November 2023 Board of Health Meeting - September 15, 2023 – October 14, 2023, Communications Update Information Report

PREPARED BY:

Communications Department

DATE:

November 20, 2023

SUBJECT:

September 15, 2023 – October 14, 2023, Communications Update


BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:

Provide regular marketing and communication updates to the Board of Health.

SOURCE September 15 - October 14 August 15 - September 14 DIFFERENCE

News Releases, Media Advisories and Statements, or Notices Issued

November 2023 Board of Health Meeting - August 15, 2023 - September 14, 2023 Communications Update Information Report

PREPARED BY:

Communications Department

DATE:

November 20, 2023

SUBJECT:

August 15, 2023 – September 14, 2023, Communications Update


BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:

Provide regular marketing and communication updates to the Board of Health.

SOURCE August 15 - September 14 July 15 - August 14 DIFFERENCE

News Releases, Media Advisories and Statements, or Notices Issued

November 2023 Board of Health Meeting - October 2023 - Monthly SafePoint Site Operations Update Information Report

BACKGROUND

Overview

  • SafePoint officially opened on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, serving clients 7 days per week between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • In order to ensure transparency related to SafePoint operations, the Board of Health will be provided with regular updates.

Application Status

  • In July of 2023, Health Canada authorized the WECHU’s exemption request to operate SafePoint as a Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site. 

November 2023 Board of Health Meeting - September 2023 - Monthly SafePoint Site Operations Update Information Report

BACKGROUND

Overview

  • SafePoint officially opened on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, serving clients 7 days per week between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily.
  • In order to ensure transparency related to SafePoint operations, the Board of Health will be provided with regular updates.

Application Status

  • In July of 2023, Health Canada authorized the WECHU’s exemption request to operate SafePoint as a Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site. 

Yersiniosis

Yersiniosis (yer-sin-ee-o-sis) is an infection caused by the bacteria Yersinia. Yersinia is a strong bacteria that can continue to live in environments without much oxygen and in refrigeration.