Health and Safety in Toronto
Find resources and tips for living a healthier lifestyle, preventing injury or preparing for an emergency in Toronto.
Quit Smoking in Toronto
Stories of folks who one day decided to go cold turkey are common, but meeting someone who actually did it is rare. For most, quitting smoking is a process that requires help along the way.
Stories of folks who one day decided to go cold turkey are common, but meeting someone who actually did it is rare. For most, quitting smoking is a process that requires help along the way.
Calling Telehealth Ontario
Telehealth Ontario is a free service provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that allows you to speak to a Registered Nurse any time of the day or night with your health care questions. It's great for when you're not sure if you need to go to a walk-in clinic or make a doctor's appointment, or when you just want some additional information on health topic of concern to you.
Telehealth Ontario is a free service provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that allows you to speak to a Registered Nurse any time of the day or night with your health care questions. It's great for when you're not sure if you need to go to a walk-in clinic or make a doctor's appointment, or when you just want some additional information on health topic of concern to you.
Find a Family Doctor in Toronto
General practitioners who are accepting new patients may seem scarce, but they are definitely out there. Here are some of the steps you can take to find a family physician you can build a long-term relationship with here in Toronto.
General practitioners who are accepting new patients may seem scarce, but they are definitely out there. Here are some of the steps you can take to find a family physician you can build a long-term relationship with here in Toronto.
Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts
When you hear about a food recall issued in Ontario, the fastest way to get all the details is with a visit to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Food Recall Notices.
When you hear about a food recall issued in Ontario, the fastest way to get all the details is with a visit to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Food Recall Notices.
Make Toronto's Air Quality Health Index Part of Your Daily Routine
Environment Canada provides the Air Quality Health Index for Toronto, a rating system to help you decide if today's a good day to be active outside.
Environment Canada provides the Air Quality Health Index for Toronto, a rating system to help you decide if today's a good day to be active outside.
Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health provides information on ongoing situations and current events of interest to the health and welfare of Toronto residents.
Toronto Public Health provides information on ongoing situations and current events of interest to the health and welfare of Toronto residents.
ConnexOntario Health Services Information
Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, ConnexOntario is an information access point for people seeking information on drug and alcohol treatment, help with problem gambling, or mental health services.
Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, ConnexOntario is an information access point for people seeking information on drug and alcohol treatment, help with problem gambling, or mental health services.
Using Toronto's Beach Water Quality Reports
From June to August, the City of Toronto's Public Health Department tests the water quality so you'll know if it's safe to swim at Toronto beaches. Find out how to use this helpful resource before you head out for a day on the beach.
From June to August, the City of Toronto's Public Health Department tests the water quality so you'll know if it's safe to swim at Toronto beaches. Find out how to use this helpful resource before you head out for a day on the beach.