The Public Health Early Years (PHEY) group membership includes senior management from across Ontario’s public health units.  It was established in 2011 as the Public Health Supporting Early Learning group of the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health (COMOH).  Since 2014 and the establishment of the Healthy Human Development Table (HHD), the PHEY group serves as an advisory and workgroup, dedicated to improving awareness, understanding, and action related to a critical social determinant of health, early childhood development...(READ MORE)

 

Terms of Reference (November 15, 2019)

Membership List (TBC)

PHEY Position Statement: The Role of Public Health in EarlyON Child and Family Centres 

alPHa Resolutions  - Early Years 

File Libraries: PHEY Meeting Notes and Summaries of Webinars / Rounds

  

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
Durham - Ban On Commercials For Kids PDF (282.11 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
December 2 2009 - Durham support for a ban on commercial advertising to children less than 13 years of age
Durham - Breastmilk Code PDF (76.15 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2014-03-04
December 13 2013 Durham resoution calling on the Government of Canada to legislate and enforce the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute.
Durham - HBHC PDF (213.48 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2015-10-07
Sept 29 Durham endorsement of the June 30 2015 resolution of the SDHU Board of Health calling on the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to fully fund the delivery of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program so that public health units are able to meet the Ministry's expectations.
GBHU - Advertising to Children PDF (122.38 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2014-01-06
December 13 2013 GBHU resolution calling on various levels of Government to develop policy aimed at prohibiting all commercial advertising targeted to children under 13 years of age
GBHU - Breastmilk Code PDF (677.52 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2016-06-08
June 7 2016 GBHU endorsement of the April 27 2016 PCCHU call on the federal Minister of Health to enact legislation that would make elements of the WHO Breast-milk code enforceable.
GBHU - Breastmilk Code PDF (430.67 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2013-11-25
November 20 2013 resolution in support of legislation to ensure that the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes is honoured
GBHU - Children Count Task Force PDF (524.05 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2019-06-07
June 4, 2019 GBHU endorsement of the Children Count Task Force Recommendations.
GBHU - HBHC PDF (1.23 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2022-07-20
July 20, 2022 GBHU endorsement of the June 21, 2022 letter from the PHSD Medical Officer of Health calling on the Province via the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) to review base-funding needs for the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program to ensure this essential program is sufficiently resourced to meet the current and growing needs of children and a healthy start in life.
GBHU - HBHC PDF (1.63 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2015-08-12
August 6 2015 GBHU endorsement of the SDHU Board of Health call on the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to fully fund the delivery of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program so that public health units are able to meet the Ministry's expectations.
GBHU - Repeal of S.43 of the Criminal Code PDF (1 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2018-04-23
April 19 2018 GBHU endorsement of the December 17 2017 HKPR resolution that calls for the repeal of Section 43 of the Canadian Criminal Code, which justifies physical punishment of children between the ages of 2 and 12.
Halton Report - Vision For Children PDF (269.25 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
February 18 2009 - Halton Board of Health Report: Vision for Children
HKPR - Breastmilk Code PDF (558.91 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2014-06-20
June 11 2014 letter & resolution from the HKPR Board to the Prime Minister calling for legislation to uphold the WHO Code for marketing of breast-milk substitutes.
HKPR - Repeal of S.43 of the Criminal Code PDF (288.72 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2018-02-16
December 17 2017 HKPR resolution that calls for the repeal of Section 43 of the Canadian Criminal Code, which justifies physical punishment of children between the ages of 2 and 12.
KFLA - Children Count Task Force PDF (220.15 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2019-04-26
April 25, 2019 KFLA endorsement of the recommendations of the Children Count Task Force report.
KFLA - Provincial Oversight of Children's PH PDF (700.95 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
May 3 2012 - KFL&A call on Government to consider moving the child and infant related public health services that are (inadequately) funded through Ministry of Children and Youth Services to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
LGL - Increased Funding For Speech & Language PDF (138.56 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
July 3 2012 - LGL call for increased funding for Preschool Speech and Language programs
