TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $150 million over two years to expand the Ontario Fertility Program to cut waitlists and triple the number of families connecting to government-funded fertility services in hospital and community clinic settings. This includes giving patients more options where they can access publicly funded fertility services by expanding the program to more clinics. The …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is looking at additional innovative and creative ways to make pharmacies a one-stop-shop for people to conveniently connect to care, close to home by further expanding the ability of pharmacists to provide care. Starting today, the government is consulting with its partners on further expanding the ability of pharmacists to provide care by treating additional …
Over $4 million to establish the 8-80 Collaborative, a partnership to drive new health technologies Ottawa – Canada is a global hub for life sciences, thanks to our strong research and development (R&D) ecosystem, highly skilled professionals, top-tier academic institutions, and many opportunities for research collaboration and skills development. The Government of Canada is investing in the potential of businesses …
Modernized West Perth Village brings 128 much-needed long-term care beds to the province MITCHELL — The Ontario government, along with Ritz Lutheran Villa, is celebrating the opening of a modernized, new long-term care home, West Perth Village, which is bringing 128 much-needed beds to the municipality of Mitchell. This is part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build more than …
Local investments connect people to paramedics and ambulance services faster NEWMARKET — The Ontario government is making investments in York Region to connect local residents and families to faster, more convenient public health services and emergency care in their communities. “Our government is strengthening all aspects of the health care system, and these investments in York Region are another important …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on National Nursing Week, which runs from May 8 to 14: “We mark the beginning of National Nursing Week, a time to celebrate the tremendous contributions that nurses have made – and continue to make – across the country. This year’s theme – Our Nurses. Our Future. – recognizes the …
Ottawa – For over three years, Canada’s health workers, including those working in public health, have been challenged like never before. This has led to unprecedented levels of burnout, absences, and turnover. These workforce challenges are not only affecting the hard working health workers we rely on, they are also affecting patients who are experiencing long wait times for surgeries, …
