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Record #:
ONT00054
Last Full Update:
15 Nov 2023
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 416-327-4327 ServiceOntario: 416-314-5518 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-268-1153 ServiceOntario: 1-866-532-3161 Health Connect Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-387-5559 Health Connect Ontario: 1-866-797-0007 |
| Fax | 416-327-8497 |
| Website | www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-health |
Site Information
| Site Location | Toronto (Old Toronto) |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | University Ave and Dundas St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Primary Executive | Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health |
| Funding | Provincial Government |
Description and Service Details
| 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 Health811 - Free, secure and confidential service Ontarians can access by calling, chatting online or visiting the service's website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Through the service, Ontarians can receive health advice from qualified health professionals, such as registered nurses, locate local health services and find trusted health information. Health811 is for non-emergent issues only. For emergencies, call 911 immediately. Services and Programs:
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Health Connect Ontario: Daily 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Residents of Ontario |
| Application | Call or visit |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Health Facility Licensing ; Provincial/Territorial Government Departments ~ Health Issues ; Provincial/Territorial Government Departments ~ Long Term Care Issues |
| Older Adult Main Categories | COMMUNITY HEALTH ; LEGAL / GOVERNMENT |
| Older Adult Sub-Categories | Government - Provincial ; Health Info Lines |
