Ontario. Ministry of Health, Toronto - University Avenue, Public Health Care

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Ontario. Ministry of Health

Site: Toronto - University Avenue

Service: Public Health Care

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Record #: ONT00054

Last Full Update: 14 Nov 2019

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
Agency Information
Legal Status	(30) Provincial Government
Primary Executive	Christine Elliott, 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 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: breastfeeding medications and drug interactions depression, suicide and other mental health concerns teen health and issues food and healthy living illnesses and injuries that need medical care or are consistent Services and Programs: Assistive Devices Program Health Care Options Healthy Smiles Ontario MedsCheck Ontario Health Insurance Plan Ontario Public Drug Programs Ontario's Fertility Program Pharmacy Smoking Cessation Program Radiation Health Response Plan ServiceOntario INFOline Sexual Health Infoline Ontario/The Mainline Trillium Drug Program Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors Illegal Billing
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
Site Information
Site Location	Toronto (Old Toronto)
Located In Community	Toronto Downtown Central
Address & Map	438 University Ave, 8th Fl Toronto, ON M5G 2K8 View Google Map
Intersection	University Ave and Dundas St W
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Categories and Classification
Service Categories	Health Facility Licensing ; Provincial/Territorial Government Departments ~ Health Issues ; Provincial/Territorial Government Departments ~ Long Term Care Issues

Agency Overview

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