Public Health Unit

Public Health Units (PHUs) provide support for healthy communities. Each PHU has a medical officer of health and qualified staff to protect and promote community health.

PHUs administer health promotion and disease prevention programs to inform the public about healthy lifestyles, sexual health education in preventing STIs/AIDS, vaccinations, addictions, healthy growth and development including parenting education, health education for all age groups and selected screening services.

Mobile

Tip : One of the programs offered by Public Health Units is Healthy Smiles Ontario, a no-cost dental program for eligible kids 17 and under available in your community.

Use this option when

• You’re looking for information on immunization
• You’re looking for information on food safety
• You’re looking for information and services on sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

More Services

• Telehealth Ontario – Talk to a registered nurse
• OHIP – Ontario’s Health Insurance Plan
• ConnexOntario – Addiction and Mental Health Referral Information

For other health questions please call ServiceOntario, INFOline at 1-866-532-3161.
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
TTY 1-800-387-5559.
In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282