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 […]
Author: Ontario Ministry of Health
Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Ontarians 6 Months+
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 […]
Connecting Ontarians to Healthy Tools for Respiratory Illness Season
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 […]
Ontario Doing More to Grow its Health Care Workforce
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 […]
Ontario Helping More Students Become Paramedics
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 […]
Protect Yourself from Tick Bites This Summer
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 […]
Ontario Association of Optometrists And Province Reach Historic Agreement
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 Updates COVID-19 Testing Guidance, Increases Paxlovid Access
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 Reducing Wait Times for Accessing Surgeries and Procedures
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 […]
Pharmacists Able to Prescribe for Some Common Ailments in 2023
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 […]