The province is hunting for the first patient ombudsperson since Health Minister Christine Elliott left the role two years ago. ...
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AG report 2019: Opioid deaths rising, patient safety at risk in hospitals and long-term care homes
Overdose deaths, opioid-related ER visits and wait times for treatment programs are all on the rise despite increased government spending, Lysyk found. ...
Bill 138 could lead to more health privatization, OCHU says
Health Minister Christine Elliott's office called the OCHU's comments "misinformation," saying the changes will not lead to increased privatization. ...
Allowing employers to require sick notes and scrapping paid sick days leads to more sick people, medical professionals and studies say
Health workers say more people will go to work sick instead of going through the hassle of getting a sick note — potentially infecting their coworkers. ...
Province invests in virtual medical visits to lighten load of overcrowded hospitals
The announcement follows the layoff of nine executives as part of the consolidation of Local Health Integration Networks into Ontario Health. ...
Head of OMA concerned about ‘fair process’ as government cracks down on doctor OHIP billing
OMA President Dr. Sohail Gandhi said he supports transparency in doctors' billing, but that the government's plan is "extreme." ...
Ontario Nurses’ Association calls on federal leaders to implement national anti-violence strategy
The message is part of the ONA's "Nurses Vote" election campaign, which also calls for universal pharmacare and national standards for long-term care. ...
Stakeholders looking for more patient engagement, community services from province’s new mental health strategy
The government's new mental health and addictions strategy will hopefully release sometime this fall, Michael Tibollo said. ...
Ministry of Health vows to begin hiring permanent patient health-care advisory council soon
Former PFAC member David Fasano said the government hasn't adequately planned for succession, ignoring a plan from its initial members. ...
Parents say children ‘coughing up blood’ due to vaping: Christine Elliott
Elliott said she is treating vaping a "priority matter" and that she is "not going to sit around and look at statistics for months and months on end.” ...
Ministry of Health to begin search for patient ombudsman 19 months after current health minister left the position
The office's executive director, Craig Thompson, told QP Briefing he had no idea the government would be starting the search soon. ...
Only 15 per cent of Ontario hospitals in ‘good’ condition, Christine Elliott says
The rating is based on the province's Facility Condition Assessment Program. About 65 per cent of Ontario hospitals are in "poor" or "replace" condition. ...
‘Groundhog Day’: More than 100 Toronto doctors sign letter urging province to reverse new public health cuts
Board of Health Chair Joe Cressy said the cuts will cost Toronto $14 million per year, and $4.3 million in the first year despite mitigation measures. ...
AMO 2019: Municipalities ‘very receptive’ to greater naloxone access, presenters say
Asked whether he got any pushback to naloxone from municipalities, Adapt Pharma general manager David Renwick said there was “absolutely none” ...
New report details effects of climate change on children’s health as environment remains top of mind for voters
The campaign asks Ontarians to take a pledge to stay informed about climate change, share and support action against it. ...
NDP urges Ontario not to cut wage boost programs for some caregivers
Horwath called for another phase of the public inquiry into long-term care in Ontario spurred by health-care serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer. ...
Public inquiry into killer nurse Wettlaufer says government must boost long-term care funding to prevent more murders
Report author Justice Eileen Gillese said the killings would not have been discovered had Elizabeth Wettlaufer not confessed. ...
NDP proposes opt-out organ donation system to increase donor rates
Researchers have found that the "default view" of a given country has a strong impact on number of people who sign up to be organ donors. ...
Elliott promises ad blitz to promote vaccinations, combat myths ahead of ‘difficult’ flu season
Anti-vaccination misinformation "still is a problem," Health Minister Christine Elliott said. The province and Toronto Public Health say they'll fight back. ...
‘It may take a little bit longer’: Elliott walks back Ford promise to end hallway health-care in a year
Elliott said she and Ford have spoken about his comments. She did not answer when asked twice whether he told her in advance about the promise. ...
Ford promises to end hallway health-care in a year, though critics say his government will cause it to ‘worsen over time’
A spokesperson for Health Minister Christine Elliott did not say whether the one-year promise was previously discussed with the minister. ...
‘Funding must be restored’: Former health ministers from all three major parties demand Elliott reverse public health cuts
"If the government wants to end hallway medicine, as you have pledged, one of the best ways to do that is to actually invest more, not less, in public health," their open letter reads. ...
Government’s ‘appropriateness’ proposals in OMA negotiations spark fear of health-care cuts
A six-month-old government proposal concerning colonoscopies sparked concern and outrage this week. ...
