Over 900,000 More Ontarians Now Have A Family Doctor
Over 10,000 more people in York Region have doctors thanks to family health teams.
Since 2005, Family Health Teams throughout York Region have been providing better access to care. Today these teams are caring for nearly 47,000 patients. The teams include 37 doctors and 24 other health care professionals such as nurse practitioners, registered nurses and social workers working as a team to provide comprehensive care.
Health care is one of Ontario’s greatest economic advantages. That’s why as part of the Open Ontario Plan, the government will introduce legislation that would improve accountability in our publicly funded health care system while continuing to improve services for patients.
Quick Facts
- Across the province, over 900,000 more people now have access to family doctors, compared to 2003.
- Today, 93 per cent of Ontarians have a family doctor.
- The four operating Family Health Teams in York Region include the Carefirst Family Health Team, Aurora-Newmarket Family Health Team, Markham Family Health Team and Southlake Family Health Team.