New tax credit and increased access will triple the number of families able to benefit from publicly funded fertility treatment The Ontario government is helping more families access fertility treatments by expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services under the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP), with a call for applications open as […]
On June 5, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “It is with deep sadness that I confirm that an infant, born prematurely and infected with measles, has tragically passed away in southwestern Ontario. The infant contracted the virus before birth from their mother, […]
Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, issued the following statement on March 14, 2025: “Over the last several weeks, we have seen the number of new measles cases rise to 173 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 350 since 2024, including 31 […]
Access safe, high-quality care and avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room. This service is an easy way to get connected to care you or your loved ones need, but it does not replace your other touch point with your health care provider. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. […]
Expanded scope of practice will make it faster and more convenient to connect to care The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient for people to connect to the care they need. Upcoming regulation changes will expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and registered nurses to order […]
$500 million investment in specialized education and training for over 20,000 nurses will bolster health care workforce The Ontario government is bringing more nurses into the health care system by investing more than $500 million to educate new nurses and increasing opportunities for current nurses to access specialized training to […]
Flu, COVID-19 vaccines and expanded RSV immunization program expected by early October for those at risk The Ontario government is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital by staying up to date on vaccinations. To protect against serious illness throughout the […]
The Ontario government is expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) program to connect more infants, high-risk children and pregnant women to RSV vaccines that can help protect themselves and their loved ones during the fall respiratory illness season. Starting this fall, families with infants and high-risk children up to 24 […]
Renovated cardiac lab will connect more people to life-saving care in the southwest The Ontario government is investing up to $31 million to support the renovation and expansion of Windsor Regional Hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab, connecting more people in Southwestern Ontario to life-saving cardiac care, closer to home. “We have waited for many years for […]
On July 9, 2024 Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement warning Ontarians not to consume certain recalled Silk® and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes: “On July 8, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced […]
Increased income eligibility will expand access to care for low-income seniors The Ontario government is ensuring that the province’s most vulnerable seniors can continue to connect to dental care and affordable prescription medications by increasing access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program. On August […]
New registration and oversight for personal support workers and physician assistants will help build a more connected, patient-centred health care system The Ontario government is improving consistency and patient understanding in the health care system through new changes that will allow personal support workers (PSWs) to register with the new […]
Community surgical and diagnostic centres connecting people to faster, more convenient care with their health card As part of the Your Health plan, the Ontario government is taking the next step to make it easier and faster for people to connect to publicly-funded surgeries and procedures by adding 100,000 more MRI and […]
Reduce your risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses As temperatures start to climb this time of year, the Ontario government is encouraging people across the province to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, when enjoying the […]
Expanded Youth Wellness Hub Providing Care Closer to Home On November 10, 2023 the Ontario government celebrated the grand opening of the newly expanded permanent home of the Windsor-Essex Youth Wellness Hub, which will make it faster and easier for young people in and around Windsor-Essex to connect to mental […]
Ontarians strongly encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot Starting October 30, 2023 Ontarians are able to receive their free flu shot and the new, most recent COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province. Staying up to date on […]
Flu, RSV and new COVID-19 XBB vaccines will be available to ensure Ontarians are protected this fall Ontario is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital by staying up to date on vaccinations. Ontarians are encouraged to get their flu and […]
Province breaking down barriers to hire more doctors and nurses to connect people to care close to home The Ontario government is continuing to create new pathways to connect more people to care across the province, both for now and for future generations. As part of Your Health: A Plan […]
Expansion of college programs will increase paramedic workforce, ensuring faster access to emergency care As part of Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care and its plan to hire more health care workers, the Ontario government is helping more students who want to become a paramedic in Ontario by […]
As temperatures start to climb, the Ontario government is encouraging people across the province to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses when enjoying the outdoors. While ticks are most active in spring and summer, they can be found during […]
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 members of the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) ratified a new four-year funding agreement with the Government of Ontario. The changes in this agreement are based on the best available clinical evidence and expert opinion for providing people appropriate eye care, as well as the […]
Ontario has updated its guidance on PCR testing to align with the current recommendations for who should receive Paxlovid – an oral antiviral treatment used to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19. For more information read Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms who meets the […]
