Challenges and Opportunities: Public Health in Simcoe Muskoka To the Council for the County of Simcoe Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health April 25, 2017
Presentation Overview The Public Health Mandate – keeping people healthy Common Strategic Goals for Simcoe County and SMDHU Recent Public Health Changes, Challenges and Successes
what Determines Health?
Health Care Cost reduction through prevention
Our Board of Health Scott Warnock County of Simcoe Chair Barry Ward, Thomas Ambeau, Provincial Appointee Sandy Cairns, District of Muskoka Ralph Cipolla, City of Orillia Lynn Dollin, County of Simcoe Anita Dubeau, County of Simcoe Stephen Kinsella, Provincial Appointee Barry Ward, City of Barrie Vice Chair Betty Jo McCabe, Provincial Appointee Sergio Morales, City of Barrie Gail Mullen, Provincial Appointee Terry Pilger, District of Muskoka Brian Saunderson, County of Simcoe Peter Willmott, Provincial Appointee
Engaging with Our Municipalities
…On the determinants of health Food Access Income Food Security Housing Alcohol Water Fluoridation Air Quality Transportation
Strategic Priorities for the Determinants of Health Consultation in 2014 2015 – 2025: A healthy Vision "Working Together to Build Vibrant, Healthy, Sustainable Communities”
Provincial Grant Freeze for Cost shared public health programs Grant freeze impacts in 2015 - 2016: The loss of over 11 FTEs in staffing positions, including three management positions The reorganization of the agency with a reduction of one department The closure of the sexual health clinic in Alliston Slimmed agency strategic plan $90,000 in operational savings achieved Continued 2% increase on the municipal levy in 2016 and 2017
2016 Provincial Municipal Funding Share all programs
Per capita Public health funding Simcoe county 2015 - 2017 Year Simcoe County Levy % Change (Year Over Year) Per Capita Cost (MPAC Population Figures) 2015 $ 4,134,765 2.05% $ 16.78 2016 $ 4,246,126 2.69% $ 17.29 2017 $ 4,332,367 2.03% $ 17.56
Changing Public Health Standards
A Closer Relationship with our LHINs
Provincial Accountability Agreements 2015 2014
Final Thoughts Municipalities greatly influence people’s health. Simcoe County Council has focused on the determinants of health in its Strategic Plan. There are recent changes, challenges and opportunities for Public Health The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is committed to working with our communities for excellence in public health services.