Public health units deliver programs and services for the long-term improvement in the health of the population. Over the years, they have developed a strong, effective provincial structure for health promotion and protection, disease prevention and surveillance. Health units are required by law in this province to carry out a number of programs in the following areas:
- communicable disease control
- chronic disease prevention
- immunization
- family health
- dental health
- environmental health
- health promotion and information
- emergency preparedness
These activities are undertaken through the mandate of the Ontario Public Health Standards, as authorized by Section 5 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. To learn more about the Ontario Public Health Standards, please follow the link below.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/pubhealth/oph_standards/ophs/index.html
