Strengthening Mental Health and Wellness During COVID-19
Ontario Hospital Association (OHA)
The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) recognizes the heightened pressure and stress that health care workers are facing during the pandemic. The OHA has curated easily accessible mental health resources for Ontario’s health care workers during COVID-19.
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