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 …

Connecting Long-Term Care Home Residents to More Diagnostic Services

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Two new pilot projects will connect residents with faster, convenient access to diagnostic services TORONTO — The Ontario government is connecting long-term care residents to faster and convenient access to diagnostic services such as x-rays and ultrasounds. Improved access to care will help improve residents’ quality of life and reduce avoidable emergency department visits or hospital stays. “Ontario is fixing …