Ontario Health East
One of six geographic regions, Ontario Health East serves people who live in diverse urban and rural communities from Pickering to Deep River to the Quebec border.
In East Region, we work with our 33 hospitals, 88 community support service providers, 149 long-term care homes, 44 family health teams and numerous other health programs, mental health providers and more.
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3.3 million
Population of East Region, projected to grow by 14% over the next 10 years
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11
Percentage of the East Region population that identifies as Francophone
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26
Percentage of Ontario's population served by East Region
Funding Opportunities Now Available
We're now accepting proposals or expressions of interest from health service providers for certain funding opportunities in the region.
Learn more and find forms for regional funding opportunities.
We're Recruiting Patient and Family Advisors in our Region
If you have first-hand experience and insights into local health care needs, consider volunteering as a regional patient and family advisor.
Learn more and apply to be a patient and family advisor.
News in East Region
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Integrating Care for Mental Health Support in the East The Integrated Care Hub opened in 2020 to implement a holistic approach to improve recovery rates for mental health and substance use disorders.
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From Hospital to Home: How One Ontario Health System Is Easing this Transition Learn how Lakeridge Health’s Hospital2Home program in Durham Region is reducing alternate level of care volumes and supporting patient needs.
Last Updated: August 18, 2026
