Board of Health Agenda for March 5, 2025

This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

March 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

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.	(Chair) Dr. Mercer
2. Disclosure(s) of Pecuniary Interest	(Chair)
3. Approval of Minutes of February 5, 2025 Board of Health Meeting	(Chair)
4. MOH Update(s)	Dr. Mercer
5. Presentation(s) 2024 Community Alcohol Survey (presented in conjunction with BH.01.MAR0525.R04)	(Chair) K. Wilson
6. Consent Agenda BH.01.MAR0525.C04 WDGPH Annual Privacy Program Update BH.01.MAR0525.C05 COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccinations	(Chair) K. Wilson R. Isley
7. Board of Health (BOH) Report BH.01.MAR0525.R04 2024 Community Alcohol Survey BH.01.MAR0525.R05 Trends in Tuberculosis BH.01.MAR0525.R06 Maturing the Quality and Impact Performance Framework	(Chair) K. Wilson R. Isley Dr. Tenenbaum
8. 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 – MAR 5/25 BH.04.MAR0525.R01 (& Appendices)- 2024 Fourth Quarter Financials	(Chair) Sec. Treasurer
9. 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.
10. Closed Session To approve the Closed Session Minutes of FEB 5/25 [personal matters about an identifiable individual including BOH employees, and the security of the property of BOH]. To receive MOH Update(s) [TBD]. To receive Closed Session Finance + Audit Committee (Verbal) Report from Chair – MAR 5/25 [the security of the property of the BOH]. BH.04.MAR0525.R02 – Risk Registry Report BH.04.MAR0525.R03 – Reserves and Reserve Funds Status	(Chair)
11. Adjournment Next Meeting is April 2, 2025 (In-person)	(Chair)

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Agenda for March 5, 2025 (PDF, 2 pages)