Ontario Ministry Of Health

• Muskoka Hospice calls on Ontario government for more funding to ‘remain viable’

  Muskoka Hospice is calling for more permanent funding from the Ontario government to help with its $2-million operating budget as its costs skyrocket.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
  
• Waterloo Region getting money from province to help solve ambulance issues

  In an effort to deal with ongoing ambulance shortages in Waterloo Region, the province is sending money to beef up staffing in emergency rooms at area hospitals.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2023
  
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• Toronto clinic launches petition to protect access to virtual gender affirming health care

  Beginning Dec. 1, Ontario will be changing its funding model for virtual visits between new patients and their physicians. 

  Health

  Nov 15, 2022
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• London Health Sciences Centre steady with epidural supply but plans for future

  According to the Ontario Ministry of Health, the shortage is due to a supply chain issue from one component of the epidural catheter kit.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2022
• Ontario government expands access to cystic fibrosis medication

  The MoH said it is expanding coverage for Trikafta -- a treatment for cystic fibrosis -- to include all residents aged six and over through a publicly-funded drug program.

  Health

  Jul 8, 2022
• Ontario cardiologists opposed to agreement that excludes some phone services

  A group representing Ontario cardiologists is urging members to vote against a new agreement with the government because it would not allow them to bill for some phone services.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2022
• Doctors undermining COVID-19 fight need regulation, not ‘meaningless’ statements: experts

  Experts want an overhaul of the regulatory bodies that oversee Canada’s health professionals, as doctors spread unverified medical information about COVID-19 vaccines.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2022
• Ontario optometrists to resume eye exams for kids and seniors as job action is paused

  The Ontario Association of Optometrists says in a statement today that it has agreed to enter formal negotiations with the Ministry of Health.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2021
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• Private insurance is hurdle for Ontario patients needing ‘miracle’ Cystic Fibrosis drug

  An annual price tag of $300,000 per patient puts Trikafta out of reach for a lot of families. Ontario said it would cover the drug, but some patients say there's a catch.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2021
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• Cystic Fibrosis patients, advocates urge Ontario government to provide ‘miracle drug’ funding

  "We can't afford to lose any more patients to CF when there is a drug like this available."

  Health

  Aug 20, 2021