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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 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).

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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.

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.

2023 Board of Health Members are as follows:

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.

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.

Ethel LaValley

Ethel LaValley is the Member from the Township of South Algonquin, and is a Member of the Stakeholder Relations Committee.

James Manion

James Manion,  is a Provincial Appointee.

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.

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

Procedural By-Law

 

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Routine Immunization Clinics - Pembroke

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Call RCDHU's Immunization Information line at 613-732-9436.

141 Lake St, Pembroke, ON K8A 5L8, Canada

December 5, 2023

8:40 AM - 3:10 PM

Parent Child Wellness Clinics - Pembroke

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Call RCDHU's Family Health Intake Line at 613-735-9774 or email familyhealth@rcdhu.com

141 Lake St, Pembroke, ON K8A 5L8, Canada

December 5, 2023

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Parent Child Wellness Clinics - Arnprior

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Call RCDHU's Family Health Intake Line at 613-735-9774 or email familyhealth@rcdhu.com.

16 Edward St S suite 130 Arnprior, ON K7S 3W4, Canada

December 6, 2023

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Routine Immunization Clinic - Arnprior Clinic

Arnprior Public Library By Appointment Only - Call RCDHU's Immunization Line at 613-732-9436 or 1-833-773-0004 to book an appointment.

21 Madawaska St, Arnprior, ON K7S 1R6, Canada

December 7, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Pembroke Office

TEL: 613-732-3629 or 1-800-267-1097

Renfrew Office

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