Physical Conditions
These resources are for information only and are not to be considered a substitute for medical advice.
Login to or register for Homewood Health using invitation code BCI714 (note: 3 capital letters, 3 numbers) and use the looking glass search tool at the top of the page to search specific conditions.
Autoimmune Disorders
(e.g. MS, rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes)
Medline Plus – Autoimmune Disorders
An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body's immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue by mistake. There are more than 80 types of autoimmune disorders.
Global Autoimmune Institute
This A-Z list and basic information about each recognized autoimmune disease were compiled and written by our dedicated research team at the Global Autoimmune Institute. The list provides a starting point in learning about autoimmune diseases and immune-mediated conditions, with links to other sources that we believe to be accurate and informative. This section will be updated periodically.
Cancer, Information for Employees
BC Cancer
BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.
Canadian Cancer Society
We offer a nationwide support system in the country for people with cancer and their family, friends and caregivers. Access free programs and services that can help manage life with cancer, including our supportive online community, our online and phone-based information specialists and much more.
Cancer and Work
The Cancer and Work website was designed to address the unique needs of cancer survivors with returning, remaining, changing work or looking for work after a diagnosis of cancer.
Cancer, Information for Managers and Coworkers
Talking to Your Employee About Cancer
As a manager, your first conversation with an employee about their cancer can feel daunting. You will probably be concerned for their wellbeing and conscious of the need to balance the employee’s needs and rights with the needs of the workplace. This fact sheet provides some suggestions about how to approach this conversation, what to expect and how to talk about cancer.
Cancer and Careers - Managers
Access information on the important role that managers play when an employee is diagnosed with cancer.
Cancer and Work - Employers
Advances in medical treatment for many of the over 200 types of cancer have dramatically increased both the life span and quality of life of people with cancer. Many cancer survivors are able to remain at work or return after treatment. When employers make accommodations and offer supportive working environments, survivors are more likely to lead productive working lives. Learn about seven key principles to support return to work.
Cancer and Careers – Coworkers
When a coworker has cancer, access guidelines on what to say or do, and what is not helpful to say or do.
Job Accommodation Network: Cancer
Access questions to consider and information on accommodating employees with cancer. Not all people will need accommodations to perform their jobs and others may only need a few accommodations.
Diabetes
ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Diabetes: The Basics
According to the Statistics Canada, nearly 1 in 10 Canadians aged 20 years and older has been diagnosed with diabetes. Join Dr. Serena Natale in this webinar to gain a foundational understanding of diabetes, its types, causes, and management strategies. Learn about:
- The different types of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes)
- Symptoms and risk factors associated with diabetes
- Effective management strategies, including diet, exercise, and medication
Play recording (56 mins)
Recording password: uDwzie9?
LifestyleRx - Diabetes Reversal Program
Lifestyle First, Improvement Inevitable, Remission Possible
Fully Covered in BC, AB, and ON
Get the Lifestyle Prescription to reverse Type 2 Diabetes. This Canadian, 100% virtual, physician-led program guides you to safe and sustainable changes, allowing you to take control of your health. You can access sessions and materials from the comfort of your home.
BCDiabetes
The BCDiabetes team includes physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, receptionists and support staff – all highly trained and dedicated to optimizing care & improving outcomes for every British Columbian with diabetes.
Diabetes Canada
Our mission is to lead the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure. Are you at risk?
Information about the disease and how our organization helps those affected.
Pain Management
The Changepain Medical and Allied Health Clinic, based in Burnaby, offers virtual care for those living with chronic pain. Their team of pain specialists, allied health providers, and wellness clinicians focus on whole-person care—from prevention to recovery. MSP-covered Virtual Group Medical Visits are available via Zoom and can be booked online.
Pain BC
Pain BC aims to enhance the well-being of all people living with pain through empowerment, care, education and innovation.
Retrain Pain Foundation
Tired of waiting for pain to go away? Learn a science based approach to overcome chronic pain.
Self-Management BC
Self-Management BC offers FREE health programs for adults of all ages with one or more ongoing health conditions. Programs are offered in person, virtually, online, by telephone, or by mail for adults living in BC.
Power Over Pain Portal
You are not alone on your journey to cope with pain. There is hope. Power Over Pain provides you with access to resources, courses, peer support and much more.