Starting this fall, Ontario health cards, driver's licenses and vehicle registration services will all be found under one roof.
ServiceOntario centres across the province will spend the next 18 months expanding to offer integrated services.
The announcement means health cards, which were available fromonly 27 OHIP offices, can now be picked up from 300 locations.
Health card services in rural communities will grow from only twoto more than 160 centres, while northern communities will see anexpansion from six to 67 integrated offices.
There are only two ServiceOntario centres which offer integrated services at present.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Make Someone Smile Week
You can help make someone smile this week.
Page Florists and Teleflora are teaming up to offer special smiley face flower arrangements.
Donna Friesen explains why she takes part in the program.
Page Florists delivered free flowers to Birchwood Terrace, Saakate House, and Lake of the Woods Hospital.
Page Florists and Teleflora are teaming up to offer special smiley face flower arrangements.
Donna Friesen explains why she takes part in the program.
Page Florists delivered free flowers to Birchwood Terrace, Saakate House, and Lake of the Woods Hospital.
Charlie Angus on 911 Service
The Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission is being asked to ensure 911 coverage is available across Canada.
911 cell phone service is spotty and unreliable in many parts of the far north.
NDP MP Charlie Angus says the CRTC needs to come up with a coherent plan dealing with the emergency service.
Angus notes the current CRTC policy on wireless 911 calls impedes effective location based emergency dispatch service.
911 cell phone service is spotty and unreliable in many parts of the far north.
NDP MP Charlie Angus says the CRTC needs to come up with a coherent plan dealing with the emergency service.
Angus notes the current CRTC policy on wireless 911 calls impedes effective location based emergency dispatch service.
Health Care Connect
There's a new way for you to find a family doctor.
The Provincial Government recently launched the "Health Care Connect" registration website and toll free number.
Health Minister David Caplan adds there's more good news for the North, noting 70 percent of the Northern Ontario Medical School's first year graduates plan to go into family practices.
The Health Care Connect wesbite can be found through the Ontario website www.ontario.ca
The Provincial Government recently launched the "Health Care Connect" registration website and toll free number.
Health Minister David Caplan adds there's more good news for the North, noting 70 percent of the Northern Ontario Medical School's first year graduates plan to go into family practices.
The Health Care Connect wesbite can be found through the Ontario website www.ontario.ca
AFN FLU CONFERENCE
Aboriginal leaders say many questions need to be answered before a potential resurgence of the H-1-N-1 virus as fall flu season nears.
Treaty Three Grand Chief Diane Kelly says she's concerned about how remote communities will get supplies if the pandemic becomes severe.
Liberal M-P's say squabbling between governments and health boards about who is responsible for the health of aboriginals is stalling vital flu preparations.
Treaty Three Grand Chief Diane Kelly says she's concerned about how remote communities will get supplies if the pandemic becomes severe.
Liberal M-P's say squabbling between governments and health boards about who is responsible for the health of aboriginals is stalling vital flu preparations.