Increasing the number of new nurses trained in Ontario will mean that the health care needs of Ontario's growing and aging population are met. Under Brian's Law, community-based treatment options will be available across the province. The province has released a brochure to give Ontario residents useful statistics and information about health services in the province. As advertised on t.v., the brochure is available free of charge, and provides an overview of the different components of Ontario's health care system. Run by the Simcoe County District Health Unit, the contest challenges participants to remain smoke-free for the month of March and offers successful participants the chance to win prizes.
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in Ontario.
The fact that the flu shot is free for all Ontario residents this year has not gone unnoticed. In fact, an unprecedented number of people have decided to protect their health by getting the shot. For those who haven't gotten their shot yet this winter, the vaccine is still available. Every Ontario resident who is a candidate for the vaccine is encouraged to get their flu shot and help to protect their health and the health of their families. Flu shots are available through immunization clinics, or from your family physician.