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2004 Archive
December 31
Many Try to Quit Smoking in the New Year
December 29
McGuinty Government Makes Strides To Improve Quality Of Life In Long-Term Care Homes
December 26
Health Care Advice Just A Call Away With Telehealth Ontario
December 24
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Research Grants 2005 : General Templates and Guidelines for all MOHLTC Funded Research
December 23
Health Care Advice Just A Call Away With Telehealth Ontario
December 22
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Botulism Fact Sheet
December 21
Protect Loved Ones and Others from Getting the Flu
December 20
McGuinty Government Launches New Website on the Province's Wait Time Strategy
December 20
Transforming Healthcare :
Ontario Wait Times Strategy
December 20
Information for Health Care Professionals :
A searchable electronic version of the ODB Formulary/CDI is now available online.
December 16
McGuinty Government Provides Greater Independence to Chief Medical Officer Of Health
December 15
Local Health Integration Networks Bulletin No.5
December 15
Introducing the Smoke-Free Ontario Act
- Notes for House Statement by George Smitherman Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
December 15
McGuinty Government Protecting Ontarians' Health with Proposed Smoke-Free Legislation
December 15
Information for Health Care Professionals
Ontario Best Practice Manual : Clostridium difficile
December 14
McGuinty Government Reduces Wait Times for Key Surgeries
December 14
Photo Health Card Security Enhancements
December 14
Ontario to Enhance Security for Driver's Licences and Health Cards
December 13
McGuinty Government and Ontario's Midwives Reach Tentative Agreement
December 10
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefits Formulary - Update E2
Effective December 21, 2004
December 8
McGuinty Government Improving Health Services by Investing in Better Quality Nursing Care
December 6
Information for Health Care Providers :
Malaria in the Dominican Republic
December 6
McGuinty government improving access to healthcare for Ontarians
December 6
Family Health Teams : Bulletin No. 1
December 2
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Quality of Care Information Protection Act, 2004
Information Session : An Overview
Webcast : Michael Orr
November 30
McGuinty Government Offering Better Access to Physician Services
November 30
Interim Report : Ontario's Use of Funding provided by the Federal Hepatitis C Undertaking Agreement
November 30
Changes to OHIP Coverage for Chiropractic Care
November 30
McGuinty Government Releases Report On Health Care System And Health Of Ontarians
November 30
Ontario's Health System Performance Report 2004
November 28
McGuinty government provides better access to physician services for Ontario seniors
November 26
Ontario Government Launches Anti-smoking Campaign for Youth
November 26
College of Family Physicians of Canada
50th Anniversary Conference
- Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
November 26
McGuinty Government Continues to Move Forward with Plan to Improve Health Care
November 25
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Cancer Services
November 25
McGuinty Government Improving Rehabilitation Services
November 24
Ontario Obesity Reaches Epidemic Proportions
November 24
2004 Chief Medical Officer of Health Report
Healthy Weights, Healthy Lives
November 23
McGuinty Government Helping Couples Live Together In Long-Term Care Homes
November 20
Notes for remarks by the Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, news conference on OMA agreement decision, Nov. 20, 2004
November 20
McGuinty government determined to move forward with plan to improve access to health care for Ontario patients
November 18
Local Health Integration Networks:
Bulletin No. 4
November 17
McGuinty Government Provides Better Access to Key Health Services
November 17
To the Ontario Hospital Association
80th Annual Convention
- Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
November 16
McGuinty government takes another step in improving care and standards in long-term care homes
November 16
Public Reporting on Long-Term Care Homes
November 16
Minister Smitherman releases report on construction of new Thunder Bay hospital
November 16
Ministry Report :
Capital Redevelopment Review
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
November 15
Health Technology Recommendation and Review
– Bispectral Index Monitor
November 10
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary / Comparative Drug Index - Update E1, Effective November 16, 2004
November 8
Health Technology Recommendation and Review
Primary Angioplasty for the Treatment of Acute ST-Segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction
November 8
Guidelines and Application to the Ontario Nursing Strategy
Mentorship / Preceptorship Initiative for Home Health Care Providers
November 5
