Torontonians may be eligible for free dental care in Toronto Public Health dental clinics.

Good oral health is important for overall health. Yet, for some, regular dental care may not be affordable. Torontonians may be eligible for free dental care in Toronto Public Health dental clinics. Toronto Public Health (TPH) offers dental services to: Residents can call contact TPH at [email protected] or 416-338-7600, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to confirm eligibility. Service is available in multiple languages. For clients not eligible to be seen at TPH dental clinics, there are other options – please see the attached for additional information about low cost dental clinics and Filling the Gap Dental Outreach.

Visitation Checklist – Cold, Flu and RSV Season

Consider these helpful tips to protect yourself, loved ones, and the community during this cold and flu season. The cold and flu season is a time for holiday celebrations and visitations with family and friends. For visits to homecare, senior living, medical facilities, or any other living arrangements, ensure you take the proper precautions to safeguard our collective health.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year on World Suicide Prevention Day, we pause to reflect on a reality that touches so many lives. Suicide is not just a statistic—it represents individuals, families, friends, and communities impacted by deep pain and loss. It also represents a call to action: to listen, to care, and to connect. At the Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT), we believe that no one should ever feel they have to struggle alone. Across our region, our partners are working every day to bring mental health, addiction, and community supports closer to home. Organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association […]

Toronto Public Health reminds parents and guardians to update student vaccinations for the new school year

As students prepare for school, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is reminding parents, guardians, school staff and students about the importance of staying up to date with vaccinations. Vaccinations help prevent the spread of serious diseases in schools. All students are required to have certain vaccinations as outlined in Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) unless they have a valid exemption. These include vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, pertussis (whooping cough), meningococcal, and for students born in 2010 or later, varicella (chicken pox). During the 2025-2026 school year, TPH will assess and enforce ISPA requirements for public […]

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Watch this space for important and timely information about health resources, primary care updates and our health team partners. Much more coming soon!

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