Telehealth Ontario
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Older Adult Categories - Niagara	Community Health - Health Info Lines ; COMMUNITY HEALTH (ALL)
Location, Telephone & Internet
Located In Community	Toronto (City of)
Toll Free Phone	1-866-797-0000
TDD Phone	Toll free 1-866-797-0007
Website	www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/telehealth/
Description & Services
Areas Served	Ontario
Description	A free, confidential, 24/7 telephone service answered by Registered Nurses * based on the assessment, the Registered Nurse can either advise self care, recommend a visit to a health practitioner, a clinic or the hospital emergency room or give phone numbers of the nearest community resources    Telehealth Ontario provides confidential advice about any health-related concerns such as symptoms that could require medical attention * Illness or injury * chronic illnesses * nutrition and healthy lifestyles * Teen health and lifestyle issues    A call to Telehealth Ontario does not replace 911 * Health card is not required to access this service * pharmacists are also available to provide information for the public through Telehealth
Hours	Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates	All year
Languages	English ; French ; Interpretive Services - Translation support for 110 languages
Fees	None
Other Details
Established	Feb 2000
Funding	Provincial ; Private
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Service Categories	Medical Information Lines