Board of Health Agenda for September 6, 2023

This meeting will be held at the Guelph office (160 Chancellors Way, Guelph ON N1G 0E1) and via Zoom.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Mission: Improve and sustain the health of the communities we serve.

2023 Strategic Directions

People and Culture:	WDGPH has a culture of engagement, inclusion, and agility.
Partner Relations:	WDGPH strategically collaborates with partners to address priority health issues in the community.
Health System Change:	WDGPH is positioned to be an agent of change within the broader health sector.

Agenda items and 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 7 2023 Board of Health Meeting	Chair
4. MOH Update(s)	Dr. Mercer
5. Presentation(s) 2023 Poverty and Health Report presented in conjunction with BH.01.SEP0623.R22 at #7 below	Chair K. Wilson
6. Consent Agenda BH.01.SEP0623.C12 Health Protection Second Quarter Summary (January 2023 – June 2023)	C. Beveridge
7. Board of Health (BOH) Reports BH.01.SEP0623.R22 2023 Poverty and Health Report BH.01.SEP0623.R23 Secondary Impacts of the Pandemic on Children and Youth BH.01.SEP0623.R24 2023 Fall FluVID Campaign BH.01.SEP0623.R25 Solutions to Increase Youth HPV Immunization in Canada: Findings from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph BH.01.SEP0623.R26 Talking to Youth About Vaping	Chair K. Wilson K. Wilson R. Isley K. Wilson K. Wilson
8. Committee (Verbal) Report(s): Executive Committee (Verbal) Report from Chair – JUN 27, 2023 BH.05.JUN2723.R04 See Closed Session at #10 below. Finance + Audit Committee (Verbal) Report from Chair – NONE Human Resources Committee (Verbal) Report from Chair – NONE	Chair
9. Correspondence Sudbury Public Health letter re: Bill 103, Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act	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 receive BH.05.JUN2723.R04 - Labour Relations Report (2023) [labour relations or employee negotiations] To receive MOH Updates [labour relations or employee negotiations]	Chair
11. Adjournment Next Meeting is November 1, 2023	Chair

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Agenda for September 6, 2023 (PDF, 2 pages)