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2002 Board of Health Approved Budget
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What are the responsibilities of Ontario Boards
of Health?
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Health Protection and Promotion Act

• Purpose
• To provide for the organization and delivery of
  public health programs and services, the
  prevention of the spread of disease and the
  promotion and protection of health of the people
  of Ontario.
• Duty of board of health
• Every board of health shall superintend, provide
  or ensure the provision of health programs and
  services required by this Act

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Mandatory Health Programs Services

• The minister may publish guidelines for the
  provision of mandatory health programs and
  services and every board shall comply with the
  published guidelines. (RSO 1990, c.H.7, s.7)
• The Mandate
• It is expected that boards of health will deliver
  additional programs and services in response to
  local needs. (MPSG 1997)

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Why do we need to meet mandate now?

• Legal and health liabilities
• Subject to fines up of 25,000.00/day
• Minimum requirements for fundamental public
  health services
• Poorer health status levels
• Window of opportunity re provincial 50 dollars
  and CRF
• Premiers public commitment re Walkerton
• We have had since 1998 to comply
• Investing in public health saves money

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How is public health funded in Ontario?
(25 / 75)
(100)
(50 / 50)
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What are the details of the 2002Board of Health
approved budget?

• Total of 13.287 million (35.16/capita)
• 39 staff
• On-call system
• Voice/data technology

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What does this mean for theCity of Greater
Sudbury?

• 1.6 of the 2001 Greater Sudbury budget
• 5.5 million total (35.16/capita)
• Increase of 1.276 million over 2001
• Currently eligible for CRF

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Outstanding Questions

• Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care funding
• Community Reinvestment Fund

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The City of Greater Sudbury is a growing,
world-class community bringing talent, technology
and a great northern lifestyle together.
Greater Sudbury Council applauded for 100
smoke-free by-law
Ontarios first-ever Northern Medical School
opens its door to students
Stats Canada credits healthy communities for
population increase in the north
NEORCC recognized as best cancer treatment centre
in Canada
MOE reports significant decrease in S02 emissions
Healthy communities in which the Sudbury
District Health Unit plays an essential role.