April 18, 2013 - Agenda
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Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
399 Ridout Street North
Side Entrance, (Recessed Door)
Board of Health Boardroom
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes – March 21, 2013
Schedule of Appointments
7:10 – 7:25 p.m.
1) Mr. Alex Tyml, Online Communications Coordinator and Mr. Dan Flaherty, Manager, Communications, Report No. 045-13 re “Redevelopment of the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Website – Update on Status and Public Launch”
Reports with Video Presentations
7:25 pm
Recognizing the importance of videos as a means of providing educational materials that are engaging and interesting, the Health Unit has produced several very creative videos in 2012. At this Board of Health meeting, seven recently produced videos will be showcased. The development of the Birthing Centre video modules was a collaboration between the Health Unit, London Health Sciences Centre and Western University. The remaining videos represent a collaborative effort between the service area of the Health Unit responsible for this topic, the Communications Department under the leadership of Mr. Dan Flaherty, Communications Manager, and several video production companies.
2) Ms. Heather Lokko, Manager, Reproductive Health Team, Report No. 055-13 re “Birthing Centre Online Modules”
3) Ms. Ruby Brewer, Manager, Early Years Team, Report No. 046-13 re “Breastfeeding Videos”
4) Ms. Christine Preece, Manager, Young Adult Team and Ms. Jane Berardini, Public Health Nurse, Young Adult Team, Report No. 047-13 re “Launching the Parenting of Teen Videos”
5) Ms. Stacy Manzerolle, Acting Manager, Sexual Health and Ms. Leanne Powell, Public Health Nurse, Sexual Health Promotion Team, Report No. 048-13 re “Youth Engagement Strategy: ‘Add Your Colour’ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Videos”
6) Ms. Kim Leacy, Registered Dietitian, Chronic Disease and Tobacco Control Team, and Mr. Scott Navarro and Ms. Eleane Paguaga, Youth Leaders from One Life One You, Report No. 049-13 re “ ‘One Life One You’ Create Four-Part Video Series on Energy Drinks”
7) Ms. Marylou Albanese, Manager, Healthy Communities and Injury Prevention Team, Report No. 050-13 re “Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines Video”
8) Ms. Ginette Blake, Registered Dietitian, Reproductive Health Team and Ms. Heather Lokko, Manager, Reproductive Health Team, Report No. 051-13 re “Sodium Reduction Strategy Resources and Activities”
See below for full agenda.
Reports
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Report No. and Name
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Link to Appendices and Key Additional Information |
Delegation |
Recommendation |
Information |
Brief Overview |
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1. |
Report No. 045-13 re “Redevelopment of the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Website – Update on Status and Public Launch” |
X |
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To provide an overview of the reasons for and the process of redesigning the Health Unit’s website |
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2. |
Report No. 055-13 re “Birthing Centre Online Modules” |
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X |
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X |
To provide background information on the development of a series of on-line videos that serve as an orientation to the Birthing Centre at London Health Sciences Centre and contain information on what to anticipate during labour and delivery |
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3. |
Report No. 046-13 re “Breastfeeding Videos” |
X |
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X |
To provide background information regarding the development of a series of videos to support breastfeeding |
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4. |
Report No. 047-13 re “Launching the Parenting of Teen Videos” |
X |
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X |
To provide background information regarding the development of a series of videos to assist with parenting teens |
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5. |
Report No. 048-13 re “Youth Engagement Strategy: ‘Add Your Colour’ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Videos” |
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X |
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To outline a youth engagement strategy for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) youth, including the development of two videos |
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6. |
Report No. 049-13 re “ ‘One Life One You’ Create Four-Part Video Series on Energy Drinks” |
X |
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X |
To provide background regarding the development of a series of videos to inform youth of the health risks associated with energy drinks |
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7. |
Report No. 050-13 re “Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines Video” |
X |
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X |
To provide background information regarding the development of a video to promote the Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines |
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8. |
Report No. 051-13 re “Sodium Reduction Strategy Resources and Activities” |
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X |
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To provide information about a local Sodium Reduction Strategy, including a series of videos to raise awareness about sodium consumption |
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9. |
Report No. 052-13 re “April 2013 Board of Health Self-Assessment Survey” |
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X |
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To outline the process for completing the Board of Health self-assessment by April 30, 2013 |
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10. |
Report No. 053-13 re “Artificial Tanning Legislation Update: Government Bill 30 Introduced to Ban Youth Under 18 from Access to Tanning Beds” |
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X |
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To seek Board of Health support for Bill 30 “An Act to Regulate the Selling and Marketing of Tanning Services and Ultraviolet Light Treatments” |
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11. |
Report No. 054-13 re “2013 Board Member Compensation” |
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X |
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To recommend an increase in compensation for eligible Board members, in keeping with County Council rates |
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12. |
Report No. 056-13 re “Overview Of ‘Make No Little Plans – Ontario's Public Health Sector Strategic Plan’ |
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X |
To provide an overview of the recently released Strategic Plan for Ontario’s Public Health Sector |
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13. |
Report No. 057-13 re “Open Ontario Compliance Initiative – London Pilot Project” |
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X |
To provide information on a pilot project to improve government services for businesses |
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14. |
Report No. 059-13 re “Student Education Program” |
X |
To provide an overview of the volume and types of students education provided by the Health Unit |
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| 15. | Report No. 060-13 re “2013 Budget Update – April” | Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C |
X | To provide an update on budget approvals and submissions for 2013 | ||
| 16. | Report No. 058-13 re “Acting Medical Officer of Health Activity Report – March 18 to April 10, 2013 ” | X | To provide an overview of the activities of the Acting Medical Officer of Health from March 18 to April 10, 2013 |
Other Business
Next scheduled Board of Health Meetings
7:15 p.m. – Thursday, May 9, 2013
7:00 p.m. – Thursday, May 16, 2013
In Camera
Correspondence Received
a) Dated 2013 March 7 (Received 2013 March 20) Correspondence from Ms. Beth Campbell, Chair, Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit to The Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, requesting that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provide funding to support free nicotine therapy at smoking cessation programs offered by board of health.
b) Dated 2013 March 18 (Received 2013 March 21) Correspondence from Ms. Diane Holmes, Chair, Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit, to The Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, endorsing the Health Kids Panel report: No Time to Wait: The Healthy Kids Strategy and urging a comprehensive action plan to implement the Strategy.
c) Dated 2013 March 18 (Received 2013 March 21) Correspondence from Ms. Diane Holmes, Chair, Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit, to The Honourable Teresa Piruzza, Minister of Children and Youth Services, endorsing the Health Kids Panel report: No Time to Wait: The Healthy Kids Strategy and urging a comprehensive action plan to implement the Strategy.
d) Dated 2013 March 25 (Received 2013 April 2) Correspondence from The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, to Dr. Bryna Warshawsky, Secretary-Treasurer, Middlesex-London Board of Health, following up on Dr. Warshawsky’s letter of February 21, 2013, re Bill C-460, An Act respecting the implementation of the Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada.
Copies of all correspondence are available for perusal from the Secretary-Treasurer.
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