Tag: Ontario
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Flu Shots Urged: Protecting Kids, Seniors and Lung Patients
Why flu shots matter this season Ontario has kicked off its flu vaccination program, prioritizing seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients this week. The program expands to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27, with most other provinces and territories expected to begin mid‑October. Health officials say the vaccine is especially…
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Flu Shots in Ontario: Why Kids and Seniors Need Vaccination
Ontario is expanding access to flu shots this week, with seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients among the first to be vaccinated. The vaccine program will open to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27, aligning with public health goals to reduce influenza-related illness and hospitalizations across the province. While the…
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IDD Patients Overrepresented Among Ontario Long-Stay Psychiatric Inpatients
Key finding: IDD overrepresentation in long-stay inpatient care In Ontario, a recent study indicates that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities account for more than one in five patients who have remained in mental health beds for over a year. Using provincial hospital data, researchers found that the IDD group is significantly more likely to…
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IDD Over-Representation in Ontario Long-Stay Psychiatric Beds Revealed in New Study
Toronto, ON, September 29, 2025 — A new study from researchers in Ontario highlights a troubling trend: individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) account for more than one in five patients who have remained in mental health beds for more than a year. The findings, released today, draw attention to ongoing gaps in community…
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New Ontario Study Finds IDD Overrepresentation in Long-Term Psychiatric Inpatients
Summary: IDD Overrepresentation in Ontario’s Long-Term Psychiatric Inpatients Toronto, ON — A newly released study shines a stark light on the mental health system in Ontario. The research finds that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) account for more than one in five patients who have been in mental health beds for over a…
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Doctors Urge Flu Shots for Kids, Seniors and Lung Patients in Ontario
Ontario expands flu vaccination access this week Ontario’s flu vaccination program is expanding this week to seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients, with broader eligibility opening on Oct. 27 to everyone aged six months and older. The phased rollout aims to reduce severe illness and hospitalizations during what health officials expect to be…
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Ontario rolls out flu shots as seniors, workers first
Ontario is urging residents to roll up their sleeves for this season’s flu shot as public health officials brace for a busy fall. The vaccination plan prioritizes the most vulnerable groups this week: seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients will be eligible this week, with everyone else aged six months and older able…
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Doctors Urge Flu Shots for Kids, Seniors, and Lung Conditions in Ontario
Ontario Opens Flu Vaccination to Six Months and Older Ontario health officials announced that seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients will be able to get the flu shot starting this week. The vaccination program expands next week to everyone aged six months and older, with a province‑wide rollout beginning on Oct. 27. The…
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Support Staff Strike Disrupts Ontario’s Public Colleges
Overview of the Strike On Thursday, September 21, over 10,000 support staff across Ontario’s public colleges initiated a strike, leading to significant disruptions in the early weeks of classes. This strike is part of a broader wave of labor disputes affecting Canadian postsecondary institutions, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding working conditions and compensation. Who is Affected?…
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Ontario to Ban Parking Near Child Care Centres After Tragedy
Ontario’s Plan to Enhance Child Care Safety The recent tragic incident in Richmond Hill, Ontario, where a toddler lost their life and several others were injured due to a vehicle driving into a child care centre, has prompted urgent action from the Ford government. The heartbreaking event has raised significant concerns over the safety measures…