Board of Health Agenda for September 4, 2024

This meeting will be held at 160 Chancellors Way, Guelph ON N1G 0E1.

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

2024 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 June 5, 2024 Board of Health Meeting	(Chair)
4. MOH Update(s)	Dr. Mercer
5. Presentation(s) 2024 WHY Surveys (presented in conjunction with BH.01.SEP0424.R25) Youth Gambling, Gaming and Substance Use Prevention (presented in conjunction with BH.01.SEP0424.R26) School Based Immunization Program: A Focus on HPV (presented in conjunction with BH.01.SEP0424.R27)	Chair K. Wilson K. Wilson R. Isley
6. Consent Agenda BH.01.SEP0424.C12 - Harm Reduction Program Review BH.01.SEP0424.C13 - Health Protection Q2 Summary	(Chair) R. Isley C. Beveridge
7. Board of Health (BOH) Report BH.01.SEP0424.R25 - 2024 WHY Surveys BH.01.SEP0424.R26 - Youth Gambling and Substance Use Prevention Program BH.01.SEP0424.R27 - School Based Immunization Program: A Focus on HPV BH.01.SEP0424.R28 - Opioid Surveillance Update BH.01.SEP0424.R29 - Mitigating Household Health Hazards	(Chair) K. Wilson K. Wilson R. Isley K. Wilson C. Beveridge
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 – NONE	(Chair)
9. Correspondence Letter of June 20, 2024, from WDGPH Board Chair George Bridge to Minister Khanjin re: Provincial Wastewater Surveillance Program Email from Ted Arnott to Minister Khanjin in support of Chair Bridge’s letter of June 20, 2024, dated June 25, 2024. Letter from MPP Mike Schreiner to Minister Khanjin in support of Chair Bridge’s letter of June 20, 2024, dated July 15, 2024.	(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 JUN 05/24 [personal information about an identifiable individual, including BOH employees]. To receive MOH Update(s) [personal information about an identifiable individual, including BOH employees].	(Chair) (Chair) Dr. Mercer
11. Adjournment Next Meeting is November 6, 2024 (Virtual)	(Chair)

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Agenda for September 4, 2024 (PDF, 2 pages)