Healthy Living

This page offers links to a variety of services and information related to healthy living.

• Bird Flu - What you need to know
  It is important to be prepared in the case of another outbreak of bird flu. Provided here are some helpful resources on how the government is working to ensure your safety.
• MedsCheck
  MedsCheck is a new unique program that allows you to schedule an annual discussion with a pharmacist for up to 30 minutes. Think of it as a comprehensive medication review.
• Aboriginal Healing and Wellness
  This Strategy funds three types of initiatives covering 18 programs: Specific Allocations, Specialized Projects and Aboriginal Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Program. Links to a full description of each program are provided..
• Ministry of Health Promotion
  The Ministry will help Ontarians lead healthier lives by delivering programs that promote healthy choices and healthy lifestyles. To do this the Ministry will work closely with partners, stakeholders and all levels of government.
• Sport and Recreation
  The ministry of health promotion encourages involvement in sport, recreation and physical activity for the health, social, and economic benefit of Ontarians and the communities in which they live.
• HIV and AIDS
  This section contains public information about HIV and AIDS.
• Rabies
  Rabies is a disease of the central nervous system that affects humans and other mammals. It is usually fatal if you are infected and not treated.
• West Nile Virus
  West Nile virus is established in Ontario and the disease is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. There is no way to predict how serious West Nile virus will be in any given year.
• Community Resources
  HealthyOntario.com's Community Resource Database allows you to easily access a wide variety of information on medical conditions, clinics and health-related agencies, resources, and support groups throughout the province.
• Need Medical Care?
  This self-help tool has been designed to address questions and concerns about common health problems. It is intended to assist you in understanding the causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention of different medical conditions and topics.
• EatRight Ontario
  This website offers articles on nutrition, healthy weights, and disease prevention, tips on packing healthy lunches and food labeling, and links to valuable resources within Ontario’s health network.
• ACTIVE2010
  ACTIVE2010 is a comprehensive strategy to increase participation in sport and physical activity throughout Ontario.