Ontario. Ministry of Health
Site: Toronto - University Avenue
Service: Public Health Care
Record #:
ONT00054
Last Full Update:
20 Nov 2024
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 | http://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 Health811 - Health811 is a free, secure and confidential service for people living in Ontario * call 811 or chat online to connect with a registered nurse and find local health services and reliable information on one easy-to-use website * telephone support is available day and night in English and French, with language interpretation services offered in 232 languages, including Indigenous languages such as Cree, Ojibwe and Inuktitut 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 (Yonge-Bay Corridor) |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown |
| Address & Map | 777 Bay St, 5th Fl Toronto, ON M5G 2C8 |
| Intersection | Bay St and College St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Health Facility Licensing ; Medical Information Services ; Provincial/Territorial Government Departments ~ Health Issues ; Provincial/Territorial Government Departments ~ Long Term Care Issues |
