Region of Waterloo Public Health Releases 2012 Annual Report

Region of Waterloo Public Health (ROWPH) released its 2012 Annual Report to the Community on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.

The Report focuses on ROWPH’s four strategic priorities:

• Applying the Health Promotion Framework,
• Demonstrating Accountability and Reporting,
• Compliance with Ontario Public Health Standards, and
• Contributing to Service Excellence

“The goal of Public Health is to build healthy and supportive communities in partnership,” says Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Liana Nolan. “The purpose of the Report is to provide a broad overview of Public Health programs, services, and key accomplishments over the course of the year that have moved us closer to this goal.”

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and to meet the needs of a diverse community, the report has been written in plain, clear, and respectful language. Accessible formats will be provided upon request.

The full report can be viewed on the Public Health website at http://ow.ly/oBckx

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Media contact: Candace Harrington, Marketing and Communications, Region of Waterloo Public Health, 519-883-2244; CaHarrington@regionofwaterloo.ca