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Organization: Toronto Public Health

Description of Services: Promote the health of Toronto residents through the delivery of health services and programs and the development and implementation of public policy and practices
  • immunization and screening for communicable diseases
  • health education programs
  • family and child health
  • dental health
  • sexual health
  • injury prevention
  • environmental health
  • physical activity
  • public health standards enforcement
  • research and population-based health research
  • air quality health index
  • beaches water quality
  • extreme heat/cold alerts
  • food handler certification program
  • health status reports
  • home visiting program for pregnant women and parents of children birth-3 years
  • smoking cessation * support to help quit smoking
 
Breastfeeding Support Counseling for breastfeeding mothers * phone calls or home visits * breast pump rentals * discussion of the effects of foods and medications on breast milk
 
Dental & Oral Health Services Free dental clinics for eligible children and youth (ages birth-17 years), adults enrolled in selected programs, and older adults 65 years and older * low cost dental clinic referral for those not eligible for free services
 
Diabetes Prevention Community programs that focus on promoting healthy lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes * programs focus on diabetes risk assessment, food skills and nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation and stress management

Services and Programs:

Fees: Varies per program
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Varies depending on service
Application: Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Toronto and area

Phone Numbers: 416-338-7600
Teletype: 416-392-0658
After Hours: Toronto: 3-1-1 (daily 24 hours)
Outside City Limits: 416-392-2489 (daily 24 hours)
Fax: 416-392-0713
Email: publichealth@toronto.ca
Website: www.toronto.ca/health
Address: 277 Victoria St, 5th Fl
Toronto, ON
M5B 1W2
Intersection: Yonge St and Dundas St E
Location: Toronto (Church-Yonge Corridor)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Dr Eileen de Villa - Medical Officer of Health

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 9/17/2024

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