2 Carlton Street, Suite 1306 Toronto, Ontario M5B 1J3 Tel: (416) 595-0006 Fax: (416) 595-0030 E-mail: [email protected] January 10, 2013 alPHa’s members are the public health units To All Members of Ontario Boards of Health in Ontario. Dear Board of Health Member, alPHa Sections: Boards of Health This package will provide you with the latest information about the upcoming Section 2-day Association of Local Public Health Agencies 2013 Winter Symposium. Council of Ontario Medical Officers of For those of you who may be considering attending an alPHa event for the first Health (COMOH) time, alPHa’s Board of Health Section, is made up of individuals like you who sit on boards of health across Ontario. Three times a year, alPHa provides an Affiliate opportunity for you and your colleagues to get together to learn, discuss issues Organizations: and share experiences. ANDSOOHA - Public On February 14th and 15th, alPHa has an exciting slate of learning and Health Nursing th Management networking opportunities planned for you. Thursday, February 14 will start with a Board of Health Section meeting in the morning. The draft agenda for Association of Ontario the meeting is attached. Of special note is the afternoon session which will be Public Health Business Administrators a board best practices work shop with a focus on the Ontario Organizational Standards for Boards of Health. The workshop will be led by Vicki Bales who is Association of a dynamic speaker and an expert in organizational governance. The workshop Public Health has been planned as an interactive session for board of health members and Epidemiologists in Ontario you can expect to leave with a solid understanding of best practices for your governance role. On Thursday evening you will have the opportunity to relax Association of with your colleagues at a reception from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Supervisors of Public Health Inspectors of th Ontario The morning of Friday, February 15 will be a plenary session for all alPHa members. We’ll be hearing the latest about the strategic plan for the public Health Promotion Ontario health sector that is being developed by the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Ontario Association of The agendas for this 2-day series of meetings are attached, as well as the Public Health Dentistry registration form. I hope to see you at the Radisson Admiral Toronto- Ontario Society of Harbourfront on the shores of Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto. Nutrition Professionals in Public Health Sincerely, Linda Stewart, Executive Director attachments www.alphaweb.org Providing Leadership in Public Health Management 2 Carlton Street, Suite 1306 Toronto, Ontario M5B 1J3 Tel: (416) 595-0006 www.alphaweb.org Providing leadership in public health management To All Members of Ontario Boards of Health DRAFT AGENDA* Boards of Health Section Meeting Thursday, February 14, 2013 ● 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Admiral Ballroom, Radisson Admiral Toronto-Harbourfront, 249 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto CHAIR: Al Edmondson Middlesex London Board of Health 7:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 Welcome and Introductions An opportunity for members of boards of health across Ontario to say hello. 8:45 - 9:30 Business Items . November Section Meeting Minutes . OCCHA Update . alPHa Update . Section Policy and Procedures Update 9:30 – 10:30 Board of Health Updates . Strategic Planning at Northwestern Health Unit . Education Partnership in Middlesex-London 10:30 – 11:00 BREAK 11:00 – 12:00 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Update Presentation and discussion with Monika Turner, AMO’s Director of Policy 12:00 Adjournment 12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH (provided) 1:00 to 4:30 Best Practices Workshop Interactive session with facilitator and governance expert, Vicki Bales. * subject to change. 2013 WINTER SYMPOSIUM February 14 & 15 Radisson Admiral Hotel – Toronto Harbourfront 249 Queen’s Quay West Downtown Toronto A conference for: • Board of Health (BOH) Members • Medical & Associate Medical Officers of Health • Health Unit Directors & Senior Managers Program: • Day 1 (full day): Business meetings for COMOH and BOH Members; COMOH session on HIV non- disclosure; BOH workshop on governance and the Ontario Organizational Standards • Day 2 (half day): Plenary consultations session with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health on the public health sector strategic plan • and more! Guestroom Accommodations: • A limited block of rooms have been reserved at the Radisson Admiral at a special conference rate. Please call the hotel directly at 416-203-3333 or 1-800-333- 3333 by JANUARY 24, 2013 and quote “Association of Local Public Health Agencies – Winter Conference”. Click here to register for the conference online 2013 WINTER SYMPOSIUM February 14 & 15 Radisson Admiral Hotel – Toronto Harbourfront 249 Queen’s Quay West, Downtown Toronto DRAFT PROGRAM* THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Morning Breakfast and Registration Boards of Health Section General Meeting COMOH General Meeting 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 – 