About

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 in Renfrew County and District which include the City of Pembroke, the Township of South Algonquin and most of Algonquin Provincial Park.

The Health Unit’s main office is located in the City of Pembroke, with a branch office in the Town of Renfrew. Before COVID-19 there were approximately 71 staff members.

The geographic area of Renfrew County and District is 14,980 square kilometers and the population is estimated at 105,717 (2015).

Client Satisfaction Survey

Renfrew County and District Health Unit is committed to providing quality programs and services to the public. If you would like to provide feedback, please take a few minutes to complete this survey (via Survey Monkey). Your feedback is important to us.

Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

Optimal health for all in Renfrew County and District.

Mission

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

Values

Strategic Plan

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.

Our Journey Forward – Strategic Plan 2022-2026

Legislative Mandate

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.

Board of Health Members

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.

2023 Board of Health Members are as follows:

Ann Aikens

Ann Aikens, a Provincial Appointee, is the 2023 Chair of the Board of Health, a Member of the Executive, Governance, Resources, Striking, and Stakeholder Relations Committees.

James Brose

James Brose, a representative of the County of Renfrew, is a Member of the Executive, and Resources Committees.

J. Michael du Manoir

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

Ethel LaValley

Ethel LaValley is the Member from the Township of South Algonquin, and is a Member of the Stakeholder Relations 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, is the Vice-Chair of the Board, and a Member of the Governance, Executive, and Striking Committees.

Wilmer Matthews

Wilmer Matthews, a Provincial Appointee, is a Member of the Governance Committee.

Jennifer Murphy

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

Neil Nicholson

Neil Nicholson is a representative of the County of Renfrew, and a Member of the Governance, and Resources Committees.

Troy Purcell

Troy Purcell is the representative for the City of Pembroke, and the Chair of the Governance Committee. Troy, also, sits on the Executive, and Striking Committees.

Carolyn Watt

Carolyn Watt, a Provincial Appointee, is the Chair of the Stakeholder Relations Committee, and a Member of the Executive, Resources, and Striking Committees.

Board of Health Meetings

Board of Health meetings take place on the last Tuesday of each month starting at 10 a.m. Currently, meetings are held on a virtual platform. Members of the public are welcome to join meetings by contacting 613-735-9705.

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

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

Contact mziebarth@rcdhu.com if the information you are seeking is not available below:

Board of Health 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

Friday, December 16, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, November, 9, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Board of Health Committee Meetings

Board of Health members are assigned to additional committees as follows: Executive Committee, Governance Committee, Resources Committee, and Stakeholder Relations Committee.

Meeting minutes are posted after they are approved by the applicable committee. Contact mhalko@rcdhu.com if the information you are seeking is not available below:

Executive Committee

Monday, October 17, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Friday, September 16, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Thursday, August 4, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Thursday, May 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Thursday, April 7, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Governance Committee

Thursday, October 20, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Thursday, September 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes