Ontario Health West
One of six geographic regions, Ontario Health West serves people who live in diverse urban and rural communities from Waterloo to Windsor and Tobermory to Niagara Falls.
In West Region, we work with 38 hospitals, 145 community support service providers, 223 long-term care homes, 51 Family Health Teams and numerous other health programs, mental health providers and more.
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4.7 million
Population of West Region, projected to grow by 13% over the next 10 years
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2
Percentage of the West Region population that identifies as Francophone
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29
Percentage of Ontario's population served by West 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 West Region
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Cataract Surgery Wait Times: Reducing Delays Through Coordinated Care Cataract Central Intake, supported by Ontario Health West, is reducing surgical wait times, improving patient experience and strengthening system performance.
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Supportive Housing Services in Ontario Health West On June 26, 2024, a 32-unit supportive housing development was opened at 10 Shelldale Crescent in Guelph, Ontario.
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Last Updated: August 31, 2026
