"This past Monday, we were able to stand proudly with the Premier and the Health Minister when we unveiled the new wait times web site. Although it was just three people in front of the media cameras, we realize there were dozens of others that worked tirelessly to make this event and web site a success."

"As you have probably already seen, the web site generated a great deal of positive media coverage, and is proving very popular with the public. This is partly due to the extensive work done behind the scenes to make the launch a very smooth affair. We believe it is also due to the user-friendly nature of this web site - allowing the public to easily navigate through its vast amount of information to find the relevant data they need to make better decisions."

"Hospitals have also embraced the web site, and realize the important role it will play in their accountability to the communities they serve. They are already hailing it as a vital tool for patients and hospital administration, and they are publicly pledging visible results in improving access and reducing wait times."

"Thank you all for your hard work, dedication and professionalism in preparing the wait times web site and launching it to the public. This is a tremendous step forward and the achievement is something you should all take great pride in."

"ISTCL's core team of analysts and developers deserve a tremendous amount of credit, and we are pleased with Dr. Hudson's observations" says Robert Preston, ISTCL President.

Alongside Dr. Hudson on Monday October 24, 2005, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Health Minister Geroge Smitherman formally launched an ISTCL built system for the people of Ontario highlighting wait times for key health services across the province, located at http://www.health.gov.on.ca)

For more information on the MOHLTC Wait Time Strategy, contact the MOHLTC: Call the ministry INFOline at 1-888-779-7767
Hours of operation: 8:30am - 5:00pm
E-mail: transforminghealth@moh.gov.on.ca Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Health Results Team - Access to Services/Wait Times
415 Yonge Street, 10th floor
Toronto, ON M5B 2E7

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