Item - 2019.HL8.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Health on July 8, 2019 and was adopted with amendments.
HL8.3 - Toronto Urban Health Fund Funding Priorities and Objectives for the Years 2020 to 2026
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Board Decision
The Board of Health:
1. Approved the proposed Toronto Urban Health Fund funding objectives for the three following streams for the funding period from 2020 to 2026, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 2019) from the Medical Officer of Health:
a. prevention of HIV through sexual transmission;
b. harm reduction; and
c. child and youth resiliency.
2. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to include $422,000 for the Toronto Urban Health Fund Indigenous Funding Stream in Toronto Public Health's 2020 Operating Budget Submission.
Origin
Summary
This report outlines changes to the Toronto Urban Health Fund's funding objectives for its three streams: prevention of HIV through sexual transmission, harm reduction, and child and youth resiliency. The updated priorities and funding objectives reflect the epidemiology of HIV, substance use, and overdose data for Toronto and are informed by community consultation.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-135267.pdf
Attachment 1 - Toronto Urban Health Fund Funding Objectives and Priority Populations (2020-2026)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-135268.pdf
Motions
That the Board of Health:
1. Request the Medical Officer of Health to include $422,000 for the Toronto Urban Health Fund Indigenous Funding Stream in Toronto Public Health's 2020 Operating Budget Submission.