Ontario Ministry of Health

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

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More doctors = better access to care 🩺

Ontario is investing in new medical schools across the province:

✅ nearly $180M at Toronto Metropolitan University
✅ $55.8M at York University

By 2028-29, Ontario will have 67% more family medicine graduates.

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The Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) has officially launched at the Central Ambulance Communications Centre in Windsor!

This state-of-the-art system helps to better triage 9-1-1 calls so paramedics can be dispatched to critical patients faster.

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Tick on your skin? Remove it promptly with tweezers.

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

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

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

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Applications are open for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant for Medical Education!

Learn more: https://t.co/IG3dzMu4LZ

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📚 Worried about school or work?

Your local Youth Wellness Hub can provide free education and employment supports to help you build skills and reach your goals.

https://t.co/rJOT8tyqTC

#YouthWellness #YouthMentalHealth

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👁️ September is Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Awareness Month.

IRDs are genetic conditions that can lead to vision loss or blindness.

Since 2023, Ontario has provided OHIP coverage for Luxturna, the first Health Canada-approved gene therapy for IRDs.

#IRDAwarenessMonth

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This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we're recognizing the important work of @POGO4kids in strengthening pediatric cancer care across Ontario.

Through provincial funding, POGO is helping expand access to treatment, survivor supports & family-centred care, closer to home. 💛🎗️

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Planning a career in health care?

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant covers tuition and other direct educational expenses for eligible students studying nursing, paramedicine, or medical laboratory technology.

See if you’re eligible: https://t.co/DmYrtiJtC8

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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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🦟 Still swatting? You're not the only one.

As summer winds down, pesky mosquitoes are still active and can carry #WestNileVirus. Protect yourself by covering up, using insect repellent with DEET or icaridin and removing standing water around your home.

https://t.co/nzeFv7WqLW

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Looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner?

Health Care Connect can help you find a primary care provider accepting patients in your area.

Register today – call 811 or visit https://t.co/pJqYkdBqkx

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Going #BackToSchool isn’t always easy 🎒 🏫

If your child is overwhelmed, One Stop Talk offers free #MentalHealth support from a registered therapist.

No referrals. No long wait times.

https://t.co/voTloduXjl

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When summer ends, family visits can become less frequent for some seniors 🍂

Older adults (55+) can call A Friendly Voice for a warm conversation with a trained volunteer.

Call 1-855-892-9992 or visit https://t.co/fUOVCRSs5Y to learn more.

#SeniorsMentalHealth #MentalHealth

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Are you moving?

Health Care Connect makes it easy to find a new family doctor or nurse practitioner in Ontario.

✔️ connect to care close to home
✔️ no need to de-enrol from your current primary care provider when you join

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

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🚁 This #AirAmbulanceWeek, we're recognizing the incredible @Ornge teams who deliver life-saving care across Ontario.

Every year, Ornge conducts 26,000 air and critical care land ambulance patient transports, helping connect Ontarians to the care they need, wherever they live.

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It’s #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.

Talking about suicide is hard, but it’s important to get help if someone brings it up.

Learn more about warning signs:
https://t.co/pqHC95RMCV

#MentalHealth #WSPD #WSPD2026

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🎒 Back-to-school lunchbox inspiration!

Healthy lunches and snacks can help fuel your child’s learning, growth and busy school day.

Pack a variety of foods, including:
🍎 fruits
🥕 vegetables
🌾 whole grains
💪 protein

For more healthy eating tips: https://t.co/8vL35tZKFm

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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/4PasyZG2ry