Public and Community Health

  • What are community health centres?

    Community Health Centres (CHCs) are non-profit organizations that provide primary health care for individuals, families and communities.

  • What is a Community Hub?

    You will find community hubs in most neighbourhoods. They are public spaces that offer multiple community services under one roof.

  • 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.
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  • Newborn Screening Ontario

    This multilingual document provides information on newborn testing. All babies in Ontario are tested for rare disorders in order to reduce the possibility of health problems later in life.

  • What vaccinations does my child need?

    These are the proper vaccinations your children must obtain before attending school in Ontario.

  • Tenant Rights: Bed Bugs

    This article has information about your rights as a tenant in Ontario, if you find bed bugs in your home. From the Government of Ontario. Available in more than 25 languages.
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  • Services for Children Who are Blind or Have Low Vision

    Ontario’s Blind – Low Vision Early Intervention Program is designed to give children who are born blind or with low vision the best possible start in life. Specialized family-centred services are funded by the province and are available for children.