Health Care Professions - North West
Health care professionals provide either direct health-related services, or work in their support or delivery. Health care professionals work in private practice as well as at health care and other community facilities.

Most health care professions in Ontario are regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

For details about OHIP insured services visit www.health.gov.on.ca.

See also Health Care Facilities.

Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Chiropractors
Dental Hygienists
Dentists
Denturists
Dietitians
Homeopaths
Kinesiologists
Massage Therapists
Medical Doctors (Physicians and Surgeons)
Midwives
Naturopaths
Nurses
Occupational Therapists
Opticians and Optometrists
Pharmacists
Physiotherapists
Psychiatrists
Psychologists and Psychological Associates
Psychotherapists
Respiratory Therapists
Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For the most current information visit the Ministry of Health's Coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Contact your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario at  1-866-797-0000 if you’re experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.

Ministry of Health's online self-assessment tool is available.


COVID-19 Testing Locations

Anyone who needs a test can get one and does not need an OHIP card. Tests are available by appointment only at assessment centres and at pharmacies.



Ontario is taking the next steps in its plan to better integrate the province’s health care system to help end hallway health care

You will continue to have access to the care you need and the health care providers you have built relationships with. Home care continues as before and there are no changes to long-term care home placement.

Patient services and contacts will remain unchanged until further notice.

For more information about how Ontario is improving the health care system, visit ontario.ca/connectedcare or contact Service Ontario Health INFOline at 1-866-532-3161 (TTY 1-800-387-5559).