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2006 Archive
November 8
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Hospital Emergency Services - Cambridge
November 8
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Hospital Emergency Services - Guelph
November 8
Speaking Notes to the Ontario Hospital Association Presented by the Honourable George Smitherman Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
November 7
McGuinty Government Unveils Pharmacy Council
November 6
McGuinty Government Investing in Upgrades and Repairs for Every Public Hospital in Ontario
November 6
McGuinty Government Furthers Redevelopment at St. Michael's Hospital
October 27
McGuinty Government Moves to Shorten ER Wait Times
October 24
McGuinty Government's Traditional Chinese Medicine Bill Passes Second Reading
October 20
McGuinty Government Supporting New Brampton Hospital
October 20
McGuinty Government Strengthening Diabetes Care
October 19
McGuinty Government Names Supervisor for Grand River Hospital
October 18
McGuinty Government and Ontario Medical Association Working Towards Solution on Emergency Department Coverage for Patients
October 12
Updated Information for Healthcare Professionals : Technical – Data Link 06-004 Remittance Advice (RA) Extract File
October 11
Health Minister Announces Re-appointment of Taivi Lobu to the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board
October 10
Health Minister Announces Appointment of Shakti Wadehra to the Council of the Ontario College of Pharmacists
October 8
Important Health Notices for Healthcare Professionals :
Two Confirmed Cases of Botulism in Toronto
October 6
Hanover and District Emergency Department to Remain Open on Monday
October 5
McGuinty Government and Ontario Medical Association Taking Action to Ensure Emergency Department Coverage
October 4
McGuinty Government Appoints Investigator to Review Emergency Services in Waterloo Region
October 4
Celebrating Innovations and Fostering a Culture of Quality Improvement in Health Care
October 3
Long Term Care Homes Act, 2006
October 3
McGuinty Government Introducing Legislation to Improve Care in Long-Term Care Homes
October 2
Improving Access to Emergency Care : Addressing System Issues
October 2
Community Health Centres in Ontario
October 1
McGuinty Government Takes Steps to Address Emergency Services Situation at Kitchener's Grand River Hospital
September 29
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Long-Term Care Services in Quinte West
September 29
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Long-Term Care Services in Hastings County
September 29
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Long-Term Care Services in Kingston
September 29
Notice of Call for Applications for Long-Term Care Beds in the City of Kingston and the County of Hastings
September 29
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
2006-2007 Accessibility Plan
September 28
Notice to Pharmacies : Regulation Changes made to the Ontario Drug Benefit Act (ODBA) and the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (DIDFA)
September 28
Notice to Stakeholders : Announcement of Executive Officer, Ontario Public Drug Programs
September 28
Notice of Regulation Amendments under the Ontario Drug Benefit Act and the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act
September 27
McGuinty Government Closer to Regulating Traditional Chinese Medicine
September 19
Public Information : Salmonella Bacteria
September 16
Important Health Notice :
Possible Food Contamination by E. coli and Salmonella Bacteria
September 15
McGuinty Government Expanding Mental Health Services in the Guelph Area
September 15
McGuinty Government Strengthening Cancer Treatment in Ontario
September 15
Results-Based Plan –2006-2007
(including 2005-2006 Results-Based Plan and Annual Report for 2004-2005)
September 15
Ministry Annual Report – 2002-2003 and 2003-2004
September 15
McGuinty Government Investing in Better Health Care for St. Thomas
September 14
Ontario Reaches Milestone : 1.2 Million Kids Immunized
September 13
McGuinty Government Invests in Medical Facilities to Accommodate Northern Medical Students
September 12
Improving Access to Care for Ontario Families : More Medical Procedures Will Mean Better Access To Better Health With A New $108-Million Investment
September 12
Improving Access to Key Healthcare Surgeries and Procedures Across Ontario
September 12
What Experts Are Saying About Ontario's Wait Time Strategy
September 12
McGuinty Government Supporting Innovative Methods of Public Health Care Delivery
September 11
Speaking Notes to the Economic Club of Toronto Presented by the Honourable George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
September 11
McGuinty Government's Results Shows that Public Health Care System Can Deliver
September 6
Government Accepting Applications to Support Team Approach to Practice for Health Professionals
September 6
Updated Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Data Extract
September 5
Notice of Proposed Regulation Under the Local Health System Integration Act, 2006 : French Language Health Services Advisory Council
August 25
McGuinty Government Continues to Add Long-Term Care Beds to Sudbury
August 24
Descriptive Epidemiology of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Outbreak
August 24
Updated Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Data Extract
August 23
Updated Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Update 12
August 18
A Program Framework for Mental Health Diversion/Court Support Services
August 11
Updated Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Update 11
August 4
Ontario Preparing for Delay in Vaccine Production
August 1
Protect Yourself Against Extreme Heat Warns Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health
July 31
Veteran Queen's Park Staffer Appointed Smitherman's Chief of Staff
July 31
Notice of Proposed Regulation
