Health

Table of Contents

• OHIP / Health Insurance
• York Region Health Services
• Finding a Doctor / Dentist / Optometrist
• Emergency Services

OHIP / Health Insurance

OHIP pays for services that are medically necessary. It does not cover all of your medical expenses and you may require additional private insurance.

Website: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/

• Who is eligible to apply?
• Applications and Forms
• OHIP Offices
• What types of health care services are covered by OHIP?
• OHIP Coverage Waiting Period
• Private Health Insurance for New Immigrants
• OHIP Coverage for Children
• Do I need to renew my Health Card?
• Short Absences from Ontario
• Long Absences from Ontario

York Region Health Services

Website: http://www.york.ca/

• Health Services
• Health Connection
  A free and confidential health information/education telephone service provided by York Region Public Health nurses, Public Health dietitians and Public Health inspectors.
• Community Care Access Centre of York Region
• Markham Stouffville Hospital

Finding a Doctor / Dentist / Optometrist

• Doctor
  • How do I find a family doctor?
  • "Find a Doctor"service in your area
  • I don't have a family doctor
  • TeleHealth Ontario
    A free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse.
  • Caring for Kids
• Dentist
  • "Find a Dentist" service in your area
  • Dental Plans
• Optometrist
  • How can I find eye care services?
  • What is an optometrist?
  • Good Vision

Emergency Services

• 9-1-1 : Emergency Services
• Local Hospitals
• Find Help Close to Home - York Region