Women's Health Pathfinders

Women and their partners are encouraged to talk about their health Source: Wikicommons Are you interested in contributing to HLWIKI International – hlwiki.ca? contact: dean.giustini@ubc.ca To browse other articles on a range of HSL topics, see the A-Z index. Last Update 17 May 2013 Introduction See also Men's Health Pathfinders | Canadian consumer health information (CHI) portal | Finding health information for British Columbians What is a pathfinder? — "...a pathfinder is a convenient starting point for users who wish to explore several possible web navigation paths as determined by an expert in the field; it typically provides both a consolidated view of information with links to the best information that can be reached on the topic at hand..." Key 4 stars denotes librarian-selected, high quality information. Starred sites are great places to begin your research. PubMed Health provides health information written at the college or university-level. MedlinePlus (U.S.) provides access to easy-to-read health information. An online or print publication intended to present Canadian health information for Canadians A to Z Pathfinders These pathfinders are works in progress and should not be viewed as exhaustive or definitive in any way. ~ Dean Giustini Aboriginal health Angina Anxiety Atherosclerosis Autism Body image Breast cancer Breastfeeding Cancer - Coping & Survivorship Cardiovascular Health & Disease (General) Cervical cancer Child sexual abuse Children's Health and Infant care Complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) Consumer mental health information Coronary artery disease Depression Depression in women Diabetes Diet & nutrition Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner abuse Eating disorders Endometriosis Evaluating health information Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Fibroids Gender issues in health Grief Heart Attack Heart health H1N1 (Human Swine Flu) in Canada Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Hormone replacement therapy Hysterectomy Immunization & vaccination Infant care Integrative medical care Lesbian Health - Tip Sheet for Health Care Providers Lifestyle (General) Local & regional-focused consumer health websites Mammography Medical Chinese for health workers Medical French for health workers Medical Punjabi for health workers Menopause Menstruation Mental health Multilingual resources for patients Nursing - library resources at Vancouver General Hospital Older adult abuse Osteoporosis in women Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Post-natal mood disorders Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy and birth Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Senior women's health Sex differences Sexual and reproductive health Sexual assault Teen Health Use of social media in sexual partner notification Women and cancer Women and tobacco See also Answering health and medical reference questions CAPHIS | Top 100 Health Websites You Can Trust Consumer health information Evaluating health information Finding health information for British Columbians Multilingual resources for patients Patient education Top 100 Canadian Health Websites Top Ten (10) Canadian Health Websites 2010 Top Social Media Websites in Medicine - 2012 WikiPatient Disclaimer Disclaimer: The HLWIKI International Advisory makes consumer health information (CHI) available to all -- however, it is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice or as a substitute for consulting a doctor. While we strive to keep all content current and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of information, products, services, or related graphics contained here or on any of the websites listed. Only qualified health providers can provide health care e.g., they will take your health history, examine you, and bring their expertise and experience to bear on evaluating you. Put simply, advice regarding your care should always include your physician and other health providers. Please ask your local health librarian for further assistance.