Medical Reference Sites

Toronto Public Health

Comprehensive site run by the City of Toronto. Great articles on infectious disease and other public health issues. Also has links to local dental and vaccine clinics.

FamilyDoctor.org

Comprehensive site with patient-friendly information for the whole family.

College of Family Physicians: Patient Education

A collection of high-quality Canadian articles ranging from vaccines to acne to advance care planning..

aboutkidshealth.org

Trustworthy information on pediatrics from Sick Kids. Contains a large database of friendly articles on common issues like fevers and viruses.

iBoostImmunity.com

A grassroots Canadian advocacy site that discusses the benefits of vaccines, run by the “silent majority” of Canadians who support immunization.

Mayo Clinic

Contains a wealth of patient-friendly, reliable information on thousands of medical conditions. American site.

DermNet

Excellent site for anything dermatology-related (skin, hair, or nail problems; rashes)

sexualityandu.ca

A great Canadian site that discusses all forms of contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and other sexual health issues.

menopauseandu.ca

Helpful information for Canadian women as they transition through menopause.