Healthy Living - North West
Good health is a balance of physical, mental, social, spiritual, and intellectual health. This section contains information about local services that help people maintain and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

The health promotion and health education programs offered here encourage people to take a more active role in their health with a focus on prevention, maintenance and improvement.

See also Diseases and Conditions. Many of the services listed in this section provide health promotion and education programs about specific diseases.

See also Environmental and Workplace Health.

Addiction Education and Prevention
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
Cervical Cancer Screening
Child Safety
Community Food Programs
Community Health Centres
Diabetes Education Programs
Dietitian Services
Drug and Health Product Safety
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
First Aid and Safety Courses
Fitness Centres and Programs
Fitness, Recreation, and Social Programs for People with Disabilities
Fitness, Recreation, and Social Programs for Seniors
Food Safety
Foot Care - In-Home
Healthy Aging
Immunization Clinics
Mental Health Promotion
Public Health Promotion
Safety and Injury Prevention
Screening Programs
Self-Management Support Programs
Smoking
Workplace Safety Education and Training

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).