County and Board of Health Discuss Public Health Modernization

County of Renfrew and Board of Health Meet to Discuss Public Health Modernization

County of Renfrew and Renfrew County and District Health Unit Board of Health met today to discuss a collaborative approach to Public Health modernization. Decisions will be made in the best interest of residents of Renfrew County and District to ensure equitable access to health services. The goal is to maintain a local perspective on health service delivery including public health.

“County of Renfrew and Renfrew County and District Health Unit are encouraged and have had an incredibly productive meeting, we are looking forward to future supportive and collaborative meetings and are confident we will find a way forward,” says Janice Visneskie Moore, Board of Health Chair.

County of Renfrew and Renfrew County District Health Unit need to consider how we deliver public health services to ensure these services continue to meet the evolving needs of people across Renfrew County, City of Pembroke, South Algonquin Township, and Algonquin Park.

Warden of the County of Renfrew, Debbie Robinson shared, “Today’s successful meeting brought together two organizations that serve the health needs of our residents in Renfrew County and District and is working towards a collaborative approach to engaging the Province on the modernization of public health.”

For more information:

Melissa Botz, R. Kin
Coordinator, Communications and Emergency Preparedness
Renfrew County and District Health Unit
Tel: 613 735-8654 Ext. 590
Fax: 613-735-3067

Michael Barber, D.B.M. Dipl. M.M.
Media Relations/Grants Coordinator
County of Renfrew
Tel: 613-735-7288