
- Additional Links for More Resources on Cannabis
- Diabetes Canada (formerly Canadian Diabetes Association)
- Preventing and Living with Diabetes (Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care)
- Diabetes Fact Sheets (Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care)
- Managing Your Diabetes (videos) (Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care)
- Big White Wall – An online mental health and well-being service offering self-help programs, creative outlets and a community that cares.
- Tips to Prevent Holiday Stress and Depression – tips from GNPLC’s social worker
- Work-Life Balance – tips from GNPLC’s social worker
- Cookspiration – Get inspired to cook with these healthy and delicious recipes. A website and mobile application (app) developed by Dietitians of Canada.
- Unlock Food – Explore dozens of articles, delicious recipes, an online meal planner, and videos that provide nutrition information for all age groups. A credible and reliable source of information from Registered Dietitians.
- Good Food Box – A nutritious and affordable monthly fresh food box from the York Region Food Network
- Minute Nutrition News – A Monthly Nutrition Newsletter and Recipe brought to you by GNPLC’s Registered Dietitian
- Caring for Kids – A website developed by the Canadian Pediatric Society that provides parents with information about their child’s and teen’s health and well-being.
- Choosing Not To Vaccinate Your Child? – A fact sheet by Caring for Kids on the risks and responsibilities of choosing not to vaccinate.
- Have a Ball Together! – A website with resources and ideas for games and activities for your child 0-6 years of age.
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program – A home visiting program where eligible families are connected with a public health nurse and a family visitor who offer support and services to meet the needs of parents on various parenting topics .
- Ontario Early Years Centre – A range of free programs that support parents and caregivers, encourage positive interactions with children and provide information regarding early learning and child development.
- Tips for a Less Stressful Immunization Visit – Get tips on how to prepare for an immunizations visit with your Nurse Practitioner.
- Triple P – Positive Parenting Program – A parenting program that gives parents a toolbox of parenting strategies and ideas. Visit the website for tips on parenting and more information about the Triple P Program.
- Zero to Three – Parenting information on infant and toddler health and development.
- All Babies Count – Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program – All Babies Count prenatal nutrition program is a free weekly program for women of all ages who need extra support during their pregnancy. Expecting mothers learn about nutrition, pregnancy and parenthood.
- OMama – A website and a mobile application (app) that connects women and families to trusted, evidence-informed healthy pregnancy, birth and early parenting information for Ontario, Canada.
- The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy – A publication from the Public Health Agency of Canada with important information related to prenatal nutrition, alcohol, smoking, physical activity, emotional and oral health during pregnancy.
- York Region’s Prenatal Classes – York Region offers in-person and online classes designed to support pregnant women and their partners to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy birth experience and a healthy baby.
- CATIE – Canada’s source for HIV and Hepatitis C information
- York Region Sexual Health – York Region sexual health clinics and resources