May 16, 2013 - Agenda
Complete Agenda Package (PDF 2.20MB)
Thursday, May 16, 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 – April 18, 2013
Schedule of Appointments
7:10 – 7:25 p.m. Mr. John Millson, Director, Finance & Operations, Item #1 – Report No. 067-13 re “Draft Reserve/Reserve Fund Policy”
7:25 – 7:40 p.m. Mr. Ross Graham, Manager, Special Projects, Item #2 – Report No. 064-13 re “Accountability Agreements: 2012 Performance and 2013 Targets”
7:40 – 7:55 p.m. Ms. Kim Leacy, Registered Dietitian, Chronic Disease Prevention & Tobacco Control Team, Item #3 – Report No. 065-13 re “Harvest Bucks: A Farmers’ Market Vegetable and Fruit Program”
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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Report No. 067-13 re “Draft Reserve/Reserve Fund Policy” |
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To recommend that the Board of Health endorse the Draft Reserve/Reserve Fund Policy (Appendix C) and engage the City and County regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (Appendix D) |
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Report No. 064-13 re “Accountability Agreements: 2012 Performance and 2013 Targets” |
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To identify some of the Health Unit’s accomplishments in 2012 and review proposed targets for 2013 |
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3 |
Report No. 065-13 re “Harvest Bucks: A Farmers’ Market Vegetable And Fruit Program” |
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X |
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To provide information about a program to increase access to and consumption of fresh vegetables and fruit |
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Report No. 066-13 re “Community Resources for Newcomers with No Health Insurance” |
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To describe resources available that identify free or low cost health-related services |
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Report No. 068-13 re “Identifying Priority Populations for Reproductive Health” |
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To provide information about a research project undertaken by the Health Unit to identify priority populations in London and Middlesex |
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6 |
Report No. 069-13 re “Baby-Friendly Initiative” |
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To outline implementation targets that have been achieved related to the orientation to the Baby-Friendly Initiative policy |
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Report No. 070-13 re “Smart Start For Babies: Improving Outcomes” |
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To outline changes made to the 2012 Smart Start for Babies Program |
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8 |
Report No. 071-13 re “Creating Healthier Nutrition Environments in Local Group Homes” |
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To provide an update on work done by the Health Unit to improve the nutritional environments in four pilot group homes |
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Report No. 072-13 re “Drug Awareness Events - Child Health Team” |
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To report on Drug Awareness Events organized by the Health Unit's Child Health Team |
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Report No. 073-13 re “Stepping Out Safely: Healthy Aging 2012” |
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To provide information about the 2012 Stepping Out Safely program for older adults |
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11 |
Report No. 074-13 re H7N9 Influenza and Novel Coronavirus – Emerging Infections and the Health Unit’s Role” |
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To report on the status of H7N9 Influenza and Novel Coronavirus and the Health Unit’s role |
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12 |
Report No. 075-13 re “Medical Officer of Health Activity Report – May ” |
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To outline activities of the Medical Officer of Health in May |
Confidential
Other Business
Next scheduled Board of Health Meeting: Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Please note: the taking of the Board of Health photo has been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 20, prior to the June Board meeting. Please advise the Executive Assistant to the Board of Health if you cannot make it on June 20th at 6:30 p.m.
Correspondence
a) Date: 2013 March 6 (Received 2013 March 21)
Topic: Bill C-460
Intent: Acknowledging receipt of correspondence regarding Bill C-460
From: Ms. A. Opalick, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister
To: Dr. Bryna Warshawsky, Secretary-Treasurer, Middlesex London Board of Health
b) Date: 2013 April 17 (Received 2013 April 22)
Topic: Potential Health Impacts of a Casino in Peterborough
Intent: A copy of correspondence requesting that the provincial government:
a) Reconsider its plan to expand gambling throughout the province;
b) Direct the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to implement stronger harm reduction policies and criteria, including the use of tools such as a casino social contract; and,
c) Plan to commit a larger percentage of its gaming revenues for public awareness, prevention and treatment of gambling disorders and research.
From: Mr. David Watton, Chair, Board of Health Peterborough County-City Health Unit
To: The Honourables Kathleen Wynn, Premier of Ontario; Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance; and Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
c) Date: 2013 April 25 (Received 30 April 2013)
Topic: No Time to Wait: The Healthy Kids Strategy Report
Intent: A copy of correspondence endorsing the Healthy Kids Panel and requesting the Working Group to develop a comprehensive action plan to implement the Strategy
From: Mr. Daryl Vaillancourt, Chairperson, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
To: The Honourables Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care; and Ms. Teresa Piruzza, Minister of Children and Youth Services
Adjournment
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