Together, We Are York Region Public Health
York Region Public Health is one of Ontario’s 34 local public health units and the third largest health unit in the province. We are also one of the healthiest!
York Region Public Health promotes and protects community health through a combination of programs, services and healthy public policies. Public Health works to prevent illness and keep residents from getting sick or injured.
Programs and services reflect the principles of customer focus, collaboration, accessibility, diversity, inclusion and health equity.
WE ARE growing families
We help you:
- Have healthy pregnancies, babies and children
- Build strong emotional connections with your family
- Stay active and safe outdoors
- Protect against preventable infectious diseases
- Eat nutritious food
WE ARE thriving children
We help you:
- Have healthy smiles
- Ensure smoke and vape-free spaces or live in a smoke-free home
- Stay active and safe
- Receive publicly funded vaccines for free
- Enjoy safe child care centres and schools
- Learn about resiliency, mental and physical well-being
WE ARE healthy relationships
We help you:
- Get pregnancy tests, sexual health exams and treatment at no cost
- Recognize signs of a healthy relationship
WE ARE living life to the fullest
York Region is preparing for a significant increase in the population of seniors. We want to help you stay healthier, longer.
We:
- Support healthy aging
- Provide dental services for vulnerable seniors
- Support and promote a Healthy Built Environment
WE ARE protecting and promoting health
We:
- Prevent infections and manage outbreaks
- Take action to prevent harms caused by opioids and other drugs
- Support access to naloxone, safer harm reduction supplies and services
- Maintain up to date immunization information for schools and licensed child care centres
- Ensure schools and licensed child care centres have immunization information
- Protect your food, water and environment
- Prepare for the impacts of climate change
- Ensure smoke and vape-free spaces
- Inspect restaurants, child care centres, beauty salons, tattoo studios, pools, beaches and more
- Collect, monitor, and respond to data to promote community health
WE ARE community
We:
- Work with all sectors: schools, hospitals, workplaces and businesses
- Use research and data to keep you healthy and safe
- Encourage community action and development
- Advocate for healthy policies and practices
For a full list of York Region Public Health programs and services, please visit york.ca/health
Looking for advice? Contact us.
Health Connection
York Region Public Health professionals offer confidential information and advice on public health-related topics, resources, services and other community programs, including pregnancy, parenting, family health, infectious disease, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, health protection and dental health.
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1-800-361-5653
TTY 1-866-512-6228
[email protected]
[email protected]
@email
York.ca/NurseChat
AccessYork
York Region’s Access York contact centre provides information and referrals about physical activity, healthy schools, injury prevention, substance use and healthy aging, as well as application services for York Region programs and services.
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1-877-464-9675
TTY 1-866-512-6228
[email protected]
