Renewed and expanded Ornge fleet will better connect patients in rural and remote areas to urgent care SUDBURY — The Ontario government is investing over $108 million to expand Ornge Air Ambulance’s fixed wing fleet with four additional state-of-the-art planes and replace their existing eight fixed wing fleet. This investment will ensure Ornge’s air ambulance service can continue to provide …
Expanding scope of practice will connect Ontarians to faster and easier access to care TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient for people to connect to care by expanding the role of registered nurses to prescribe medications, after meeting specific requirements, for certain conditions such as contraception, immunizations, smoking cessation, and topical wound care in …
Province lowering age eligibility to receive publicly funded mammograms to include those aged 40-49 TORONTO — The Ontario government is connecting significantly more people to breast cancer screening by lowering the eligibility age of self-referral for publicly funded mammograms through the Ontario Breast Screening Program from 50 to 40 beginning in fall 2024. This historic expansion will help more than …
New Youth Wellness Hub to Provide Evidence-Based Care in a Safe Environment Closer to Home LONDON — 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 London-Middlesex and surrounding areas. This is one of the eight new hubs the government …
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program connecting adults to more free psychotherapy services MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is now offering more mental health services in every region of the province through the expanded Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program. For the very first time, adults across the province who have depression, anxiety and anxiety-related concerns, can connect to free cognitive behavioural therapy …
Occupational Exposure Registry, Leadership Table and new report will deliver improved protections for workers The Ontario government is protecting and supporting workers by committing to create Canada’s first-ever Occupational Exposure Registry to track harmful exposure levels, help diagnose workplace diseases faster, improve worker compensation, and reduce costs to the healthcare system. The registry will help address many of the 41 …
Changes will create Ontario Health atHome to seamlessly connect people to home care services TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking the next step to better connect and coordinate people’s care through Ontario Health Teams. The Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023, if passed, will make Ontario Health Teams responsible for connecting people to home care services starting in 2025. Working …
Local pharmacies now a one-stop-shop for 19 common ailments as Ontario expands list of medications pharmacists can prescribe TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it more convenient for people to connect to care closer to home by allowing pharmacists to treat and prescribe medications for an additional six common medical ailments. This is in addition to the 13 common ailments that …
Nearly $1.2 million to help connect people with mental health, addictions issues and housing instability with places to live ST. THOMAS, ON — The Ontario government is providing nearly $1.2 million in operational funding for rent supplements and mental health and addictions support services for 45 new supportive housing units in St. Thomas. The Station, a brand-new 45-unit development, will …
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 …