Ontario is making it easier and faster for people to access the publicly-funded surgeries and procedures they need by using community-based clinics to eliminate surgical backlogs and reduce wait times. The three-step plan will: • Add 14k more OHIP-insured cataract surgeries each year • Expand community-based clinics to perform more […]
Spread the word! Starting January 1, 2023 pharmacies can be your one-stop shop to get prescriptions for some of the most common ailments such as pink eye, rashes, insect bites, and urinary tract infections, at no extra cost. Skipping the doctor’s office visit gives you more convenient options to access […]
If you have recently recovered from COVID-19, you should still get a booster dose to protect yourself from reinfection or severe outcomes. It is recommended that you receive a booster dose three to six months after symptom onset or a positive test. A six month interval may provide a better […]
Know your risk and get assessed. Find out if it’s right for you. Antiviral treatment is for people who are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19. You may be at higher risk if you are: – immunocompromised – 70+ – 60+ with less than three vaccine doses – […]
All Ontarians aged 12+ can get a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose starting Monday, October 17 if they have completed their primary COVID-19 vaccine series. You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines if you have: – Completed your primary series – Received a booster dose within the last six […]
Additional booster dose will provide an extra layer of protection against severe illness and hospitalization TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 60 and over as well as First Nation, […]
To support the easing of public health measures and a safe re-opening, Ontario will continue to provide free rapid antigen tests to the general public, childcare settings, workplaces, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, and other congregate care settings until at least July 31, 2022 Ontarians can now get a […]
TORONTO — On March 9, 2022 Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement: “With the peak of Omicron behind us, Ontario has been able to cautiously and gradually move through its reopening milestones. The majority of public health and workplace safety measures have now been […]
An investment in Ontario’s nurses is an investment in our future. Ontario is providing nurses with a temporary retention payment of up to $5,000. This payment will help stabilize and retain our nursing workforce so patients can access the care they need. Read more here: Ontario Making Historic Investment in […]
Capacity limits will be lifted in most indoor public settings where proof of vaccination is required, including restaurants and bars, gyms, meeting and event spaces, and more. As part of Ontario’s cautious and gradual approach, starting today, indoor social gathering limits increase to 50 people. Outdoor social gathering limits increase […]
Starting Feb 18 at 8 a.m., youth 12-17 will be able to book their booster dose appointment: * at Ontario.ca/bookvaccine * by calling 1-833-943-3900 * at select pharmacies administering the Pfizer vaccine Appointments will be 6 months after a second dose. https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001600/ontario-moving-to-next-phase-of-reopening-on-february-17 Visit the COVID-19 Information Center for vaccine resources.
Ontario Is Extending Health Card Renewal Requirement To ensure all individuals can continue to access health care services, Ontario is extending the requirement to renew health cards until September 30. Ontarians will continue to be able to use their expired health card, including a red and white health card, to […]
On January 31, a capacity limit of 50% will be maintained in indoor public settings including restaurants and bars, gyms, meeting and event spaces, and more. Learn more: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/public-health-measures
Immunocompromised individuals can now receive a 4th dose (booster) of the COVID-19 vaccine as early as 84 days after their 3rd dose. You will need to bring a referral letter, prescription or medication bottle to your appointment to confirm eligibility. Book an appointment: – by calling 1-833-943-3900 – through public […]
For indoor businesses: Starting January 5, retail settings, including shopping malls, will operate at 50% capacity, and physical distancing will be required in line-ups. Businesses providing personal care services will also be reduced to 50% capacity. Indoor dining will close at restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments for […]
Settings that require proof-of-vaccination will no longer accept physician notes starting January 10. How to get your COVID-19 vaccine certificate You can get your certificate no matter where you were vaccinated (for example, at a pharmacy, mass immunization clinic, hospital, or primary care setting) or if you have an active […]
Certain groups are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot if at least six months have passed since their last dose. For questions about eligibility, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/getting-covid-19-vaccine or contact the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Are you eligible to receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? You can […]
To protect our progress, Ontario is enhancing COVID-19 testing by expanding the number of testing locations and making it more convenient to access publicly funded testing for those who need it as more people head indoors and attend family gatherings during the colder winter months. Additional pharmacies will provide in-store […]
Good News for Apple Wallet Owners Individuals who use iPhones can now choose to add their enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code directly to their Apple Wallet. This feature is available with iOS 15.1 and provides an additional way to access and display proof of vaccination. To read the […]
Based on continued improvements to public health and health care indicators, Ontario is lifting capacity limits in the vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required, starting October 25. Ontario will also allow other settings to lift capacity limits if they require proof of vaccination. This does not […]
TORONTO — The Ontario government is adding high-risk health care workers to the list of those eligible to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier than the extended four-month interval. Eligibility for booking will begin by the end of the week of May 10, 2021 and booking details […]