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Revised Contact Information and Screening Questions on the Patient Transfer Authorization Form
November 5
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Time to Act : Pre-Retirement Nurses Incentives Study
November 5
McGuinty Government Improving Front-Line Health Care
November 4
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Drug Programs Bulletin – Fall 2004
November 4
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Updated : Handbook of Limited Use Drug Products
November 3
McGuinty Government Putting Long-Term Care Residents First
November 3
We want to hear from you about long-term care
November 1
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Bill 31: Personal Health Information Protection Act Toolkit for hospitals, doctors and other health care organizations
November 1
Guidelines and Application to the Ontario Nursing Strategy
Mentorship / Preceptorship Initiative for Public Health Units
October 29
McGuinty Government Introducing Changes To Eye Care Services
October 29
NOTICE : The AHSC AFP Project
has moved to a new location :
8th Floor, 101 Bloor Street West
Toronto ON M5S 2Z7
Telephone: (416) 212-1775
Facsimile: (416) 212-1729
October 29
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Influenza Immunization Program : Implementation package
October 26
McGuinty Government Protecting Personal Health Information
Brochure : Your Guide to the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004
October 26
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Health Information Protection Act, 2004
Information Session
October 26
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
OHIP Bulletin : Malpractice Coverage Reimbursement - 2005 Coverage Year
October 22
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
OHIP Bulletin : Changes to Eye Care Services for Patients Aged 20 to 64 Years
October 22
Regulations Under the Health Information Protection Act, 2004
October 22
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Notice : Letter to providers of influenza vaccine regarding the impact of US vaccine shortage on the Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP)
October 21
Chief Medical Officer of Health takes action to protect health of Muskoka-Parry Sound residents
October 21
Assessors Report
on the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit
Pursuant to Section 82(3)
Health Protection and Promotion Act
October 20
Local Health Integration Networks :
Bulletin No. 2
October 20
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Notice : Important Information for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class
October 19
McGuinty Government Protecting Ontarians This Flu Season
October 19
Campaign Kick-Off for Ontario's Universal
Influenza Immunization Program 2004-2005
- Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
October 19
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
A Guide to the Control of Respiratory Infection Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Homes
October 15
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Instructions for Application for Minister's Order Under S. 3(8) of The Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004
October 14
McGuinty Government Moves to Enhance Independence of Chief Medical Officer of Health
October 14
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Academic Health Science Centres
Alternative Funding Plans
AHSC AFP : Update : Vol. 6
October 12
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary / Comparative Drug Index - Update E, Effective November 4, 2004
October 7
McGuinty Government Improving Care at Long-Term Care Homes
October 6
Influenza Immunization Program 2004-2005
Information for the public
Information for health care professionals
October 6
McGuinty Government Moves Forward On Building A True Health Care System For Patients
October 6
Local Health Integration Networks :
Building a True System
October 4
For Health Care Professionals :
Notice of Proposed Regulation
Part I - Ontario Health Quality Council
October 4
McGuinty Government Ensuring High Quality Home Care Services
October 1
McGuinty government announces hepatitis C prevention and treatment action plan
October 1
For Health Care Professionals :
Electronic Data Transfer (EDT) Service
File Compression for Remittance Advice Claim Reports
September 30
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
2004-2005 Accessibility Plan
September 28
Important Health Notice for Health Care Professionals :
Update on Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Asia and Surveillance Recommendations
September 24
Good Nursing, Good Health : The Return on Our Investment - Progress Report
September 23
McGuinty Government Strengthens Prohibition of Two-tier Medicine
September 17
For Health Care Professionals :
The new Research Unit section provides information on research programs, priorities, competitions and grant applications.
