Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for January 2, 2025
The newly merged Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit will meet virtually.
PORT HOPE and PETERBOROUGH, ON (December 30, 2024) - The Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit (formerly the HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health) would like to advise media, and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled virtually for Thursday, January 2, at 11 a.m.
Items on the Board of Health meeting agenda include:
-Elections of the Chair and Vice Chair
-By-Laws for Approval
-Committee Terms of Reference for Approval
-Committee Appointments – Board Members
-Committee Appointments – Community Members
-Meeting Schedule and Honourarium
-Correspondence: Regulatory Amendments to Effect Voluntary Mergers of Local Public Health Agencies from the CMOH
How to Attend
Members of the media and community are welcome to listen in to the meeting through an audio line: +1 647-794-5625, and phone conference ID: 689576425#.
Agenda and Board Package
Please find the agenda and Board of Health package on our website.
During this time, both the HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health remain committed to engaging with the communities they serve, partners and teams to determine future opportunities to continue the legacy of public healthcare across the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the Greater Peterborough Area.
Further communication will be released once the new health unit launches its official business name and new logo.
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Media Contacts:
Ashley Beaulac, Manager of Communication Services, HKPR District Health Unit, abeaulac@hkpr.on.ca, 1-866-888-4577 x 1212 or Media Relations, Peterborough Public Health, media@peterboroughpublichealth.ca, 705-743-1000 x 352
About the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit provides important public health programs and services to residents in Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and the City of Kawartha Lakes. Our dedicated team of public health professionals, led by our Medical Officer of Health, promote healthy living, protect against disease, and prevent illness and injury. We work with health care providers and community partners to address emerging health issues, service gaps and social inequities to support residents in being well and reaching their full potential. Our values of trust, engagement, accountability, and leadership guide what we do every day. Learn more at www.hkpr.on.ca.