Ontario Health Insurance A resident of Ontario must have a health card to show that he or she is entitled to health care services paid for by OHIP. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care pays for a wide range of services, however, it does not pay for services that are not medically necessary, such as cosmetic surgery.
Ontario Ministry of Health The ministry is responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, assistive devices, care for the mentally ill, long-term care, home care, community and public health, and health promotion and disease prevention.
Blue Cross Plans, Ontario
Ontario Blue Cross is a member of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans in Canada. Operating in Ontario, we provide residents of our province with quality supplementary health and travel products.
Find a Dentist ! Oral health care is a personalized service that requires a good relationship between the dentist and the patient. Here are some ways to find a dentist in your area.
Find a Doctor ! Health care is a personalized service that requires a good relationship between the doctor and the patient. Here are some ways to find a doctor in your area.
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is a state-of-the-art acute care facility serving the healthcare needs of people living in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.
Thunder Bay District Health Unit The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is a community health resource for the community's well-being and quality of life in the district of Thunder Bay.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Thunder Bay As a community based, non-profit service organization which is both consumer-driven and volunteer directed, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Thunder Bay Branch is dedicated to promoting, maintaining and enhancing the mental wellness of individuals, families and the community.
George Jeffrey Children's Treatment Centre Our family centred organization contributes to a community network of support for children with a disability by providing services which are responsive to their physical and developmental needs.
Independent Living Resource Centre Empowering individuals with a disability to take control of their resources by utilizing information, support, skills and choices available to them.
Children's Centre Thunder Bay Children’s Centre Thunder Bay has a proud and vibrant history of serving the community of Thunder Bay and surrounding area.
St. Joseph's Care Group St. Joseph's Care Group is a Catholic Organization committed to provide compassionate and holistic care and services to the people of Northwestern Ontario.
Wesway Respite Care Wesway provides personalized respite support services.
OTHER HEALTH:
Disabilities
Do you or someone you know have a disability ? Here is a collection of links to helpful and informative web sites.
Health Associations in Canada
Extensive list of Health Related Associations.
Health Canada
Canada Health Act is to ensure that all eligible residents of Canada have reasonable access to medically necessary insured services on a prepaid basis, without direct charges at the point of service.
Health Care in Canada
Health Care is availabe to all Canadians as established by the Federal Government's Canada Health Act. Health Care Insurance plans have basic similarities across the country including coverage of medically necessary hospital services and the services of a physician, however, any further coverage varies from province to province based on additional provincial funding.
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