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An Inconvenient Truth. Al Gore (New York: Rodale, 2006).
Former Vice-President Al Gore’s film has a companion book of the same title and it is a must-read. In particular his section entitled “So Here’s What You Personally Can Do to Help Solve the Climate Crisis†(pages 304–321) is a worthwhile have-to-do-something guide.
The Weather Makers. Tim Flannery (New York: HarperCollins, 2005).
Equally powerful is Tim Flannery’s book. Chapter 35, “Over to You,†is a guide to steps you can take to improve the environment.
The Body Journal (PC/MAC Software)
This software has been developed to allow you to store information about your health and health care on computer or PDA. Everything from test results to statistics on weight can be stored for each family member. The information can also be shared with your doctor or other care providers. The program also links you to on-line health information.
HealthyOntario.com, Ministry of Health, Ontario www.healthyontario.com
BC HealthGuide, Ministry of Health, British of Columbia www.bchealthguide.org
You don’t have to be a resident of Ontario or British Columbia to benefit from these terrific resources. The Ontario website provides a wide array of information and tips on staying healthy.
Health Canada, Canada Food Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada, www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
This relatively new agency provides a series of Canadian Physical Activity Guides tailored to youths, adults, and seniors. Their website has more information. Regional Health Organizations In all provinces but Ontario and Prince Edward Island, regional health authorities manage health services. Ontario has recently established Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), but they are in their early stages. The implication of this reform is that much authority has moved from provincial governments and from individual hospitals and health services to the region.
The regional organization has responsibility both for the health of the population in its area and for caring for those who become ill. The aim is to provide much greater integration of health services so that patients can be guided from one part of the system to another rather than being lost on the way. Progress has been achieved, but there is still a need for patients to be informed and to take responsibility for navigating. Your LHIN’s website is a good place to acquaint yourself with the services available.