Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Need a doctor?

Are you looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner? Start here to find health care professionals now accepting new patients.

Find health care options

Use this service to explore the different health care choices available to you in your community.

Ontario Health Insurance

Ontario residents can access free emergency and preventive medical care under OHIP, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan.

Ontario Wait Times

Want to know how long you can expect to wait in an emergency room, or for surgery or diagnostic imaging? Search here.

Prescription drug benefits

Find out information about the Ontario Drug Benefit Program.

Seniors' Care

If you are a senior, you have many options for care in your home, in supportive housing, in a retirement residence, or in a long-term care home.

May 2 is Budget Day

May 2 - 2013 Ontario Budget resources are available on the Ministry of Finance's website.

May 23 - Improving Access to Care in Elgin County
May 23 - Improving Access to Care for Orangeville Residents
May 22 - Improving Access to Health Care for Families in Oxford County
May 15 - Ontario Strengthening Hospital Drug Supply

Telehealth Ontario
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2012 Agreement for Ontario Doctors

On December 10, 2012, an agreement was reached between the Ontario Medical Association and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The 2012 Physician Services Agreement protects and builds on the gains made for patients over the last nine years.

Give the gift of life!

National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week is April 21 – 28. Register your consent to donate.

Stand Up To Diabetes

If not treated or properly managed, diabetes can result in a variety of complications, including : heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, eye disease, erectile dysfunction (impotence), and nerve damage. Good diabetes management can help prevent or delay these complications.