September 15
Have fun, be aware during fall fair season, Chief Medical Officer advises
September 15
For Health Care Professionals :
Electronic Data Transfer (EDT) Service : User Manual
September 15
Improving Aboriginal Health: First Ministers' and Aboriginal Leaders' Meeting
September 10
Ontario issues warning against Morra Cheese products
September 10
McGuinty government improves condition of Ontario's hospitals
September 9
McGuinty government transforming health care to better meet patient needs
Transcript of the speech by Minister of Health and Long-Term Care George Smitherman [PDF]
September 7
Operational Review of the Ottawa Community Care Access Centre (OCCAC) [PDF]
September 7
For Health Care Professionals :
Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary / Comparative Drug Index
Edition 38, Update D2- Effective September 14, 2004.
September 3
McGuinty Government Announces New Chair of Ottawa Community Care Access Centre
September 2
NOTICE : The Ministry of Health Long-Term Care Redevelopment Project has moved to a new location :
101 Bloor Street West, 11th Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 2Z7
Tel: 416-326-6882
August 31
Physician Information Technology Program
August 31
McGuinty government's free childhood immunization program begins second phase
New Immunization Information for Health Care Professionals
August 26
McGuinty Government Gives Long-Term Care Residents and Their Families Greater Say in Decisions
August 24
International Medical Graduates Program Updates
August 23
Important Health Notice for Health Care Professionals :
Update on Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Asia and Surveillance Recommendations
August 18
Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 :
An Overview for Health Information Custodians
August 17
Health Technology Scientific Literature and Policy Review :
Radio Frequency Ablation for Primary Liver Cancer
August 17
Health Technology Scientific Literature and Policy Review :
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
August 13
The Oakville Office will be Resuming Normal Business Hours Effective Monday, August 16, 2004
August 13
McGuinty Government Increases Access to Midwifery
August 11
Videos with Tips for Campers and Gardeners on Fighting Mosquitoes
August 9
Minister Smitherman Accepts Report on Handling of Human Tissue in Hospitals
August 9
Report of Fact-Finder Tom Closson for Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
Investigation on Handling of Human Tissue at
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
August 9
McGuinty Government Investment in Telemedicine Brings Health Care to Northern Ontarians
August 7
McGuinty Government Invests in Life-saving Dialysis Treatment in James Bay Area
August 6
First Ontario Human Case of West Nile Virus this Year
August 3
Health Information Protection Act, 2004 for Health Care Providers
July 30
New Brampton Hospital Project Moves Forward
July 30
Ontario Government Urges More Protective Measures Against West Nile
July 29
OHIP Bulletin 4411 : New Provincial Identifier Code for Billing of Medical Claims for Services Provided to Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador
July 28
The Ministry Office Located in Oakville will be Temporarily Closed Effective August 3, 2004 for Renovations
July 26
Hospital Allocations Announcement
St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto
- Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
July 26
Report of the Meat Regulatory and Inspection Review
(Ministry of the Attorney General)
July 26
McGuinty Government Invests in Hospitals as Part of Plan to Strengthen Community Health Care
July 26
Fact Sheet - McGuinty government invests in quality hospital care
July 26
Backgrounder - New Hospital Funding Method
July 23
Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance
July 22
Re-entry Training Positions for Canadian Physicians
July 16
Factsheet : Smog and Health
July 16
Chief Medical Officer of Health Initiates Steps to Ensure High Standards at the Muskoka-Parry Sound Board of Health
July 15
McGuinty Government Provides Funding to Webequie
July 15
Health Update : Enhancing Care in the Community
July 15
Information for Health Care Providers :
Nursing Secretariat
July 13
Information for Health Care Providers :
Prenatal HIV Screening Program
July 12
Information for Health Care Providers :
The Medical Advisory Secretariat
July 9
McGuinty Government Commits to Hepatitis C Federal Funding
July 9
Health Update : Strengthening Home Care Services
July 9
Water Safety : What you should know
July 8
Minister Smitherman to attend 15th International AIDS Conference
July 6
McGuinty Government Helps More Ontarians Live Independently
July 6
McGuinty Government Provides Small Communities with Better Access to Doctors
July 5
Information For Health Care Providers: Expansion of the Publicly-Funded Immunization Program
July 5
McGuinty Government Makes a Record Investment in Home Care Services
July 3
