Public and Community Health

  • How can I donate blood?

    Blood and blood products are essential for everyday medical care. Blood products collected through voluntary donations are often used for major operations, certain medical procedures, cancer treatments and the management of certain illnesses.

  • What are community health centres?

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

  • COVID-19 Resources & Information

    You may have lots of concerns and questions about COVID-19 and its variants of concern. We have collected some trusted resources to help you find a reliable answer.
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  • I have been exposed to COVID-19. How do I quarantine or isolate at home?

    People with COVID-19 do not always recognize their early symptoms. Even if you do not have symptoms now, it is possible to transmit COVID-19 before you start showing symptoms or without ever developing symptoms.

  • Ontario Begins COVID-19 Vaccination Program

    The Ontario government has developed a three-phase plan to receive, store, and administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Ontario residents as soon as they are received.

  • 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.
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  • 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.

  • How do I register as an organ and tissue donor?

    You must register your consent with the Government of Ontario even if you have already signed a donor card. Your choice to be a donor allows you to save up to eight lives and help up to 75 others, even after your death.

  • 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.

  • Why should I wear a mask or face covering?

    The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 is by staying home and avoiding close contact with others outside of your household. When you do go out, you must use a face covering in public indoor spaces and whenever physical distancing is a challenge.

  • Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19

    The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus with prevention measures. This article contains information from Toronto Public Heath.
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