As per the last update Federal and Provincial governments are taking steps for a better healthcare.  Hopefully healthcare will get better with the steps already taken and in the pipeline.  Immigration has invited 500 healthcare workers under the new Express Entry. A second round, inviting 1,500 healthcare workers to apply, will take place on July 5. 

Now, Ontarians are able to stop in at pharmacies across the province to receive prescriptions for thirteen common ailments, including rashes, pink eye, insect bites and urinary tract infections with just their health card. This service makes it more convenient to access care by removing a doctor’s office visit and will come at no extra cost to Ontarians. Pharmacists will be able to offer prescriptions for:

hay fever (allergic rhinitis);
oral thrush (candidal stomatitis);
pink eye (conjunctivitis; bacterial, allergic and viral);
dermatitis (atopic, eczema, allergic and contact);
menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea);
acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD));
hemorrhoids;
cold sores (herpes labialis);
impetigo;
insect bites and hives;
tick bites (post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Lyme disease);
sprains and strains (musculoskeletal); and
urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Above steps will help mitigate existing healthcare bottleneck.  Once a system is badly broken, it takes time to recover. Ontarians patience is commendable. 

Let’s be hopeful of seeing a better tomorrow. Please continue to spread the word by sharing the petition to your family and friends.  Thank you.