Rising health-care costs make promise to balance budget without tax increases a ‘significant challenge,’ watchdog warns
The FAO also looked at the fiscal impact of the new physician services agreement. ...
Hospital association proposes major home-care shake up in pre-budget consultations
The Ontario Hospital Association is recommending the province take Local Health Integration Networks out of the equation in arranging home care. ...
Ontario to produce enough of a key medical isotope to supply all of North America
The partnership between OPG and BWXT represents the first large-scale commercial production of molybdenum-99. ...
Ford touts Tory health-care plan at semi-private health clinic
The PCs say Ford is committed to Ontario's public health care. ...
NDP announces public funding for take-home cancer drugs
The cancer-drug promise is separate from the NDP's pharmacare plan, which would cover the cost of some essential medications, starting with 125 common drugs. ...
Cabinet minister accuses Doug Ford of ‘lying’ about his past comments on autistic youth
Children and Youth Services Minister Michael Coteau drew comparisons between Ford and U.S. President Donald Trump. ...
Sponsored Content: Alzheimer Society calls for continued commitment to dementia strategy funding in 2018 budget
It is vital that continued commitment to dementia strategy funding be included in the 2018 provincial budget and that this investment continues to be supported by all elected representatives in the House and through our ...
Preschoolers to get free child care, premier announces
The government's $2.2-billion, three-year plan will likely be a cornerstone in the Liberal budget, as opposition lawmakers warn the "Oprah"-esque move comes too late. ...
Province announces up to $2.4 billion for new care centre at SickKids Hospital
The cash for a pair of new buildings at the Toronto hospital comes amid an outcry over hospital overcrowding and dated facilities. ...
Wynne announces OHIP+ expansion for seniors in pre-election promise
Ontarians 65 and over would no longer have to pay deductibles. ...
Dental health groups welcome NDP’s ‘Ontario Benefits’ plan, say important details still to be determined
Meanwhile, both the Liberals and the PCs have signalled they might promise some kind of dental care, but haven't nailed down the details. ...
Liberals, NDP spar over health-care horror stories
The health minister hit back Thursday, accusing the NDP of "putting politics over patients." ...
Premier declines to comment on PCs, but suggests questions to ask them
Kathleen Wynne also defended Liberal candidate Deanna Sgro. ...
Steve Paikin faces sexual harassment allegation from ex-mayoral candidate
The accusation concerns a comment the broadcaster allegedly made over lunch with Sarah Thomson in 2010. ...
Doctors heading to arbitration with Ontario government in fee negotiations
The province and the OMA have set May dates for binding arbitration. ...
Cold snap sends a chill through Queen’s Park over response to Toronto shelter crisis
NDP leader calls out "silent" premier's frozen tongue; ministers to meet with mayor soon, government says. ...
Liberal government unveils Ontario Fair Auto Insurance Plan
The government plans to rein in physician and lawyer costs in the auto insurance system. ...
PCs tout mental health plan, criticize Health Minister’s response
Eric Hoskins compared the People's Guarantee to a failed 1893 bank of the same name. ...
Municipalities to decide how close pot shops can be to schools
Finance minister says location rules will vary by city, but province needs bigger slice of federal tax pie for pot launch. ...
Liberals go on defensive on abortion clinic buffer zones
The Progressive Conservatives and New Democratics say the government is playing politics with women's safety. ...
Paramedics raise alarm on bill to put EMS workers on fire trucks
Emergency medical workers say firefighters cost more and don't have the experience to handle on-the-spot decisions. ...
Horwath says health minister needs to “man up” on hospital overcrowding
Internal docs reveal a dozen Toronto-area hospitals are over "safe" capacity. ...
Bill to ban pill presses passes second reading as opioid debate gets political
Tory MPP criticizes health minister for having called his bill "over-simplistic." ...
Ontario launches new online health care wait times tool
Ontario is offering more health-care information online. ...
Judge appointed to investigate Wettlaufer nursing home murders, report due in 2019
Justice Eileen Gillese was one of three Ontario Court of Appeal judges who ruled in landmark 2003 decision that legalized same-sex marriage in Ontario. ...
Heard: Public education campaign needed for legal pot, health minister says
Physicians have warned that marijuana use can be harmful to young people's developing brains. ...
Head of OMA defends group after resignations and accusation of a ‘toxic climate’
Dr. Shawn Whatley says he welcomes diverse viewpoints after leaders of OMA's two biggest districts quit in protest over alleged "bullying and intimidation." ...
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