More about Health

This page offers links to a variety of services and information related to health in general.

• Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
  A resident of Ontario must have a health card to show that he or she is entitled to health care services paid for by OHIP. Learn more about the OHIP program.
• Trillium Drug Program
  The Trillium Drug Program (TDP) is intended for Ontario residents who have a valid Ontario Health Card and who have high prescription drug costs in relation to their net household income.
• Public Health Agency of Canada
  Provides information on children's developmental health from birth to age 12 on a host of topics including play, learning, behaviour, parenting, nutrition, safety, immunization, illness and special needs.
• eHealth Ontario
  eHealthOntario.ca is your source for health and e-health information. Here you’ll find (summaries of) Important Health Notices, alerts and other emergency communications. You can review the latest on topics ranging from Emergency Management to Continuing Care. You can quickly link to other health care sites and learn all about important advances in Ontario’s health care services.
• Public Health Ontario
  PublicHealthOntario.ca is specifically aimed at the information sharing needs of public health staff. It contains public health information and resources and links to Important Health Notices, breaking news and the latest developments in public health and e-Health.
• Local Health Integration Networks
  We are 14 not-for-profit corporations who work with local health providers and community members to determine the health service priorities of our regions. As Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), we plan, integrate and fund local health services.
• Non-Insured Health Program (NIHB) for First Nations and Inuit
  The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada's national, needs-based health benefit program that funds benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counselling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations people and Inuit.
• Health Canada Online
  This section contains an overview of Health Canada and provides you points of entry to many Health Canada-specific related topics. Such as the health-related legislation and activities and acess to a complete repository of all reports and publications.
• Health Links
  The following external links have been compiled to help you access other health-related Web sites that are not maintained by the Ontario government.
• Immunization
  Provider information and resources on three new publicly funded vaccines added to the routine immunization schedule.
• Public Health Units
  A Public Health Unit is an official health agency established by a group of urban and rural municipalities to provide a more efficient community health program, carried out by full-time, specially qualified staff.
• Health Care Professionals : Regulation
  Ontario's 23 self-regulated health professions have governing bodies called colleges that set the standards for skills, knowledge and behavior for their members.
• Public Health
  Public health is concerned with the health and well-being of the whole community rather than the treatment of illness and disability.
• Cleft Lip and Palate Program
  To assist families of children and young adults who must cope with the expense of treatment for Cleft Lip and Palate/ Craniofacial Dental Program, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) has established The Ontario Cleft Lip and Palate Craniofacial Dental Program. This program provides financial assistance for the specialized dental needs of affected individuals.
• OHIP Coverage Across Canada
  An insured person leaving Ontario to travel or work within Canada can continue to receive Ontario health coverage for up to twelve months or until establishing residency in another Canadian province or territory, whichever is sooner.
• OHIP Eligibility
  Eligibility criteria to apply for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan.
• Longer Absences from Ontario - When can OHIP cover you?
  Your eligibility for Ontario health insurance (OHIP) coverage may continue while you are absent from Ontario for more than 212 days in a 12 month period in certain limited circumstances, as long as you maintain your permanent and principal home in Ontario.
• Health Card: Renewing Your Photo Health Card
  A photo health card has an expiry date that is linked to your date of birth. If you are older than 15½ years, you will need to visit an OHIP office or Outreach site to renew your health card and have a photo taken.
• What's Covered by OHIP
  OHIP covers a wide range of health services. A brief description of insured services follows below. For more details, please contact your nearest ministry office.
• Short Absences from Ontario - When does OHIP cover you?
  you may be out of the province for up to 212 days in any 12-month period and still maintain your Ontario health coverage provided that you continue to make Ontario your permanent and principal home.
• Travelling Outside Canada
  If you have a valid Ontario Health Card you are entitled to certain benefits when outside Canada. But because coverage for out-of-country health care services is limited, you should purchase supplementary insurance. Visit the Ontario Health Insurance website for detailed information.
• Ontario Wait Times
  The information on this website lets you compare wait times in your area to other regions of the province. When you and your doctor are choosing where to get care, this site will help you make a more informed choice.
• Organ and Tissue Donation
  Organ donation is the gift of life and hope. Discuss your choices with your family members.
• Trillium Gift of Life Network
  Organ donation is the gift of life and hope. Discuss your choices with your family members.
• A Guide To Advance Care Planning
  A guide that helps seniors ensure that their medical and care choices are respected, should they become incapable of making those decisions.