4:30 PM Boards of Health Section Workshop on Board Governance & the Ontario Organizational Standards 1:00 – 4:30 PM COMOH Workshop on HIV Non-Disclosure 5:00 – 6:30 PM Reception Evening Dinner on your own FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Morning Breakfast and Registration Plenary: Public Health Sector Strategic Plan Consultation and alPHa Strategic Plan Consultation 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Conference Ends *subject to change 2013 alPHa Winter Symposium, Feb. 14 & 15 Radisson Admiral Toronto Harbourfront 249 Queens Quay West, Downtown Toronto ABOUT THE RADISSON ADMIRAL TORONTO HARBOURFRONT alPHa encourages attendees to think about their impact on the environment and consider carpooling, VIA Rail or GO Train where possible. Hotel Web Site www.radissonadmiral.com Directions (see map next page) From the East/North: On Hwy 401 Westbound to Toronto, take Hwy 404 Don Valley Parkway exit toward Downtown, merge onto Don Valley Pkwy South, follow signs for Gardiner Expressway West, exit at Yonge Street toward Bay St, merge onto Lake Shore Blvd West, turn left onto York St, and turn right onto Queens Quay W and drive two blocks. Hotel is just past Lower Simcoe St, on the left at 249 Queens Quay W. From the West: On QEW/Gardiner Expressway Eastbound to Toronto, exit at Bay St/York St toward Yonge St, follow signs for Yonge St/Queens Quay, turn right onto Bay St, and take the first right onto Queens Quay W and drive two blocks. Hotel is just past Lower Simcoe St, on the left at 249 Queens Quay W. From Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport: Taxis available outside ferry terminal of this airport. Or walk 1 km from the airport to the hotel: Exit ferry terminal, walk northeast toward Bathurst St, turn right onto Queens Quay W, turn left onto Lower Spadina Rd, and turn right onto Queens Quay W. Hotel is on the right at 249 Queens Quay W. Please note the hotel does not provide shuttle service to/from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Rail station: Union Station Subway stations: From Union Station, exit station and board 509 Harbourfront bus on west side of Bay St, just south of Front St (a paper transfer is required if coming from subway). Get off at Rees St stop and walk 1 minute to hotel. From King Station, exit station and board 509 Harbourfront bus on west side of Yonge St, just north of King St (a paper transfer is required if coming from subway). Parking Access to hotel’s underground parking is on Robertson Crescent off Queens Quay W. For overnight guests, self-parking in the underground garage is available at $25 per car per day (includes taxes) with in and out privileges available at the Front Desk. For self-parking non-hotel guest parking, rates are $12 up to 12 hours and $24 for 24 hours; available at the parking meters located on each parking level. Hotel Reservations A limited block of guestroom accommodations have been reserved at the Radisson Admiral Hotel - Toronto Harbourfront located at 249 Queen’s Quay West in downtown Toronto. Please book with the hotel directly by January 24, 2013 to reserve a room; call 416-203-3333 or 1-800-333-3333 or fax 416-203-3100. Please quote “Association of Local Public Health Agencies - Winter Conference” when reserving your room. Or click here to book a guestroom online. Check-in time is after 3:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 PM. ABOUT THE RADISSON ADMIRAL continued Nearby Recreational Activities • Hotel 24 hour fitness centre (note: pool operates only in summer) and on-site restaurant/lounge • Sony Centre for the Performing Arts • Air Canada Centre • Hockey Hall of Fame • Toronto Harbourfront Centre (public skating available) • Theatre District (Mirvish Theatres) Nearby Restaurants Click here for a list. A = Hotel’s location on map below (i.e. 249 Queens Quay West) 2013 alPHa Winter Symposium, Feb. 14 & 15 Radisson Admiral Toronto Harbourfront 249 Queens Quay West, Downtown Toronto REGISTRATION INFORMATION Conference Registration Fees Full Conference: $295 + HST Includes 2 breakfasts, 4 breaks, 2 lunches, 1 reception, Thursday & Friday program sessions Daily Rate: Thursday - includes breakfast, breaks, lunch, reception and full day programs $225 + HST Friday - includes breakfast, breaks, lunch and scheduled meetings $100 + HST Emeritus: Full Conference $147.50 + HST Thursday - includes breakfast, breaks, lunch, reception and full day programs $112 + HST Friday - includes breakfast, breaks, lunch and scheduled meetings $50 + HST Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residents: Includes 2 breakfasts, 4 breaks, 2 lunches, 1 reception, all program sessions Fees Waived Registration & Payment Online Registration / Credit Card Payment: Register and pay online using Visa or Master Card by accessing our secure system. Click here and register online today. Register By Mail: If you wish to pay by cheque, complete the attached registration form and mail or fax to: Association of Local Public Health Agencies 2 Carlton Street, Suite 1306 Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 Fax: 416-595-0030 Cancellation Policy: Conference cancellations must be received at alPHa by Thursday, February 7, 2013 for a full refund of your registration fee.