@ONThealth

Official account of Ontario’s Ministry of Health. Terms of use: https://xitter.cf/t.co/DDOeOxfuZi En français @ONTSante

 Ontario, Canada
ontario.ca/health
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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: ontario.ca/page/mental-healt… #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: ontario.ca/ticks
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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: ontario.ca/page/breast-cance…
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📄 Read the transcript for this video: transcript.ontarionewsroom.c… 🔊 View the video with described audio: youtube.com/watch?v=q1UO4rZZ…
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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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🏥 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: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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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 ontario.ca/healthcareconnect 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: ontario.ca/ticks
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This #RSVAwarenessWeek, learn who is eligible for Ontario's free immunization program: ☑️ infants less than 8 months of age ☑️ children less than 24 months of age at increased risk ☑️ pregnant women Learn more: ontario.ca/RSV
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The Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) has officially launched at the Central Ambulance Communications Centre in London! 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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Think RSV is just for kids? Think again. RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in older adults. This #RSVAwarenessWeek, see if you’re eligible for Ontario's free RSV immunization program: ✅ adults 75+ ✅ adults 60-74 at higher risk
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Learn more: ontario.ca/RSV
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Ontario Ministry of Health retweeted
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👻Don't let an expired ID haunt you this Halloween. Stay ahead of renewal dates with free reminders for your: ✅driver's licence ✅health card ✅licence plate renewal Sign up today: Ontario.ca/Reminders @ONtransport @ONThealth
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Another birthday, another reason to prioritize your health. If you're age 40+ in Ontario, you can get a free mammogram, no referral needed. Talk to your health-care provider or call 811 to find out if screening is right for you. ontario.ca/breastcancercheck
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