Ontario Ministry of Health

Official account of Ontario’s Ministry of Health. Terms of use: français @ONTSante

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Stay connected to care by registering for Health Care Connect.

This free program helps connect you to a family doctor or nurse practitioner accepting new patients in your area.

Visit https://t.co/pJqYkdBqkx or call 811 to register.

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✅ Found a tick? Find the facts: https://t.co/4PasyZG2ry

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Tick on your skin? Remove it promptly with tweezers.

⬆️ gently pull the tick straight out
🧼 clean the area with soap and water
🧴 disinfect your skin and hands

If you have health concerns, consult a health-care provider.

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🌟 It's #WorldOccupationalTherapyDay!

From first steps to fresh starts, occupational therapists (OTs) help people build skills, regain confidence and navigate everyday life with greater independence.

Thank you to all the OTs helping Ontarians live healthier, fuller lives!

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Ontario has made significant progress in its $3.4B Primary Care Action Plan:

✅ 511,000+ people have been attached to primary care since January 2025
✅ 470,000+ people that have been cleared from the Health Care Connect waitlist

https://t.co/nK9omvtA6Q

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From emergency departments and intensive care units to home care, Ontario's respiratory therapists (RTs) play a vital role in patient care.

This #RespiratoryTherapyWeek, we're recognizing their expertise, compassion and dedication.

Thank you, RTs, for all you do! 💙

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Roll up your sleeves, Ontario! 💉

Free flu and COVID-19 shots are now available at participating pharmacies, public health units, and participating doctor and nurse practitioner offices.

Get immunized to stay protected.

Learn more: https://t.co/wJnckjpttV

#Flu #COVID19

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Deadlines. Meetings. Stress.

Work can bring challenges that affect our #MentalHealth, but tools and resources are available to support your well-being at work: https://t.co/DuYp5lZxds

#WorkplaceMentalHealth #MentalHealth

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🧠 On #BrainCancerAwarenessDay, we recognize the individuals, families and loved ones affected by brain cancer.

Earlier this year, Ontario approved access to Voranigo, a new treatment for brain cancer, through the Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program.

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⏱️ Tick bite? Don’t wait.

Pharmacists can now prescribe medication to help prevent #LymeDisease, and most cases can be treated with antibiotics.

⚠️ If you feel ill or develop symptoms, speak to your health-care provider right away.

Know the symptoms: https://t.co/4PasyZG2ry

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📄 Read the transcript for this video: https://t.co/FQIQcHC2U7

🔊 View the video with described audio: https://t.co/QbIE7V3U0B

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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.

Two years ago, Ontario lowered the age of self-referral for mammograms from 50 to 40. Since then, 330,000+ people in their 40s were screened for #BreastCancer.

Those ages 40-74 can self-refer for a mammogram: https://t.co/1PommSRQqL

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Learn more: https://t.co/MLdWDOTUYF

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Supported by a provincial investment of more than $17M, Ontario has broken ground on Bluewater Health’s Rural Health Capital Improvement Project at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital in Petrolia, delivering an upgraded ED and diagnostic imaging department.

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Learn more: https://t.co/MLdWDOUsOd

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🏥 More than 100,000 Canadians receive life-saving care in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) each year.

During #CanadianIntensiveCareWeek, we thank the dedicated ICU teams delivering quality patient and family-centred care during life's most critical moments.

#CICU2026

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Happy Pharmacy Technician Day 💊

#PharmacyTechnicians play an essential role in patient care, helping to keep people healthy through their skill, dedication and expertise.

Thank you, pharmacy technicians, for all you do!

#RxTechDay

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Ontario is taking the next steps to enable the sale and use of Health Canada approved over-the-counter #HearingAids.

This means giving Ontarians with mild to moderate hearing loss more convenient and accessible options for hearing support.

Learn more: https://t.co/7YDwAqIK8t

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Are you moving?

Health Care Connect can help you find a new family doctor or nurse practitioner, even if you’re still enrolled with your current care provider. No need to de-enrol first.

Call 811 or visit https://t.co/pJqYkdBYa5 to sign up.

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From forests to city parks, #ticks can be found almost anywhere in Ontario 🌲 🏢

Heading outside? Take steps to prevent tick bites while hiking, camping, gardening and more. Even everyday outdoor spaces can carry risk.

✅ Found a tick? Find the facts: https://t.co/4PasyZGAh6