Record #:
ONT00054
Last Full Update:
02 Nov 2022
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 | ServiceOntario: 1-800-387-5559 Health Connect Ontario: 1-866-797-0007 |
| Fax | 416-327-8497 |
| Website | www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-health |
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 Health Connect Ontario - Free, confidential access to registered nurses trained to help people decide about appropriate options for care * does not provide a diagnosis or provide medication nor does it replace the need for regular medical check-ups * in a medical emergency 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 |
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 |