Connecting Community in Simcoe County to Care Close to Home

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$4 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services BARRIE — Ontario is investing more than $4 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Simcoe County so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the government’s investment of an additional $330 million each year in …

Expanding Access to Cardiac Care in Kitchene

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New cardiac lab will connect more people to care in Southwestern Ontario KITCHENER — The Ontario government is connecting communities in Southwestern Ontario to life-saving cardiac care by supporting St. Mary’s General Hospital with the planning, design and implementation of a new Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Through this investment, nearly 3,500 square feet of space will be renovated to accommodate a …

Connecting Kids, Youth in Belleville, Kingston to Care Close to Home

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Over $2.5 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services BELLEVILLE — The Ontario government is investing over $2.5 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Belleville, Kingston and the Thousand Islands region so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the government’s investment …

ON Health Teams Providing Care In Every Corner 

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Parry Sound among a group of 58 health teams connecting people to care close to home PARRY SOUND — The Ontario government, in partnership with Ontario Health, has approved the West Parry Sound Ontario Health Team, bringing the total number of teams to 58 and marking an important milestone in achieving full provincial coverage. Working together, these Ontario Health Teams …

Connecting Kids, Youth in North Bay, Muskoka to Care Close to Home

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Nearly $1.1 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services NORTH BAY — Ontario is investing nearly $1.1 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in North Bay and Muskoka so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the Ontario government’s investment of an additional …

ON Connecting Kids, Youth to Mental Health Care Close to Home

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$44.6 million boost in funding to expand pediatric mental health services BURLINGTON — The Ontario government is investing an additional $44.6 million per year to connect children and youth to mental health services across the province so they have access to the care they need, when they need it, in their community. This is part of the government’s investment of an …

Reducing Wait Times for Surgeries, Diagnostic Procedures

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Community surgical and diagnostic centres connecting people to faster, more convenient care with your health card MISSISSAUGA — As part of the next steps to implement Your Health, a plan for connected and convenient care, the Ontario government is proposing regulatory changes that, would name Accreditation Canada as the inspection body responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards and strong oversight …

$2.3m boost invested in Niagara to expand pediatric services

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ST. CATHARINES — Ontario is investing nearly $2.3 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Niagara Region so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the government’s investment of an additional $330 million each year in pediatric health services at hospitals and community-based health care …

Connecting Kids,Youth in Waterloo, Guelph to Care Close to Home

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Nearly $7.7 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services WATERLOO — The Ontario government is investing nearly $7.7 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Waterloo Region and Guelph so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the government’s investment of an additional …

Connecting More Indigenous Youth to Mental Health Services in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation

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SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK — The Ontario government is making it faster and easier for young people to connect to mental health and substance use support by launching a new Youth Wellness Hub to serve Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and surrounding areas. This is one of the eight new hubs the government is adding to the 14 already created since 2020, bringing the …