ActiveOttawaActif http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/health/living/ activity/active_ottawa/index_en.html English/French	Five year initiatives led by a coalition of community partners, that aims to promote, provide and support accessible and affordable opportunities for all citizens of Ottawa to participate in physical activity.
Boys and Girls Club of City of Ottawa http://www.bgcottawa.org English	Lists of services and activities for children
City of Ottawa* http://www.ottawa.ca English/French	Recreation Department provides lifestyle, fitness and physical activity programs and services
Jack Purcell Recreation Association http://www.jpra.ca English	This is one of the sites for the Woman Alive/Femme active program. Many other programs also take place at this centre.
The Lung Association of City of Ottawa Region http://www.on.lung.ca English	Lists of community events, programs, contacts. Information on smoking and cessation courses/supports
Otown Plays http://www.otownplays.com English	For youth who love to be active and are looking for ideas on what is fun and healthy.
Ottawa Public Health http://www.ottawa.ca/health health English/French	General information on all aspects of heart health risk factors, current programs and news updates, links with organizations and Regional services.
Pinecrest-Queensway Health and Community Services http://www.pqhcs.com English/French	Partner for Woman Alive/Femme active Program. Health services and many community programs are available through this organization.
St. John Ambulance http://www.sja.ca English	To enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community services
The Orleans Trail Strategy http://www.teamottawaorleans.com/ cm3.cfm?id=58&lang=1 English/French	The trails strategy project is one of many ways in which we are helping our community by getting active and encouraging alternative ways in which to get around.
University of Ottawa Heart Institute http://www.ottawaheart.ca English/French	Educational Programs and services, including telehealth, current news releases, nutrition and exercise programs, stress management, etc.
YM/YWCA of City of Ottawa http://www.ymcaywca.ca/ English	Current listing of their programs in health and wellness, physical activities, nutrition , CPR and more.
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health http://www.wabano.com English	Newsletter and special events
Provincial Links
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Ontario branch http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/ English / French	Provides diverse information on programs, risk factors, resources, services and calendar of events for Ontario
Heart and Stroke Women's Site http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/ women English / French	A new Women's Heart Health Section targeted at female web users ages 35-64 providing facts and latest news on heart disease and stroke, as well as interactive tools and information to help women live a heart healthy life.
Kidney Foundation of Eastern Ontario http:/www.kidney.ca (under Kidney Foundation of Canada) English/French	Information and resources on kidney disease and related programs.
Ontario Early Years Centres http://www.ontarioearlyyears.ca/oeyc/oeyc.htm English/French	Provide information about programs and services that are available for young children
Ontario Heart Health Resource Centre(Links) http://www.hhrc.net/ English	A comprehensive listing of provincial resource centres, heart health promotion sites, general health sites and tobacco related sites. Home page provides lists of resources and publications.
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/ English/French	Current news on numerous programs, lists of publications and programs throughout Ontario
Ontario Public Health Association http://www.opha.on.ca English/French	Information on projects and initiatives focussing on public health issues. Links and publications.

Canadian Cancer Society* http://www.cancer.ca English/French	Information on initiatives and resources to support healthy living and Cancer prevention.
Canadian Centre for Active Aging www.uwo.ca/actage English	Home of the Home Support Exercise Program and Senior Fitness Instructors Course.
Canadian Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.ca English	An excellent online resource for people with, and affected by, diabetes and for healthcare professionals treating those affected by the disease.
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute http://www.cflri.ca English/French	National research agency, many statistics and publications on fitness and physical activity.
Canadian Health Network http://www.canadian-health -network.ca English/French	Twenty-six health topics with links to Internet based resources
Canadian Mental Health Association http://www.cmha.ca (Ontario)www.ontario.cmha.ca English/French	How to deal with stress,current publications, workshops and news.
Canadian Physical Activity Guide to Active Living http://www.paguide.com English/French	The Canadian Physical Activity Guide can be downloaded or ordered in hard copy.
Dietitians of Canada http://www.dietitians.ca/ English/French	Dietitians of Canada provide support to dietitians across the country and is also a trusted source of nutrition information and resources. In addition the website provides info on special events and on how to obtain the services of a nutrition professional.
Healthy Start for Life http://www.dietitians.ca/healthystart English / French	Healthy Start for Life is collaboration between Dietitians of Canada and 9 organizations whose shared goal is to promote healthy eating and physical activity among toddlers and preschool age children (2 to 5 years).
Health Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca English/French	Current articles and news releases on all heart health risk factors, sections on obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, physical activity and more. Special Section on the newly released "Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide".
Public Health Agency of Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca English/French	Important web reference for health professionals
The Health Council of Canada http://healthcouncilcanada.ca/en/index.php English/French	Monitors and reports on the progress of health care renewal in Canada
General Links
Centre for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/ dnpa/index.htm English	Based in the USA, has excellent information on cardiovascular illness ,and a national physical activity campaign called "Ready, Set, Go!"
Active Independent Aging http://www.fulls-chutes.com English/French	Active Independent Aging is a guide designed to promote the health and independence of older adults and veterans through falls prevention, active living and activity-friendly environments
Food Information http://www.foodguide.ca English/French	This site links the webbrowser to a variety of quality sites related to food: from organic, to cooking techniques to restaurant business information, this site is for food-lover in mind!
Go For Green http://www.goforgreen.ca English/French	Resources and information on community-driven solutions which promote healthy, outdoor, environmentally responsible ativities.
Heart Information Network http://www.heartinfo.org English	Educational site with updated articles and calendar of events, full information on heart disease and risks, interactive answers to questions.
Health Link http://www.healthlinks.net English	A tool for locating healthcare information, resources and more on the www. A forum for discussion and a chat area.
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