LGL - Preschool Speech & Language Funding PDF (2.33 MB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
April 28 2011 - LGL call on MCYS to consider the negative impacts of frozen funding for Speech-Language programs
MLHU - ECD Return on Investment PDF (529.31 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2019-07-10
June 24, 2019 Middlesex-London Health Unit support for the position that investment in early childhood translates into lower costs to government and better outcomes for the population.
MLHU - HBHC PDF (87.37 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2015-10-20
October 15 2015 MLHU endorsement of SDHU resolution calling on the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to fully fund the delivery of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program so that public health units are able to meet the Ministry's expectations.
MLHU - Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention PDF (96.32 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
April 2010 - MLHU Report on Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention
NBPSDHU - Breastmilk Code PDF (291.46 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2014-03-04
February 26 2014 NBPSDHU resolution expressing concern about formula industry violations of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute (the Code), and requesting legislation of the Code in Canada
NBPSHU - Funding Of HBHC Program PDF (714.05 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
June 25 2008 - North Bay Parry Sound call for consistent and sufficient funding for HBHC to support the intended outcomes of the Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy (Similar motions: Peterborough; Durham)
Niagara - Breastmilk Code PDF (133.46 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2014-09-09
August 27 2014 Niagara support for alPHa's resolution that calls for legislation to make elements of the WHO Breast-milk code enforceable.
Ottawa - HBHC Changes PDF (553.49 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
May 19 2011 - Ottawa letter to MCYS expressing concerns about modifications to the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program
PCCHU - Advertising to Children PDF (215.53 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2014-02-13
February 7 2014 Peterborough County BOH resolution in support of banning the advertising of unhealthy food and beverages to children.
PCCHU - Breastmilk Code PDF (363.28 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2016-04-27
April 27 2016 PCCHU call on the federal Minister of Health to enact legislation that would make elements of the WHO Breast-milk code enforceable.
PCCHU - HBHC PDF (99.58 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2014-11-11
November 6 2014 letter from the Peterbourough City-County Board of Health to the Minister of Children and Youth Services calling for an end to the chronic under-funding of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program.
PCCHU - Infant Formula Advertising PDF (199.81 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
May 30 2011 - Peterborough call on the Federal Government to honour its commitment to the WHO policy that opposes the promotion of infant formula by requiring the removal of a Nestle television ad
PCCHU - Toddler Development Program PDF (101.81 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
February 15 2012 - PCCHU call on MCYS for enhanced support for the Infant - Toddler Development program, with increased linkages to Healthy Babies, Healthy Children (Similar or supporting motions: Durham)
PCCHU Letter - Breastmilk Code PDF (323.66 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2013-11-06
October 30 2013 Peterborough Board of Health letter to the federal Minister of Health expressing concern about formula industry violations of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute (the Code), and to request legislation of the Code in Canada
PDHU - H&PE Curriculum PDF (74.35 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2015-06-23
June 19 2015 Perth Board of Health support for the new Health and Physical Education Curriculum for grades 1 through 12.
PDHU - Health Education Curriculum PDF (36.88 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
May 19 2010 - PDHU call on the premier to reconsider the removal of healthy sexuality components of Onatario's new Health and Physical Education curriculum (Similar Motions - NBPSDHU, SMDHU)
Perth - Repeal of S.43 of the Criminal Code PDF (833.79 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2018-06-15
June 14 2018 Perth endorsement of the December 17 2017 HKPR resolution that calls for the repeal of Section 43 of the Canadian Criminal Code, which justifies physical punishment of children between the ages of 2 and 12.
PHSD - HBHC PDF (775.62 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2022-06-22
June 21, 2022 letter from the PHSD Medical Officer of Health calling on the Province via the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) to review base-funding needs for the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program to ensure this essential program is sufficiently resourced to meet the current and growing needs of children and a healthy start in life.
Porcupine - Speech Language Programs PDF (50.49 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2012-11-23
September 24 2012 - Porcupine Health Unit endorsement of LGL motion to request increased base funding for the Preschool Speech and Language program

