Public Health
This process aims to implement a range of social and environmental interventions that enable people and communities to increase control over and to improve their health.
What is...Health Promotion
At Public Health we love acronyms. GEPH stands for this.
This sexually transmitted infection is the most commonly reported in Ontario. In 2024, 349 cases were reported and managed by the health unit.
What is...Chlamydia
The systematic process of monitoring, evaluating, and correcting public health services and programs to ensure they meet established standards, improve effectiveness, and enhance community health outcomes
What is...Quality Assurance (QA)/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
This practice is considered a major milestone in dental public health.
What is...the fluoridation of drinking water.
The name of the document that defines the responsibilities of public health units across the province.
What are...The Ontario Public Health Standards
GEPH is governed by a Board of Health, our Chief Executive Officer and this senior leadership member.
What is a...Medical Officer of Health
Globally, this public health intervention prevents 2-3 million deaths every year.
What is...Immunization
The study of how diseases spread and affect people in populations, and how to prevent and control them.
What is...Epidemiology
Gender, Race, Income and Income Distribution, Education, Unemployment and Job Security, Food Insecurity, and Housing are all examples of these.
What are...the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
The number of health units located in Ontario.
What is...29
The number of regions (counties, cities) in GEPH's catchment area.
What is...4
Brantford, Brant County, Halidmand County, Norfolk County
This virus is the first illness ever reported to be attributed to an animal carrier.
What is...Rabies
This process involves systematically reviewing the outcomes of a decision or intervention to determine its effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
What is...Evaluation
This public health approach aims to minimize the negative health, social, and legal impacts associated with drug use, emphasizing safer practices rather than total abstinence.
What is...Harm Reduction
Public health focuses on this approach, which involves improving the health outcomes of entire populations rather than individuals and looks at the broader factors that affect health.
What is...the Population Health approach
The population size GEPH serves.
What is...250 000
The newest vaccine required to attend school in Ontario.
What is...the chicken pox vaccine (Varicella)
This process combines the best available research evidence, local context and professional experience in public health work.
What is...Evidence Informed Decision Making (EIDM)
Health _______ is created when individuals have the fair opportunity to reach their fullest health potential regardless of social, economic, or demographic factors. It emphasizes fairness and justice in health care and outcomes by addressing and removing systemic barriers that contribute to health disparities.
What is...Equity