Ontario. Ministry of Health

Site: Toronto - University Avenue

Service: Public Health Care

Record #: ONT00054
Last Modified: 14 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 15 Nov 2023

Description

Description (Service) Responsible for administering and coordinating the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, assistive devices, care for the mentally ill, home care, community and public health * regulates hospitals and nursing homes, and co-ordinates emergency health services

Wait Times Data for medical procedures in Ontario is available on the Ministry website

Health811 - Free, secure and confidential service Ontarians can access by calling, chatting online or visiting the service's website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Through the service, Ontarians can receive health advice from qualified health professionals, such as registered nurses, locate local health services and find trusted health information. Health811 is for non-emergent issues only. For emergencies, call 911 immediately.

Services and Programs:
  • Assistive Devices Program
  • Healthy Smiles Ontario
  • MedsCheck
  • Ontario Health Insurance Plan
  • Ontario Public Drug Programs
  • Ontario's Fertility Program
  • Radiation Health Response Plan
  • ServiceOntario INFOline
  • Sexual Health Infoline Ontario
  • Smoking Cessation Program
  • Trillium Drug Program
  • Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors
  • Eye Health Services - Optometry
  • Medical assistance in dying and end-of-life decisions

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Health Connect Ontario: Daily 24 hours
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Residents of Ontario
Application Call or visit
Languages English ; French
Fees None

Address and Location

Site Location Toronto (Old Toronto)
Located In Community Toronto Downtown Central
Address & Map
438 University Ave, 8th Fl
Toronto, ON M5G 2K8
 
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Intersection University Ave and Dundas St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-327-4327
ServiceOntario: 416-314-5518
Toll Free Phone 1-800-268-1153
ServiceOntario: 1-866-532-3161
Health Connect Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
TTY Phone 1-800-387-5559
Health Connect Ontario: 1-866-797-0007
Fax 416-327-8497
Website www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-health
Primary Executive Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health

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