Ontario Government Announces $110 Million to Expand Provincial Health Care Services

The Ontario government has announced an investment of $110 million to expand health care services across the province. According to a news release, this funding will support Ontario Health Teams in efforts to improve access to local care, home and community care, primary care, and digital health services.

The government stated that the funding will enable services such as after-hours care, palliative care, mental health and addictions support, cancer screening, and tools to help residents navigate the health care system. The announcement notes that these are intended to serve communities throughout Ontario but does not identify specific towns or health teams in Northeast Ontario.

The government also indicated that the funding is meant to help improve home and virtual care, bolster connections to health specialists, and support the transition from hospital to home for patients. No further details, such as precise allocation of funds or implementation timelines, were included in the news release.

All information in this article is based on the Ontario government’s official announcement.