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Primary Care Networks in Ontario Health Teams: Guidance Document Jan 2024
The Ministry of Health and Ontario Health released the Primary Care Networks in Ontario Health Teams: Guidance Documents. The purpose of this guidance is to outline the vision, objectives and […]
Ontario Health: Digital Excellence in Health Update
The following information was provided to the WEOHT from Ontario Health: Working towards a better, more connected health care system, Ontario Health continues to operationalize and advance the Digital First for […]
ConnexOntario: Mental Health & Addictions System Navigation & Information
ConnexOntario provides a free and confidential referral service for mental health, addictions and problem gambling.Call 1.866.531.2600 or text 247247 to speak to someone live.
Important update to Breast Cancer Screening Age of Eligibility
Ontario is lowering the age of eligibiliy to receive public funded mammograms to include those ages 40-49. Regular screening can detect breast cancer before it spreads. To view the Ministry […]
Connecting People to Home Care Services
On October 4th, 2023, the Ontario Government announced advancing Ontario Health Teams to provide people with better and more convenient connections to at-home services. If passed, the Convenient Care at Home […]
Accelerating Ontario Health Teams: Minister’s Update
The Honorable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and other representatives provided an update on the next steps to accelerate Ontario Health Teams (OHTs). In November 2023, the […]
Ontario Pharmacists can prescribe for 19 common ailments
To offer Ontarians more convenient choices for accessing health care, Ontario has expanded the list of common ailments pharmacists can assess and prescribe certain medications. These common ailments are: Prescribing […]
Naloxone Kits
Naloxone can save a life by temporarily reversing an opiod overdose. Participating Ontario pharmacies offer free injectable and nasal spray naloxone kits to indidviduals at risk of an opiod overdose […]
Online Appointment Booking
Ontario Health has developed a provincial standard to support the implementation of online appointment booking for primary care providers. This initiative is part of the OH Digital First for Health […]
Health811 –Connecting to care made easy
Knowing where to turn for health information can be confusing. To support Ontarians in their journey to access the right care at the right time, Health811 is here to help. […]
