Board of Health Agenda for February 5, 2025

This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. 

Mission: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health protects health and promotes overall well-being so everyone in our communities can thrive.

2025 Strategic Directions:

Improve Health Outcomes:  Reduce health inequities, promote healthy choices, prepare for health risks, tailor responses and support preventative interventions.
Focus on Children’s Health: Support children’s services, promote best practices, influence policy, and address systemic challenges.
Build Strong Relationships:

Equip partners to make informed decisions, share expertise, adapt services to local needs, and support a collaborative system.
Innovate our Programs and Services: Invest in technology, improve resource efficiency, and foster a culture of learning and improvement.
Lead the Way Toward Sustainable Public Health System:  Engage in provincial health changes, apply value-for-money principles, maintain a great workplace, and lead in public health.

 

Agenda items & presenters

ITEM

PRESENTER

1. Call to Order

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the work of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health operates on the traditional lands and home of the Hodinöhsö:ni’, Anishinaabek, Tionontati, and Attawandaron people and is steeped in the tradition of many First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people.

As an Agency, we encourage our staff, partners, and clients to support the work of reconciliation and promote healing with our indigenous neighbours.

We are also committed to reducing social inequities and will strive to make our services culturally appropriate and safe for all Indigenous people, their families, and their community.​

 

Dr. Mercer

Dr. Mercer

2. Disclosure(s) of Pecuniary Interest

Dr. Mercer

3. 2025 Inaugural Meeting Elections and Nominations

  • Elect Chair
  • Elect Vice-Chair
  • Elect Secretary-Treasurer
  • Establish Membership for Standing Committees
    • Chair(s) of Committee(s)
  • Dates and Times for Regular Meetings
  • Board Remuneration
  • Appoint Auditors
 Dr. Mercer/ Chair

4. Approval of Minutes of December 4, 2024 Board of Health Meeting

(Chair)

5. MOH Update(s)

Dr. Mercer

6. Presentation(s) 

  • Addressing Priority Populations (presented in conjunction with BH.01.FEB0525.R01)
  • Environmental Health and Infection Control Client Feedback Survey (presented in conjunction with BH.01FEB.0525.R02)
  • 2024 Trends in Diseases of Public Significance in WDG (presented in conjunction with BH.01.FEB0525.R03)

(Chair)

K. Wilson

 

C. Beveridge

 

C. Beveridge

7. Consent Agenda

(Chair)

C. Beveridge

 

R. Isley

 

R. Isley

8. Board of Health (BOH) Report

(Chair)

K. Wilson

 

C. Beveridge

 

C. Beveridge

9. Committee (Verbal) Reports

  • Executive Committee (Verbal) Report from Chair – NONE
  • Human Resources Committee (Verbal) Report from Chair – NONE
  • Finance + Audit Committee (Verbal) Report from Chair – NONE

(Chair)

 

10. Correspondence

  • NONE

(Chair)
This Board of Health meeting contains a “Closed Session” section which falls under the exemptions pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act. Please note that this session is not open to members of the public or the press.  

11. Closed Session

  • To receive Corporate Services Update from D. Kingma, VP of Human Resources and Corporate Services. [personal matters about an identifiable individual, including BOH employees, and the security of the property of the BOH].
     
 (Chair)

12. Adjournment

  • Next Meeting is March 5, 2025 (Virtual)

(Chair)

 

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