Local Health Integration Network

A Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is a type of health organisation in Ontario, Canada.

Across the province of Ontario there are 14 LHINs. The LHINs have been given the mandate for planning, integrating and funding health care services at a local level. LHINs are locally based and have a quality community engagement.^[1]

Structure

LHINs are community-based, non-profit organizations funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to plan, fund and coordinate services delivered by:

• Hospitals
• Long-Term Care Homes
• Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
• Community Support Service Agencies
• Mental Health and Addiction Agencies
• Community Health Centres (CHCs)

Quotation

The trick will be creating self-organization in the LHINs. Watch out world, Canada promises a healthy dose of revolution" -- Martin Cleaver

Notes

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External links

• Source, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care