Board of Health Agenda for June 5, 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 May 1, 2024 Board of Health Meeting	(Chair)
4. MOH Update(s)	Dr. Mercer
5. Presentation(s) Substance Abuse and Stigma (presented in conjunction with BH.01.JUN0524.R21)	Chair R. Isley
6. Consent Agenda BH.01.JUN0524.C09 - Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program BH.01.JUN0524.C10 - Emergency Preparedness BH.01.JUN0524.C11 - 2023 Calgary Childcare Outbreak	(Chair) R. Isley C. Beveridge C. Beveridge
7. Board of Health (BOH) Reports BH.01.JUN0524.R21 - Substance Use and Stigma BH.01.JUN0524.R22 - 2023 Annual Community Report BH.01.JUN0524.R23 - Client and Community Support Report BH.01.JUN0524.R24 - Program Report: IPAC Hub	(Chair) R. Isley D. Kingma R. Isley 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 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 MAY 01/ 24 [personal information about an identifiable individual, including BOH employees]. To receive Closed Session BOH Report BH.01.JUN0524.R25 – 2024 – The Modern Enterprise [the security of the property of the BOH]. To receive MOH Update(s) [personal information about an identifiable individual, including BOH employees].	(Chair) (Chair) K. Wilson Dr. Mercer
11. Adjournment Next Meeting is September 4, 2024 (In-Person)	(Chair)

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Agenda for June 5, 2024 (PDF, 2 pages)