Do you think you or your family members have developed measles?

☎️ Isolate and call a health care provider or Health811 immediately
🌡️ Let the health care provider know your symptoms
🌎 If you recently travelled, let them know which countries you visited

It’s Canadian #FertilityAwarenessWeek .

On average, 1 in 6 Canadians experience infertility. The Ontario Fertility Program can help those eligible build their families.

Learn more: ontario.ca/page/get-ferti…

Ontario is helping family doctors and other primary care providers spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork.

Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

Vaccines are important to help protect your child from serious illnesses. Help keep them healthy by making sure they get all recommended vaccines on time.

Learn more about Ontario's routine immunization schedule: ontario.ca/page/ontarios-… #NIAW2024

Travelling abroad this summer?

Talk to a #HealthCare provider at least six weeks beforehand about your immunization status and specific vaccines that may be required to ensure a safe and healthy trip for you and your family.

Learn more: travel.gc.ca/travelling/hea… #NIAW2024

Congratulations to the 59 Registered Nurses who have completed Georgian College’s RN prescribing program since expanded scope of practice was announced by our government.

They can now become authorized to prescribe certain medication, making it faster/easier to connect to care.

It’s National Immunization Awareness Week, protect you and your loved ones through vaccination.

Make sure you and your family are up to date on vaccinations, or talk to a health care provider or public health unit to get back on track.

ontario.ca/page/vaccines #NIAW2024

April is #IBSAwarenessMonth .

IBS is the most common gastrointestinal condition, affecting up to 20% of Canadians.

The primary symptoms or 'ABCDs' of IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea.

Learn how to relieve IBS symptoms: badgut.org/information-ce…

📣Good news!

Ontario is investing nearly $6.4 million to connect over 23,000 people to primary care teams in the London, Lambton, and Chatham-Kent areas.

Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

Alessia, an outstanding young caregiver who prioritized being by mother’s side before she passed away from cancer last spring, has no regrets: “I didn’t want to miss a moment with my mom.” Learn more: loom.ly/2lfQy-k #AboveAndBeyond

The month of April is dedicated to raising awareness for #TesticularCancer , the most common form of cancer in men aged 15-35. When caught early, it is also one of the most treatable cancers.

Learn the signs and symptoms:
cancer.ca/en/cancer-info… #TCisNoJoke

In just 2 minutes, you can give hope to Ontarians waiting for a lifesaving transplant.

Here's how: Make sure you’re registered to be an organ donor at beadonor.ca

Trillium Gift of Life Network (Ontario Health)

Ontario is providing over $300,000 each year to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative to support surveillance and diagnostic services for wildlife diseases like avian influenza, including the CWHC hotline for reporting sick or injured wildlife.
Ontario Ministry of Health Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry

DYK? Vaccination is the best way to keep yourself protected from measles.
Visit ontario.ca/page/about-mea… to learn:
✅ how to check if your vaccinations are up to date
🔍 where to get vaccinated if you need a dose, or two

Today is #WorldHemophiliaDay .

DYK strong muscles help protect those with #hemophilia from spontaneous bleeds & joint damage? Regular physical activity builds healthy bones, increases joint stability and reduces the risk of injury. Exercise safely! #WHD2024

The Ontario government is recognizing over 6,637 community leaders with the 2024 Volunteer Service Awards.

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This #NationalVolunteerWeek , we celebrate the tremendous impact of volunteers across Ontario’s #HealthCare system.

Their time, skills and support are vital to the well-being of our communities. Volunteer today: ontario.ca/page/volunteer…

#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters

Who would you trust to make health and personal care decisions on your behalf?

Find resources for these important discussions and create your Advance Care Plan: advancecareplanningontario.ca

#ACPDay2024 #IfNotYouWho