Health Information Protection Act, 2004
Notice of Proposed Regulations
July 2
McGuinty Government's Free Childhood Immunization Program begins with pneumococcal vaccination
June 25
McGuinty government improves supportive services for people with HIV/AIDS and frail seniors
June 24
Legislation to halt Medical Review Committee passes unanimously
June 24
McGuinty government increases access to mental health and addictions care
June 23
McGuinty government increases access to physicians
June 22
Operation Health Protection
- Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
June 22
McGuinty Government Launches 'Operation Health Protection'
June 22
Operation Health Protection
An Action Plan to Prevent Threats to our Health and to Promote a Healthy Ontario
June 21
Ontario government introduces legislation to temporarily halt Medical Review Committee
June 18
McGuinty Government Delivers on Strengthening Medicare
June 16
West Nile virus Preparedness and Prevention Plan 2004
June 14
McGuinty Government Boosts Community Mental Health Funding
June 11
Health Minister names Dr. Keon Special Advisor on Pediatric Cardiac Units at CHEO and Sick Kids Hospital
 AUDIO: Premier's Comments on the Appointment of Senator Dr. Wilbert Keon as Special Advisor
June 11
The 2004 Health Professionals Recruitment Tour
June 10
McGuinty Government Introduces New Free Child Vaccinations
June 9
McGuinty Government Announces Start of Free Child Vaccination Program
June 3
McGuinty government announces plan to hire nursing grads
May 31
Ontario Health Pandemic Influenza Plan
May 31
Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Medical Audit Practice in Ontario
May 28
New provincial commitment to public health a positive change
May 23
Ontario Government working to improve patient safety
May 23
Ontarians asked to protect themselves against West Nile Virus
May 21
Health Minister initiates investigation on handling of human tissue
May 19
Plan for Change takes Ontario from "Bottom to top" in free vaccinations for children
May 13
McGuinty government helping Ontarians protect themselves against West Nile virus
May 12
HealthyOntario.com
Best Government Website in the World
May 11
McGuinty government launches comprehensive strategy to protect seniors in long-term care
May 11
Commitment to Care :
A Plan for Long-Term Care in Ontario
May 10
Health minister kicks off nursing week with webcast to nurses | View webcast
May 6
Ontario Government Health Information Web Portal in Running for Best in the World
May 5
Ontario Tobacco Control Conference
- Remarks by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
May 3
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Mental Health Services
April 27
HealthyOntario.com nominated for international Internet award
April 26
McGuinty Government Improves Access to Cardiac Services
April 24
McGuinty Government Improves Access to Physician-pharmacist Teams
April 23
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Important Health Notice : New SARS Cases in China
April 23
Ontario Government Improves Access to Family Health Care
April 22
McGuinty Government Invests in Nursing
April 21
Ontario Government Commits to Action Plan on Public Health
April 21
For the Public's Health : A Plan of Action
Final Report of the Ontario Expert Panel on SARS and Infectious Disease Control
April 20
Ontario government commits to action on Justice Campbell's SARS report
April 20
The SARS Commission Interim Report :
SARS and Public Health in Ontario
April 15
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Directive to all Ontario Health Care Facilities/Settings for High-Risk Aerosol-Generating Procedures under Outbreak Conditions
April 15
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Standard for all Ontario Health Care Facilities/Settings for High-Risk Respiratory Procedures under Non-Outbreak Conditions
April 15
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Patient Transfer Authorization Form - Non-Outbreak
April 15
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT) - Criteria for Deployment
April 8
Presentation to the Empire Club :
Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
April 8
Update on H7 Avian Influenza Virus in British Columbia
April 8
McGuinty government reverses previous government decision to close Judson Street Ambulance Supply Centre
April 7
Ontario government announces review of medical audit system
April 6
McGuinty government wants new national public health agency hub in Ontario
April 5
Summer Experience Program 2004
March 29
Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act, 2004
Bill 8 : Second Reading
Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
March 26
Letter from the Deputy Minister to Healthcare Providers Regarding SARS Anniversary
March 26
McGuinty Government Improves Access to Nutrition Services
March 19
McGuinty Government Invests in Better Health Care for Seniors
March 18
McGuinty Government Improves Access to Physician-Pharmacist Teams
March 17
