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 …

Connecting More Youth to Mental Health Services in Algoma District

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New Youth Wellness Hub Providing Care Closer to Home SAULT STE. MARIE — 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 in Sault Ste. Marie to serve the Algoma District and surrounding areas. This is one of the eight new hubs the …

Ontario Connecting Long-Term Care Residents to Specialized Care

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Supports will continue to help residents connect to care at home and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions OTTAWA — The Ontario government is investing an additional $15 million this year through the Local Priorities Fund to invest a total of $35 million in 2023-24, to help long-term care homes support residents with complex needs like dementia and bariatric care. The funding …

Connecting Children, Youth in Durham to Care Close to Home

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$8.4 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services WHITBY — The Ontario government is investing more than $8.4 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Durham Region and surrounding areas 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 …

Connecting Kids, Youth in Eastern Ontario to Care Close to Home

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$40.5 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services in Ottawa and the surrounding area OTTAWA — Ontario is investing more than $40.5 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Eastern Ontario 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 …

Connecting Indigenous Peoples to Culturally Appropriate Care

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Expanded training program helping health care providers better meet the needs of Indigenous communities TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $1 million over the next two years to expand the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council’s (IPHCC) Indigenous cultural safety training program. This expansion will allow the program to deliver more cultural training sessions to health care organizations …