Health Minister Sylvia Jones

• Ontario expands list of conditions pharmacists can diagnose, treat

  The provincial government announced Sunday it was adding six conditions to the list of those that pharmacists can diagnose and treat, bringing the total to 19.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2023
  
• Ontario renews summer ER staffing funding for 1 more year

  Ontario is renewing funding that helps rural and northern hospitals bolster emergency room staffing through the summer, but says the program will end after this year.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2023
  
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• Masking a ‘personal choice,’ Ontario health minister says in contrast to top doctor

  A masked Sylvia Jones is defending the majority of her Progressive Conservative colleagues who did not wear masks in the legislature today — including Premier Doug Ford.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2022
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• Ontario to expand program allowing paramedics to avoid ERs in patient care

  Sylvia Jones says she will be releasing a broader plan this week aimed at health system stability and recovery.

  Health

  Aug 17, 2022