Under the Local Health System Integration Act, 2006 :
Health Professionals Advisory Committee
July 31
Windsor-Essex Residents Seeing Results from McGuinty Government Plan
July 25
McGuinty Government Commends Federal Hepatitis C Funding
July 24
Notice of Proposed Regulations under the Ontario Drug Benefit Act and the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act
July 21
Important Health Notices for Healthcare Professionals :
Canadians returning from Lebanon
July 21
McGuinty Government Ensures Health Coverage for Evacuees
July 20
Port Hope Community Health Centre Closer to Operation
July 19
Hospitals Show Progress in Acute Care
July 19
Hospital Report 2006 : Acute Care
July 19
McGuinty Government Supporting Redevelopment at Mount Sinai Hospital
July 19
Updated Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Data Extract
July 17
Community Health Centres Take Big Step Forward
July 13
Peri-Operative Coaching Team Recruitment
July 13
Huron Residents Seeing Results from Government Funding
July 13
McGuinty Government Supporting Redevelopment at Wingham and District Hospital
July 13
Maitland Valley Family Health Team Improves Access to Health Care in Goderich
July 12
McGuinty Government Reducing Wait Times for CT Scans in Strathroy
July 12
Chatham-Kent Residents Seeing Results from Government Funding
July 7
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Cancer-Fighting Drugs
July 6
Updated Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Update 10
July 4
West Nile Virus Fact Sheets in American Sign Language (ASL)
June 30
McGuinty Government Invests in Better Hospital Facilities in Trenton
June 30
Prince Edward Family Health Team Improves Access to Health Care for Residents of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties
June 30
McGuinty Government Making Improvements at Quinte Health Care
June 30
McGuinty Government Welcomes Report on Governance of Quinte Health Care Corporation
June 30
New Beginnings : An Assessment of Governance and Related Matters at Quinte Health Care Corporation - for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
June 30
Health System Strategic Plan :
Minister Smitherman's June 29, 2006 letter to LHIN Chairs and CEOs
June 28
McGuinty Government Completes Local Health Integration Network Board Member Appointments
June 26
The Nursing Retention Fund initiative
June 26
McGuinty Government Increasing Access to Dialysis Services in the Leamington Area
June 26
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Cardiac Services in Southwestern Ontario
June 19
McGuinty Government Improves Patient Access to Drugs
June 16
VON Brockville Community Family Health Team Improves Access to Care for Brockville Area Residents
June 16
Updated Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Data Extract
June 16
Queen’s Family Health Team Improves Access to Health Care for Kingston Area Residents
June 15
Provincial Ministers of Health Reaffirm Commitment to Support Three-Year Post-Market Study of Fabry Disease
June 15
McGuinty Government Exempts Farmers Markets and Community Groups From Rigid Regulations
June 14
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Drug Treatment for People With Fabry Disease
June 14
McGuinty Government Expanding “Team Approach” to Education for Health Professionals
June 14
Flu Pandemic Fact Sheets in American Sign Language (ASL)
June 12
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Hospital Planning and Accountability
June 12
Ontario attracting the best and brightest in medicine
June 9
McGuinty Government Investing Additional $1 Billion in Better Hospitals
June 7
Ontarians Urged to be on Guard Against West Nile Virus
June 6
McGuinty Government Strengthens Drug Strategy
June 3
Better Access to Better Care for Mattawa and Nipissing Residents
June 3
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Cardiac Services in Northwestern Ontario
June 2
McGuinty Government Invests in Community Services for Temiskaming Region
June 2
Blue Sky Family Health Team Improving Access to Health Care in North Bay and Surrounding Areas
June 2
McGuinty Government Investing in Better Hospital Care
May 31
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Update 9
May 30
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Immunization and Health Information :
Travellers in Earthquake-Affected Areas in Indonesia
May 29
Notice of Proposed Regulation under the Local Health System Integration Act
May 26
Health Minister Opens New Supportive Housing Residence
May 24
McGuinty Government Improves Access to Community Mental Health Services
May 23
McGuinty Government Invests In Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
May 23
McGuinty Government Improves Newborn Screening
May 19
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Update C
May 3
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Research Grants : Updated Templates
May 19
Advisory Council Recommends Regulating New Health Care Professions
May 19
Regulation of Health Professions in Ontario :
New Directions
May 19
McGuinty Government Expanding Community Mental Health Services
May 18
McGuinty Government Reducing Health Care Wait Times
May 17
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
The Health Planner’s Toolkit
May 15
Economic Club / Drug Strategy
Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
May 10
McGuinty Government Strengthens Pandemic Preparedness
May 8
Minister Smitherman addresses Ontario nurses marking Nursing Week
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May 8
McGuinty Government To Offer Full Time Job To Every Nursing Graduate
May 5
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Update 8
May 5
Better Access to Better Care for Toronto Residents
May 4
McGuinty Government Investing in Better Health Care for Markdale Area
May 4
Revitalizing Ontario’s Public Health Capacity :
The Final Report of the Capacity Review Committee
May 3
McGuinty Government Launches New Health Human Resources Strategy
