Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (ANAC)

The mission of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada is to improve the health of Aboriginal people, by supporting Aboriginal Nurses and by promoting the development and practice of Aboriginal Health Nursing.

Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) 

A non-profit organization that provides leadership to boards of health and public health units in Ontario.  The association advises and lends expertise to members on the governance, administration and management of health units, advocating for a strong, effective and efficient public health system in the province.

Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA)

The mission of the OPHA is to provide leadership on issues affecting the public’s health and to strengthen the impact of people who are active in public and community health throughout Ontario.

Association of Ontario Health Centres

The AOHC is Ontario’s voice for community-governed primary health care.  They represent over 120 community-governed primary health care organizations.  Membership includes Ontario’s Community Health Centres, Aboriginal Health Access Centres and Community Family Health Teams.

Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC) 

A non-profit organization of healthcare professionals, researchers, corporate supporters, patients and caregivers dedicated to the advancement of wound care in Canada.

Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA)

The CHCA acts as a national voice promoting excellence in home care through leadership, awareness and knowledge to shape strategic directions.

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)

CHPCA is the national association that provides leadership in hospice palliative care in Canada.  CHPCA offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness and grief are lessened.

Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)

CNA is the national professional voice of registered nurses in Canada.  The association advances the practice and profession of nursing to improve health outcomes and strengthen Canada’s publicly funded, not-for-profit health system.

Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS)

CNPS is a non-profit society, owned and operated by nurses for nurses, that offers professional liability protection related to nursing practice to eligible Registered Nurses, by providing information, education, and financial and legal assistance.

Canadian Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA)

CNSA is the national voice of Canadian nursing students. Their goal is to increase the legal, ethical, professional, and educational aspects which are an integral part of nursing. CNSA is actively dedicated to the positive promotion of nurses and the nursing profession as a whole.

Central Venous Access Association (CVAA)

The mission of CVAA is to advocate for safe quality care across the healthcare continuum by providing leadership and promoting education, partnerships, knowledge and research in vascular access with a vision for optimal client outcomes.

Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC)

The Community Health Nurses Association of Canada as a federation of provincial/territorial community health nurses interest groups provides a unified voice to represent and promote community health nursing and the health of communities.

Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO)

RNFOO is a charitable organization that provides financial support for Registered Nurses and nursing students to further their education or engage in research.

CorHealth Ontario

Formed from the two legacy organizations (Cardiac Care Network of Ontario and the Ontario Stroke Network), CorHealth Ontario provides strategic leadership to improve cardiac, stroke and vascular care in the province.

de Souza Institute

The de Souza Institute is an innovative centre of learning dedicated to improving cancer care by supporting excellence in oncology nursing.

Health Canada

Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.

Ontario Association of Public Health Nursing Leaders (OPHNL)

Formed in 2015, OPHNL is comprised of public health nurses in management positions across Ontario. OPHNL represents the combined voice for 2 original groups: Association of Nursing Directors and Supervisors of Official Health Agencies (ANDSOOHA) and Ontario Public Health Chief Nursing Officers Group. Their mission is to promote and protect the health of Ontarians through excellence in public health nursing leadership.

Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA)

The OCSA represents the home and community support sector in Ontario. OCSA members are community based, not-for-profit organizations that provide services to help people live at home.

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC)

The MOHLTC works to establish a patient-focused, results-driven, integrated and sustainable publicly funded health system. Its plan for building a sustainable public health care system in Ontario is based on helping people stay healthy, delivering good care when people need it, and protecting the health system for future generations.

Public Health Ontario

The OAHPP is an arm’s-length government agency dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health.

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

The primary goal of PHAC is to strengthen Canada’s capacity to protect and improve the health of Canadians and to help reduce pressures on the health-care system.

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) Interest Groups

Each of RNAO’s interest groups represents a unique specialty or population within the nursing spectrum. Together they illustrate the remarkable diversity of the profession. They offer a range of professional resources and support, both personal and sometimes financial, through bursaries and awards.