Accurate information is critical to managing one’s health and well-being. The following disease search tools are reliable resources to help better understand specific diseases, conditions, and drug and health products.

Patients are always encouraged to discuss what they learn about their condition with their family physician.

Medline
The Merck Manual
Health Canada
WebMD

Diseases and conditions: Information and support

It can be challenging to maintain a positive attitude while managing an illness or condition. No one should go through it alone.

While family and friends are important for support and encouragement, many groups and associations offer pertinent information which can also prove helpful.

Note: This list does not represent all organizations providing support for or information on diseases and illnesses.


Abilities Foundation of Nova Scotia
AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia
Al-Anon Maritimes
Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
ALS Society of Canada
Arthritis Society of Nova Scotia
Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Atlantic Chapter
Canadian Cancer Society - Nova Scotia Division
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Canadian Diabetes Association
Canadian Hemophilia Society
Canadian Mental Health Association
CNIB – Nova Scotia
Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (Cancer Care Nova Scotia)
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada - Maritimes
Eczema Canada
Heart and Stroke Foundation - Nova Scotia
Huntington Society of Canada
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Lung Association of Nova Scotia
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada – Atlantic Division
Nova Scotia Health Network
Osteoporosis Canada
Parkinson Society Canada – Maritime Region
Schizophrenia Society of Canada
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nova Scotia
Thyroid Foundation of Canada