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Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is one of 34 Public Health Units in the province of Ontario, Canada. RCDHU is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and the obligated municipalities including Renfrew County, City of Pembroke and the Township of South Algonquin. RCDHU also provides services to most of Algonquin Provincial Park.

RCDHU’s main office is located in the City of Pembroke, with a Service Hub location in the Town of Renfrew.

The geographic area of Renfrew County and District is 14,980 square kilometers and the population is estimated at 107,522.

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Vision

Optimal health for all in Renfrew County and District.

Healthy green trees in a forest.

Mission

Renfrew County and District Health Unit protects and promotes the health and well-being of all.

Keeping a tree healthy. Green tree with hands providing soil, hands watering the tree, and sunlight.

Values

  • Collaboration
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Sustainability
  • Excellence
  • Equity
  • Communication
  • Engagement
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Courage
  • Respect

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The 2022 – 2026 Strategic Plan was developed based on valuable input from key stakeholders including health unit employees, community partners and Board of Health members. The plan describes four strategic directions for moving towards “Optimal Health for All” in Renfrew County and District.

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Our Journey Forward – Strategic Plan 2022-2026

The legislative mandate for Ontario’s 34 public health units is described in the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA). The guiding purpose of the HPPA is to “…provide for the organization and delivery of public health programs and services, the prevention of the spread of diseases and the promotion and protection of the health of the people of Ontario.” (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, s.2)

The Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) describe requirements for basic public health programs and services. These include assessment and surveillance, health promotion and policy development, disease and injury prevention, and health protection activities. These contribute to the physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being of all Ontarians.

Renfrew County and District Health Unit is governed by an autonomous Board of Health. The Board consists of elected and appointed representatives from the Province of Ontario, the County of Renfrew, the City of Pembroke and the Township of South Algonquin. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit’s Board of Health oversees the administration of the Health Unit’s programs and services.

2024 Board of Health Members are as follows:

James Brose

James Brose, a representative of the County of Renfrew, is a Member of the Resources Committee.

J. Michael du Manoir

J. Michael du Manoir, a Provincial Appointee, is the Chair of the Resources Committee.

Peter Emon

Peter Emon, a representative of the County of Renfrew, is a Member of the Stakeholder Relations Committee.

Joanne King

Joanne King, a Provincial Appointee, and is the Chair of the Board, and the Chair of the MOH and CEO Performance Review Committee and a Member of the Governance, Resources, Striking and Stakeholder Relations Committees.

Ethel LaValley

Ethel LaValley is the Member from the Township of South Algonquin, and is a Member of the Governance and the MOH and CEO Performance Review Committees.

James Manion

James Manion,  is a Provincial Appointee, and is a member of the Stakeholder Relations Committee.

Jennifer Murphy

Jennifer Murphy, a representative of the County of Renfrew, is the Chair of the Stakeholder Relations Committee.

Neil Nicholson

Neil Nicholson is a representative of the County of Renfrew, and is the Vice-Chair of the Board and a member of the Governance, Resources, Striking and MOH and CEO Performance Review Committees.

Troy Purcell

Troy Purcell is the representative for the City of Pembroke, and the Chair of the Governance Committee.

Heather Saar

Heather Saar, is a Provincial Appointee, and is a member of the Stakeholder Relations Committee.

Carolyn Watt

Carolyn Watt, a Provincial Appointee, and is a member of the Governance, Resources and Striking Committees.

Board of Health meetings take place on the last Tuesday of each month starting at 10 a.m. Currently, meetings are held virtually.

There are no Regular Board meetings held in July, August, or December.

The next Regular Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Please contact Melissa Ziebarth at mziebarth@rcdhu.com should you need assistance accessing information on this page. 

Board of Health Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Meeting Minutes 

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Meeting Minutes 

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Meeting Minutes 

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Meeting Minutes 

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes 

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes 

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Meeting Minutes 

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, February 07, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes

 

 

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Annual Report 2022 (Infographic: Annual Report 2022: By the Numbers)

Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2020

Annual Report 2019

 

 

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Financial Statements of 2022

Financial Statements of 2021

Financial Statements of 2020

Financial Statements of 2019

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2023 Organizational Chart

The following procedural by-law regulates the proceedings of the Board of Health:

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Procedural By-Law

 

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Pembroke Office

141 Lake Street, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 5L8

Phone: 613-732-3629
Toll Free: 1-800-267-1097
Fax: 613-735-3067

Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Renfrew Service Hub (By Appointment Only)

120 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1M5

Services offered by appointment only.

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