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Local voters reject paying private clinics to reduce surgical

WebLocal voters reject paying private clinics to reduce surgical backlogs By Scott Dunn, Owen Sound Times Ontario Health Coalition members at Queen's Park Wednesday, May 31, 2023 dropped off ballots from their referendum on new provincial government funding for private clinics to reduce medical wait times. (Ontario Health Coalition photo) Grey-Bruce voted …

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Nearly 99% of local referendum voters say ‘no’ to private healthcare

WebNearly 99% of local referendum voters say 'no' to private healthcare By Alex Flood, Soo Today 'It's not even a debate about what's in the best interest of the public,' says local spokesperson for Ontario Health Coalition, which organized citizen-run 'referendum' The local and provincial results from the Ontario Health Coalition's citizen-run referendum on …

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Elder Abuse Awareness

WebTelephone : 905-597-7000. Email : [email protected]. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the abuse of older people, also known as elder abuse, is an intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes harm to an adult 60 years and older.

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Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations

WebThe. Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations / La Société des Organisations des CitoyensAînés de l’Ontario (OSSCO©) is a provincial organization and a registered charity. Our tag line “Seniors transforming Ontario through wisdom, insight and experience” expresses our mission and membership.

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Aging: The Future is Here – OSSCO’s 55+ Lifestyle and Learning

WebThe 2023 theme “Aging: The Future is Here” addresses the mindset shift of new generations of people 55+ who aspire for health, independence and purpose.

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Care Watch Ontario – What’s the Story

WebCare Watch Ontario advocates for high quality, affordable, and equitable access to home and community care within any structure the Province adopts. In the July/August 2019 issue of Care Watch Ontario, you can read about the planned Ontario Health Teams - one of the proposed solutions for ending hallway medicine and other problems besetting health …

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Aging: The Future is Here –Ontario’s largest “free” Seniors …

WebNovember 16th, 2023 This year, we focus on Aging: The Future is Here. Our 6 Conference workshop speakers share a broad range of ideas that are relevant and educational. Explore the very best in seniors’ wellness, and find answers to your questions in the Exhibition Hall. Up to 25 exhibitors bring you information and resources important for staying healthy, …

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Maximize Your Health

WebMississauga Halton Self-Management Program (FREE opportunities for individuals to improve their Self-Management skills through workshops) The Self Management Program offers a variety of programs/workshops vailable for adults at no cost who live in the Mississauga, Oakville or Milton (Halton region). These programs and …

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Board of Directors

WebShaukat Rizvi – Board MemberShaukat is a retired international seniors executive with more than 30 years of experience in leading Fortune 500 multi-national organizations like Philips (Holland) and Panasonic (Japan) in the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan, Europe and North America. He is known in the industry as a turnaround expert. …

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OSSCO Educational Program: Master your Health with weCHC (6 …

WebFebruary 1 – March 7, 2024 Thursday Mornings 10:00am-12:30pm In collaboration with Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, this 6-week educational program you will learn about improving your communication with your health care provider. You will learn also learn about how to take control of your health. Join us, take charge and live well!

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Seniors Conference & Information Fair

WebSeniors are the fastest and largest growing demographic in Canada, with the proportion of seniors in Canada expected to double by 2025. Canadians continue to live longer life spans, and Ontario’s Premier Seniors Conference & Information Fair brings together agencies, companies and organizations with over 250 seniors, including their families and …

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Health and health care utilization patterns of visible minority …

WebComing to a new country and facing various challenges such as adjusting to a different culture, language barriers, economic disadvantage, less social support, lack of easy access to transportation, and lack of general and health information may make immigrants, especially senior immigrants belonging to a visible minority group, vulnerable to ill health.

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Collaboration for Protecting Residents’

WebAbout RHRA What we regulate RHRA regulates mostly private, for-profit licensed retirement homes (94%), with models that range from independent living to memory care, from small independent homes to large chains homes and those that are part of campuses of care.

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CITY OF TORONTO CAREGIVER STRATEGY

WebCITY OF TORONTO CAREGIVER STRATEGY Health Care Service Provider Focus Groups Alzheimer Society Toronto (AST) is thrilled to be leading the work on the City of Toronto Caregiver

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FARFO Key Messages For the 2022 Ontario Electoral Campaign

WebFARFO is the voice of Francophone people aged 50 years and has defended their rights since 1978. To contact us: [email protected] FARFO Key Messages

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