Record #: ONT00054 | Last Modified: 13 Apr 2022 | Last Full Update: 14 Nov 2019 |
Description | |
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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 Health Care Connect - Referral service to link Ontario residents without a regular family health care provider with doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients Telehealth Ontario - Free, confidential access to registered nurses trained to help people decide about appropriate options for care * provides health advice or general health information on topics including:
Services and Programs:
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Service Details | |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Telehealth 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 | |
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 Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 |
TTY Phone | ServiceOntario: 1-800-387-5559 Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0007 |
Fax | 416-327-8497 |
Website | www.health.gov.on.ca |
Primary Executive | Christine Elliott, Minister of Health |