Our Work
Safer, consistent triage across Ontario
When a person arrives at an emergency department, the first clinician they see is a triage nurse who assesses their condition and prioritizes their care based on ...
Oct 8, 2019
Insights & Perspectives
Preventing chronic disease is key to reducing hallway medicine
Michael SherarHallway medicine has become a serious concern in Ontario. Future efforts under the auspices of Ontario Health will aim to create a more person-centred, higher ...
Sep 3, 2019
Our Work
From every angle, communication is key
Natalie M.As a family physician and coroner, Natalie M. regularly sees the physical effects of cancer on the human body. But it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with lobular ...
Jul 16, 2019
Our Partners and the System
Celebrating the human touch
Every day, dedicated individuals who work and volunteer in the healthcare system provide extraordinary and compassionate care to patients and families across ...
Jul 2, 2019
Our Partners and the System
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Celebration and reflection
Alethea KewayoshNational Indigenous Peoples Day is held on June 21 each year and coincides with the first day of summer. It offers a chance for all Canadians to experience and ...
Jun 18, 2019
Our Work
Working together to improve Ontario’s health system
Michael SherarI am pleased to announce the release of three new provincial health system plans for 2019 to 2023: the Ontario Cancer Plan and Ontario Renal Plan. The cancer and ...
Jun 7, 2019
Our Work
A plan to improve access and quality of healthcare
Dr. Jonathan C. IrishAccess to care for key health services is a serious issue in Ontario. Patients, clinicians and other stakeholders are united in their concern that people must have ...
Jun 17, 2019
Insights & Perspectives
Facing the challenges of memory care
AmyEventually life comes full circle, and children often end up taking care of their parents. I knew that day would arrive sometime in the future, but I didn’t expect ...
May 17, 2019
Our Partners and the System
Palliative care when and where it is needed
Dr. Ahmed Jakda and Susan BlackerPeople with advanced illnesses often share the same hopes: To be comfortable and free of pain and other symptoms, close to loved ones and well cared for in their ...
May 6, 2019
Our Work
Nurses improve patient care through system planning
CCO Blog TeamMay 6 to 12 is National Nurses Week, an opportunity to recognize nurses for their many contributions to the well-being of Canadians. To mark the occasion, we ...
Apr 30, 2019
Our Work
How data is transforming healthcare for Ontarians
Jason GarayJason GarayVice-President, Analytics and InformaticsCCOThe way we bank, shop, communicate and perform many other daily activities has changed dramatically in recent ...
Apr 12, 2019
Insights & Perspectives
Challenging conversations about palliative care
Michael SherarTen years ago, a very dear friend of mine passed away from cancer. Her husband was one of the first people I met when I arrived in Canada in 1985 as a graduate ...
Mar 26, 2019
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