https://barrie.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=4301405&GUID=2B4EEC5A-28D3-469E-B1B5-AC792DFB7C71Legistar15https://barrie.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=4301405&GUID=2B4EEC5A-28D3-469E-B1B5-AC792DFB7C712B4EEC5A-28D3-469E-B1B5-AC792DFB7C71-2020-01-10-20-34-12Title: PUBLIC HEALTH IN SIMCOE MUSKOKA Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit provided a presentation to City Council regarding Public Health in Simcoe Muskoka. He described what the meaning of public health is by outlining the things people should take action on to become healthy. Dr. Gardner examined the impact public health has had on life expectancy trends and what the public health movement has accomplished for society in the 19th century. He explained that he believes there is still room to improve health and provided statistics concerning the social determinants of health. Dr. Gardner provided information concerning the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit and named the members of the Board of Health. He reviewed the Ontario Public Health Standards and Protocols and described Health Unit programs and initiatives related to: · Drinking Water standards · Recreational Waters protocols · Food Safety Program · Emergency Management involvement · Immunization Provision and Promotion · Dental Services provided in Simcoe Muskoka ·Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:34:12 GMT