List of Canada Health Organizations

Health organizations play a significant role in the cessation of tobacco smoke. They are in charge of assessing all forms of tobacco use and documenting rate of exposure to second hand smoke (SHS), as well as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Health organizations also hold big responsibilities in discussing the negative effects of tobacco exposure and providing effective strategies to help smokers quit smoking.

Below is a list of Canadian Health Organizations that work on preventing smoking within specific populations.

Acronyms	Meaning	Duties and responsibilities
CAMH	Centre for Addiction and Mental Health	Research facility and hospital that gives direct patient care
CCHS	Canadian Community Health Survey	Gather health-related data at the sub-provincial levels of geography
CCS	Canadian Cancer Society	Community-based of charitable organizations that help to eradicate cancer and help people who are suffering from it
CTG	Cessation Task Group	Part of Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion Community Action Working Group (CAWG) which helps promote and develop smoking cessation strategies
LHIN	Local Health Integration Network of Ontario	A group of healthcare partners that provides access to healthcare services for the residents of Ontario
OTRU	Ontario Tobacco Research Unit	Considered as the focal point for an active tobacco control research network in Ontario
PHA	Public Health Agency of Canada	Aims to promote and protect the health of Canadians
CMA	Canadian Medical Association	Voluntary association of physicians that promotes effective healthcare services to Ontario residents
EICP HCI	Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Primary Health Care Initiative	Funded by Health Canada’s Primary Health Care Transition Fund to motivate Canadians get involved in healthcare practices
HCC	Health Council of Canada	Monitors and reports the progress of health in Canada
CBPPHP CDP	Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention	Provides online evidence-based interventions and practices to quit tobacco and prevent diseases
CHSRF	Canadian Health Services Research Foundation	Provides information related to healthcare in Canada
CIHI	Canadian Institute for Health Information	Provides data and reports about latest health policies and supports effective healthcare services