Health Research Personnel Development Fund :
Open Provincial Competition : 2004 Career Scientist Awards
March 17
McGuinty Government Expands Stroke Care in Ontario
March 16
McGuinty Government Improving Access to Front-line Health Care
March 11
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
2003-2004 Accessibility Plan
March 11
Preventing Respiratory Illnesses
In Community Settings - Guidelines for Infection Control and Surveillance for Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI) in Community Settings in Non-Outbreak Conditions
March 11
Preventing Respiratory Illnesses
Protecting Residents and Staff in Non-Acute Care Institutions - Infection Control and Surveillance Standards for Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI) in Non-Outbreak Conditions
March 11
Memorandum to Chief Executive Officers, Non-Acute Care Facilities Community-Based Health Care Providers regarding Infection Control and Surveillance Standards and Guidelines for Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI) in Non-Outbreak Conditions
March 11
Final Report of the Infection Control and Surveillance Standards Task Force : Community Health Providers - Preventing Respiratory Illnesses In Community Settings in Non-Outbreak Conditions
March 11
Final Report of the Infection Control Standards Task Force: Non-Acute Institutional Settings - Recommended Infection Control and Surveillance Standards for Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI) in Non-Outbreak Conditions
March 9
McGuinty Government Moves Forward on Medicare Legislation
March 1
Improving Patient Safety a Real Positive Change
February 24
Transforming Health Care in Ontario :
Speaking Notes Presented by George Smitherman
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
February 24
McGuinty Government's Health Care Plan Delivers Real Change
February 23
Improved access and positive healthcare change coming to Hamilton
February 23
2002-2003 Report Card for the Ontario Drug Benefit Program [PDF]
February 20
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Important Health Notice :Update on H7 Avian Influenza Virus in British Columbia
February 16
McGuinty government committed to the Future of Medicare Act
February 16
Remarks to the Standing Committee For Commencement of Bill Eight Hearings by Minister Smitherman
February 13
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Important Health Notice : Update on Avian Flu
February 10
Ontario Air Ambulance earns top international award for new emergency response technology
February 10
McGuinty government invests in nurses' health and safety
February 6
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Important Health Notice : Update on Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care Response to Avian Influenza in Asia
February 5
Report on the Integration of Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners into the Province of Ontario
January 30
McGuinty government moves forward with commitment to nurse practitioners
January 30
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Important Health Notice : Update on Avian Influenza in Asia and
Sporadic cases of SARS in China
January 26
Presentation to Standing Committee Hearings by Minister Smitherman, January 26, 2004
January 26
Patients satisfied with Ontario hospitals
January 23
McGuinty government unveils Canada's first Emergency Medical Assistance Team
January 22
McGuinty government improves long-term care system
January 21
McGuinty government asks Ontarians to kick the habit
January 21
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Changes to Infection Control and Surveillance Standards for Febrile Respiratory Illness (FRI) in Non-Outbreak Conditions in Acute Care Hospitals
January 21
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Updated Febrile Respiratory Illness Screener
January 19
McGuinty government announces Dr. Sheela Basrur as Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario
January 16
Information for Health Care Professionals on Avian Influenza Situation
January 16
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Important Health Notice : Update on Avian Influenza situation
January 13
Hospital Infection Control Audit
January 2004
January 13
Infection control better as a result of hospital audits
January 9
Webcast Archive : Infection Control and Surveillance Standards for Febrile Respiratory Illness in Non-Outbreak Conditions in Acute Care Hospitals
January 8
Memo from the Deputy Minister to CEOs of Acute Care Hospitals regarding Infection Control and Surveillance Standards for Febrile Respiratory Illness in Non-Outbreak Conditions
January 7
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Important Health Notice : Update on Global SARS Situation
January 6
Information for Health Care Professionals :
Infection Control and Surveillance Standards for Febrile Respiratory Illness in Non-Outbreak Conditions in Acute Care Hospitals
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