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About Us |
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Our Mission
The mission of the Health Services Department is to promote, protect and enhance the health and safety of the people of York Region.
About Us
The Health Services Department provides a wide range of health-related programs and services that span the life cycle of York Region residents. This includes direct health care service, health education and promotion, emergency and non-emergency medical response, family and children's health programs, immunization services, environmental health, health protection, community outreach and long-term care programs and services.
The Health Services Department is comprised of six branches:
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides both emergency and non-emergency medical response to York Region residents and visitors through the deployment of up to 24 ambulances, 6 Paramedic Response Vehicles and 2 Supervisor Response Vehicles, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Long Term Care and Seniors Services
Long Term Care and Seniors Services provides a broad range of programs and services that promote the health, well-being and independence of seniors and adults with disabilities, including long term care facility programs, day and outreach programs, and support services for seniors.
Public Health Services
Public Health Services keeps York Region residents healthy through health promotion, health protection and disease prevention. Public Health staff work collaboratively with schools, recreation facilities, health care institutions and all levels of government to build healthy, safe communities.
Health Information and Planning Services
Health Information and Planning Services offers policy and health planning and provides health resource and epidemiology assistance to all branches of the Health Services Department and to other Regional Departments. The Health Connection information line operates out of this branch.
Community Development
Community Development maintains community partnerships and offers promotional and media support to all branches of the department.
Administrative Services
Administrative Services maintains the financial records, reporting and budget preparation, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and administrative support for the Health Services Department.
Health Services Department Senior Management Team
- Joann Simmons - Commissioner of Community Services, Housing and Health Services
- Dr. Karim Kurji - Acting Medical Officer of Health and Director of Public Health Programs
- Brad Meekin - General Manager of Emergency Medical Services
- Shawn Turner - General Manager of Long Term Care and Seniors
- Marilyn Woolhead - Director of Business Services
Our Locations
Health Services Department offices are located in the following locations:
Newmarket - York Region Administrative Centre
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket ON L3Y 6Z1
905-895-4511
Newmarket - The Tannery
465 Davis Drive, Suite 240, Newmarket ON L3Y 2P1
905-895-4511
Newmarket (Dental, Nutrition and Nursing)
22 Prospect Street, Newmarket ON L3Y 3S9
905-895-4512
Markham
4261 Highway #7 East, Suites B6-9, Unionville ON L3R 9W6
905-940-1333
Richmond Hill - South Service Centre
50 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 4N7
905-762-2090
Newmarket Health Centre
194 Eagle Street, Newmarket ON L3Y 1J6
905-895-2381
Maple Health Centre
10424 Keele Street, Maple ON L6A 2L1
905-303-0133
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