May 1
McGuinty Government Improves Home Care
May 1
Choosing Quality, Rewarding Excellence : Ontario's Response to the Caplan Report on Home Care
April 28
McGuinty Government Continues to Reduce Health Care Wait Times
April 28
Updated Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Family Physicians Designation and Physician Incentive Grant Guidelines
April 27
McGuinty Government Improving Access To Forensic Mental Health Services
April 26
Local Health Integration Networks Bulletin No.22
April 26
McGuinty Government Reviewing Methadone Treatment Services
April 24
More than 2,000 attend Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo, Toronto, April 19 and 20
April 20
Watch the The Silent Epidemic, a 30-minute documentary about the Hepatitis C virus
April 19
Effective April 24th Windsor OHIP office will relocate to :
400 City Hall Square East, Suite 205
April 13
Bulletin to Ontario Pharmacists:
BBS Bulletin No.6029: Bill 102, Transparent Drug System for Patients Act
April 13
Salmonella Linked with Cheese Products Sold in Ontario
April 13
Information on Bill 102, The Transparent Drug System for Patients Act, 2006
McGuinty Government Improving Patient Access to Drugs
April 13
Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Strategy Report
April 11
Ontario Drug Program Estimates - 2005/06 vs. 2006/07
April 10
Drug Issue
House Statement by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
April 10
Ontario Long Term Care Association and the Ontario Retirement Communities Association Joint Convention and Trade Show
Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
April 10
McGuinty Government Announces New Local Health Integration Network Board Members
April 10
McGuinty Government Supporting Expansion At The Hospital For Sick Children
April 6
McGuinty Government Hits Target:
150 Family Health Teams
Backgrounder: McGuinty Government Names 50 More Family Health Teams [PDF]
April 6
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
2005 Data Quality Report: The State of Data Quality in Ontario
April 5
Summer Experience Program 2006
April 3
McGuinty Government Supporting New Development At St. John's Rehab Hospital
March 31
McGuinty Government Strengthens Simcoe
Ambulance Services
Backgrounder: McGuinty Government Strengthening Land Ambulance Services [PDF]
March 31
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Children In Need Of Treatment – Schedule of Dental Services and Fees
March 28
Watch an ad previewing The Silent Epidemic, a 30-minute documentary about the Hepatitis C virus
March 28
2006 Health Professionals Recruitment Tour
March 27
Your Health Care Team – Focus on Nursing
March 24
McGuinty Government Supporting Renovations at Toronto East General Hospital
March 22
Newborn Screening program educational video
March 22
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Update 7
March 20
From Vision to Action : A Plan for the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion
March 15
Local Health Integration Networks Bulletin No. 21
March 13
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Update B
March 7
Regulation 428 : Public Spas
Questions and Answers
March 7
Whitby Psychiatric Hospital – Public Notice
March 3
Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo :
Register Online
March 1
McGuinty Government Strengthens Role of Local Communities in Health Care Decisions
February 28
Newborn Screening Program information
February 21
Strengthening Rural Communities for a Stronger Ontario
February 16
Local Health Integration Networks Bulletin No. 20
February 16
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary - Edition 39 : Update 6
February 9
McGuinty Government Creates 104 New Spaces For Medical Training
February 8
Ensuring Food Safety at Ontario's Farmers' Markets :
Farmers' Markets Feedback Form
February 8
McGuinty Government Invests in Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
February 6
McGuinty Government Creating More Nurse Practitioners
February 6
Guidelines for Application to the Grow Your Own Nurse Practitioner Program
February 3
Application Submissions :
Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo
April 19 and 20, 2006 - Toronto, Ontario
February 2
Health Minister Welcomes News of Rising Number of International Medical Graduates in Ontario
February 2
Ontario Now Makes it Possible for IMGs to Apply in the Second Iteration of the CaRMS Match for Entry-Level Medical Residency
January 30
Community Mental Health Careers website. A free online resource.
January 30
McGuinty Government Easing Ambulance Offload And Emergency Department Wait Times
January 30
Improving Access to Emergency Services : A System Commitment The Report of the Hospital Emergency Department and Ambulance Effectiveness
Working Group
January 26
Capital Programs:
Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) 2005-2006
January 26
McGuinty Government Investing in Quality Nursing Care
January 20
McGuinty Government Invests in Hospital Emergency Departments in Ottawa Area
January 19
Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo
April 19 and 20, 2006 - Toronto, Ontario
January 17
Significant Progress Made, But Work Remains to be Done to Renew Public Health Says Chief Medical Officer of Health
January 17
Building the Foundation of a Strong Public Health System for Ontarians :
2005 Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer of Health to the Ontario Legislative Assembly
January 17
McGuinty Government Reducing Wait Times for MRI Exams in North Simcoe Muskoka
January 16
McGuinty Government Expanding Access to Long-Term Care
January 13
McGuinty Government Improving Cancer Care in Ontario
January 13
McGuinty Government Reducing Wait Times for Hip and Knee Replacements in Cambridge
January 11
The Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act
January 9
McGuinty Government Celebrates Opening of New Cataract Surgery Clinic
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