THE FUTURE OF

HEALTH CARE IS LOCAL

WE EXPLORE THE
NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE
COMMUNITIES 2.6 million people
Over 140 languages
Rapidly growing urban
Aboriginal population
Toronto Central LHIN serves 26% living in poverty Largest community of lesbian,
41% immigrants gay, bisexual and transgender
1.2 million people in Canada's
5,000 homeless people in Canada
largest urban centre. 59,000 Francophones More than 200 distinct
ethnicities

WE WORK TO ENSURE THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE

COMMUNITIES ARE PRIORITIZED TO ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH.

WE PLAN, FUND
AND COORDINATE
services delivered by a large number of providers, including:

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HOSPITALS COMMUNITY SUPPORT LONG-TERM
SERVICE AGENCIES CARE HOMES

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COMMUNITY CARE
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COMMUNITY
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COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
ACCESS CENTRE HEALTH CENTRES AND ADDICTIONS AGENCIES

WE PARTNER SOCIAL
CONNECTIONS
with many organizations that may not be
considered part of the health care system,
but nonetheless have a significant impact ADEQUATE STABLE
HOUSING
on a persons health and well-being. INCOME

TOGETHER WE: SOCIAL

DETERMINANTS
Support you and your family in your community to
be as healthy as possible ACCESS TO OF HEALTH
HEALTHY FOOD

Improve your experience in the health care system; and,

Ensure that we are using our health care dollars wisely so

our system is strong for many generations to come