Community and Public Health

Low Cost Health Care

• Where can I get health care if I don't have OHIP?

  You still have healthcare options if you don't have Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP) or other healthcare coverage.

• What are community health centres?

  Community Health Centres (CHC) services help people in your community get health care and attend programs regardless of their life situation or financial status.

• Where can I find low-cost health care?

  If you don't have OHIP, you can get free or low-cost health care at a Community Health Centre (CHC).

• What is Public Health?

  Public Health units are responsible for the protection and promotion of health and wellbeing of the general public. Public Health aims to improve the overall health of the population.

• What is the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program?

  The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) offers routine dental services for eligible seniors aged 65 and over.

• What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?

  The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal program that will help cover some of the cost of various oral health care services for eligible residents of Canada.