Ambulance services will use their funds to replace such equipment as defibrillators, vehicles, and radios. The Protection of Health Information Members of the public have a right to request information from the government, but at the same time the government has an obligation to protect certain types of information, for example personal information. For you as a journalist, this means that there is some information you will not be able to get directly from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, so that personal health information stays protected. To find out more about the rules and processes for requesting information, visit the Media Room's Hot Topics page. The Ontario government's public health programs are about healthy living everyday, rather than treating illness after it has struck.
Formal healthcare is important, but it is only one part of enjoying good health.
Public health recognizes this and focuses on lifestyles and living environments that encourage good health. There are 37 regional Public Health Units in Ontario. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has lists of the Public Health Units and contact information so that you can find out about their programs. This synopsis is free to use in your publication. For further current health news and information, visit our MediaRoom main page .