Item - 2020.HL13.4

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Board of Health on January 13, 2020 and was adopted without amendment.

HL13.4 - 2019: A-Year-in-Review of Toronto Public Health

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Board Decision

The Board of Health:

1. Received the report (December 19, 2019) from the Medical Officer of Health for information.

Origin

(December 19, 2019) Report from the Medical Officer of Health

Summary

As per the Ontario Public Health Standards on Accountability, this report satisfies the requirement for the Board of Health to publicly report on Toronto Public Health's (TPH) main accomplishments and programs provided to City of Toronto residents during 2019. It also reviews changes and opportunities that TPH has experienced in the broader public health system. Finally, it highlights some of the innovative strategies and program achievements, as well as TPH's key priorities for Toronto in 2020.

Background Information

(December 19, 2019) Report from the Medical Officer of Health on 2019: A-Year-in-Review of Toronto Public Health
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-141349.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)