Local Health Integration Network
Text size:

Français

Our Organization

What is a LHIN?

LHINs are the only organizations in Ontario that bring together health care partners from the following  sectors - hospitals, community care, community support services, community mental health and addictions, community health centres and long-term care - to develop innovative, collaborative solutions leading to more timely access to high quality services for the residents of Waterloo Wellington and Ontario.  By supporting these important partnerships, LHINs are ensuring that Ontarians have access to an effective and efficient health care system that delivers improved health care results and a better patient experience.

The LHINs assumed responsibility for health system management within their designated boundaries on April 1, 2007.  To view a copy of the Local Health System Integration Act 2006, please click here.

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission

Inspiring people to improve quality of life now and in the future through collaborative relationships and health system integration.

Vision

A health care system that will help keep people healthy, will get them good care when they are sick, and will be there for their children and grandchildren.

Values
  • Accountability - Demonstrated by follow through, evidence-based outcomes and transparency
  • Integrity - Demonstrated by sound decision making processes and honesty
  • Innovation - Demonstrated by creativity, future focus and change
  • Community - Demonstrated by respect, engagement and focus on people

Accountability

With an annual budget of  $858 million, the WWLHIN is responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating and funding health care services in our community including hospitals, long-term care homes, community support services, the Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre, community health centres and mental health and addictions services.

For more information related to accountability agreements, the LHIN and its funded health service providers, please visit the Accountability page of this website.

Guiding Principles

WWLHIN will be focused on citizens, develop strategic partnerships, facilitate community engagement, use evidence-based decision making, operate with a high level of transparency, foster change through incentives, work with provider boards and create partnerships of equals.

Governance

The WWLHIN is governed by a board of nine (9) directors selected by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and appointed through an Order in Council. Our Board of Directors is bound by agreements with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network. It is a skills-based Board composed of individuals with a broad range of experience and expertise.

For more information on governance, our current Board of Directors or how to become a board member for the WWLHIN please visit the Board of Directors section of this website.

Budget & Funding

As a crown agency, the WWLHIN operates on the provincial fiscal year – April 1 – March 31. Financial information related to the WWLHIN can be found in the annual reports page of this website.

WWLHIN Accessible Customer Service Policy

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the AODA) is a provincial act with the purpose of developing, implementing and enforcing accessibility standards in order to achieve accessibility for persons with disabilities with respect to goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises. Please read more.

 

TOC | Our Organization | Board of Directors | Our Staff
Our Territory | Facts & Data | Funded HSPs