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
Early Child Development - Return on Investment PDF (313.45 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2019-06-04
PHEY Briefing Note on the ROI of early childhood development.
EY PHO Rounds - April 12 2018 PDF (331.03 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2018-05-01
April 12 2018 - Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their long-term implications for adult health
EY PHO rounds - Feb 6, 2017.pdf PDF (223.8 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2017-04-24
Evidence for action: Monitoring children’s developmental health with the Early Development Instrument (EDI): Key Messages
EY PHO Rounds - March 13 2017.pdf PDF (246.42 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2017-04-24
UNICEF Report Card 13: Fairness for Children – Inequality in child well-being within wealthy countries: Key Messages
EY PHO Rounds - November 2018 PDF (303.79 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2018-11-06
In this presentation, Dr. McNeil reviews the Group pre and postnatal care is a social model of care originating in the United States that has spread internationally.
EY PHO Rounds - October 2018 PDF (301.57 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2018-10-19
The fourth webinar of this 2018 series featured Dr. Jenny Radesky, presenting “Parent Technology Use and Parent-Child Interaction.” The presentation is available to listen to and slides can be downloaded via the document. In this presentation, Dr. Radesky reviews the research evidence on parent technology use, parent-child interactions, and child behavior and development. Dr. Radesky also discusses clinical recommendations and parent-centered approaches for reducing technology use during parent-child activities.
PHEY Webinar - April 9 2019 PDF (331.7 KB)  [ more ] [ hide ]		Administration	2019-04-26
The first webinar of this 2019 series featured Rachel MacLean and Ruben Cantu, presenting “Trauma-informed approaches in public health practice at the organizational and community level.”
PHEY_Webinar_Early_Years_Health_Equity_111116.pdf PDF (245.66 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
PHEY_Webinar_Early_Years_Social_Services_30111.pdf PDF (307.52 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
PHEY_Webinar_Multi_Sector_ECD_270117.pdf PDF (326.99 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15

Item Name		Posted By	Date Posted
01 - PHEY Notes, Jan. 15, 2016.pdf PDF (43.59 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
02 - PHEY Notes, Feb. 19, 2016.pdf PDF (37.67 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
03 - PHEY Notes, Mar 22, 2016.pdf PDF (26.71 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
04 - PHEY Notes, April 15, 2016.pdf PDF (40.48 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
05 - PHEY Notes, May 20, 2016.pdf PDF (21.97 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
06 - PHEY Notes, June 17, 2016.pdf PDF (18.13 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
09 - PHEY Notes, Sept. 16, 2016.pdf PDF (21.02 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
10 - PHEY Notes, Oct 17, 2016.pdf PDF (35.04 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
11 - PHEY Minutes-Dec12-2016.pdf PDF (111.48 KB)		Administration	2017-03-15
PHEY_ApprovedMinutes_15Nov_2019.pdf PDF (411.12 KB)		Administration	2019-12-23
PHEY_ApprovedMinutes_18Oct_2019.pdf PDF (466.7 KB)		Administration	2019-11-20
PHEY_ApprovedMinutes_20Dec_2019.pdf PDF (404.39 KB)		Administration	2020-01-23
PHEY_ApprovedMinutes_Aug16_2019.pdf PDF (403.85 KB)		Administration	2019-11-20
PHEY_ApprovedMinutes_Sept20_2019.pdf PDF (463.25 KB)		Administration	2019-11-20
PHEY_Minutes_Dec14_2018.pdf PDF (92 KB)		Administration	2019-01-23
PHEY_Minutes_Feb15_2019.pdf PDF (100.24 KB)		Administration	2019-05-24
PHEY_Minutes_Jan18_2019.pdf PDF (94.6 KB)		Administration	2019-02-20
PHEY_Minutes_Jul19_2019.pdf PDF (98.54 KB)		Administration	2019-10-18
PHEY_Minutes_Jun21_2019.pdf PDF (110.02 KB)		Administration	2019-10-18
PHEY_Minutes_May17_2019.pdf PDF (103.14 KB)		Administration	2019-06-24
PHEY_Minutes_Nov16_2018.pdf PDF (94.97 KB)		Administration	2019-01-23
PHEY_Minutes_Oct19_18.pdf PDF (122.91 KB)		Administration	2018-11-26
PHEY_Minutes_Sep_21_18.pdf PDF (123.06 KB)		Administration	2018-10-22