Record #: ONT00054 | Last Full Update: 14 Nov 2019 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | MDS ; Ministère de la Santé ; Ministry of Health ; MOH |
Location & Accessibility | |
Site Location | Toronto (Old Toronto) |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | University Ave and Dundas St W |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Responsible for administering and coordinating the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, assistive devices, care for the mentally ill, home care, community and public health * regulates hospitals and nursing homes, and co-ordinates emergency health services Wait Times Data for medical procedures in Ontario is available on the Ministry website Health Care Connect - Referral service to link Ontario residents without a regular family health care provider with doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients Telehealth Ontario - Free, confidential access to registered nurses trained to help people decide about appropriate options for care * provides health advice or general health information on topics including:
Services and Programs:
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Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Telehealth Ontario: Daily 24 hours |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Boundaries | Ontario |
Eligibility | Residents of Ontario |
Application | Call or visit |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Health Facility Licensing ; Provincial/Territorial Government Departments ~ Health Issues ; Provincial/Territorial Government Departments ~ Long Term Care Issues |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 416-327-4327 ServiceOntario: 416-314-5518 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-268-1153 ServiceOntario: 1-866-532-3161 Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 |
TTY Phone | ServiceOntario: 1-800-387-5559 Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0007 |
Fax | 416-327-8497 |
Website | www.health.gov.on.ca |
Primary Executive | Christine Elliott, Minister of Health |
Other Details | |
Funding | Provincial Government |