An introduction to HealthyOntario.com
HealthyOntario.com's vision:
Advancing healthcare, and enhancing physical and mental health in all life's stages, through a high quality system that is easily accessible for all Ontarians.
HealthyOntario.com was created to enhance and promote the health and well-being of all Ontarians. The site provides the trusted health information, and advice on healthcare, and was designed to help people connect to current health news, programs and services that encourages healthy living and overall wellness.
HealthyOntario.com provides quick and easy access to a wide range of high quality health information and services available to Ontario residents. Visitors can access health assessment tools, in-depth feature articles by leading healthcare and medical experts, medical information, as well as links to other Ontario and not-for-profit health and wellness websites.
HealthyOntario.com is owned by the Government of Ontario. It is operated by The Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and is supported by an Advisory Group of medical and healthcare experts.
All site content, news and feature articles are reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Michael Evans, HealthyOntario.com's Chief Medical Editor.
HealthyOntario.com has won the following provincial, national and international awards:
Canadian Project Excellence Awards
2004 Winner, Social Impact
Webby Awards
2004 Winner, Government and Law
Medicine on the Net Excellence Awards
2003 Honourable Mention, Best Consumer Portal
World Wide Health Awards
2003 Bronze Award for Government
Silver Leaf Award of Excellence
2003 Excellence in the Communication Tactics - Web Sites
2003 eHealthcare Leadership Award
2003 Ontario Showcase Award of Excellence
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
2003 International Gold Quill: Best Writing
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
2003 National Ovation Award: Electronic and Interactive Communication
Canadian Public Relations Society Inc. (CPRS)
2003 National Award of Excellence: Best Website
Showcase Ontario
2003 Award of Excellence: Serving Ontario's Citizens Better
2003-2004 Golden Web Award
2003 Golden Pill Award
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