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Expanding Culturally Appropriate Long-Term Care Across Ontario
Ontario is taking a meaningful step toward more inclusive long-term care by expanding access to culturally appropriate placements across the province. The Government of Ontario ...
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Protecting Seniors During Respiratory Illness Season
Ontario seniors and their families are encouraged to stay up to date with free flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines available now at pharmacies, public health units, and health-care ...
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Patient Ombudsman Releases 2024/2025 Annual Report
Patient Ombudsman has released its 2024/25 Annual Report, providing an overview of the growing concerns raised by patients, caregivers, and families across Ontario’s health ...
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Ontario Launches 2026 Budget Consultations
The Ontario government has officially opened public consultations for the 2026 Budget. Ontarians can contribute feedback through in-person sessions, written submissions, or an ...
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Expanding Skin and Wound Care Treatment in Long-Term Care
The Ontario government has announced a $3.74 million investment to expand skin and wound care training for 1,100 long-term care staff across the province. This initiative aims to ...
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Hamilton’s Macassa Lodge Home Expansion
Construction has begun on a new wing at Macassa Lodge, adding 20 new beds and 44 upgraded beds to the long-term care community. The expansion is designed around two “resident home ...
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