| Organization | Public Health Ontario |
| URL | https://www.publichealthontario.ca/ |
| Area(s) of Focus | Chronic disease prevention Diseases of public health significance Emergency preparedness and response Environmental and occupational health Health promotionImmunization Infection prevention and control Injury prevention Knowledge exchange Microbiology and genomics Public health informatics |
| Relevance to social determinants of health and health equity | Moderate Public Health Ontario enables informed decision making and actions that protect and promote health and contribute to reducing health inequities. |
| Intended Use | Public Health Ontario is a health agency that keeps Ontarians safe and healthy. It works with partners in government, public health and health care to prevent illness and improve health. These partners include Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-Term Care and other ministries, public health units and health system providers and organizations |
| Principles/Values | Public Health Ontario values strengthen the way people approach their work, make decisions and interact with each other. Public Health Ontario is committed to acting in accordance with our Values, which are connected and interdependent. Credible: Trusted in what we do Innovative: Creative solutions Responsive: Taking action Collaborative: Stronger together Integrity: Acting honestly and ethically Respect: Valuing others |
| Tools/Guides | Public Health Ontario offers a variety of events and professional development opportunities. These include:· Conferences Webinars Workshops Seminars Online learning opportunities Student placements |
| Strategies | Public Health Ontario does not have a dedicated section outlining specific community engagement strategies on its website. Based on the nature of their work and client population, they utilize various community engagement strategies based on the nature of their work. This includes collaborating with various stakeholders through committees focused on specific public health issues, such as the Immunization Advisory Committee. They engage with subject matter experts from diverse communities to inform their policies and recommendations. |
| Barriers/Risks | Public Health Ontario does not explicitly discuss barriers and risks to community engagement. Some barriers may be limited resources to dedicate to community engagement efforts and reaching diverse populations across the province due to language barriers, cultural differences, and accessibility issues. |
| Success Factors | Public Health Ontario does not have a dedicated section outlining success factors for community engagement. |
| Evaluation | Public Health Ontario does not have a dedicated section outlining specific methods for evaluating community engagement. They are engaged in showcasing their research, presentations, and webinars. This demonstrates their evaluation objectives, methods and how they disseminate their results. |
| Other Comments | Public Health Ontario is a provincial agency dedicated to protecting and improving the health of Ontarians. It provides information and resources for both the public and healthcare professionals. Public Health Ontario indirectly fosters community engagement through data collection to inform public health policies and programs, collaboration with healthcare providers and partnerships will community agencies. |