Accessing proper health care for you and your family is an essential part of settling in your new community.

Emergency Services
Call 9-1-1 if you need an ambulance, police or firefighters.

Eyecare
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers eye examinations by a licensed optometrist once every two years.

Finding a Dentist
It is recommended that you visit your Dentist every 6 months.

Finding a Doctor
Family doctors are usually the first people to diagnose and treat most medical problems.

Health Insurance/OHIP
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) pays for services that are medically necessary.

Medication
If your doctor decides that you need medicine, he or she will give you a written prescription.

For more information:
Health Canada Online: www.hc-sc.go.ca
Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Giving: www.paguide.com
Fight BAC!TM: www.canfightbac.org