About Us
The Brant County Health Unit is one of 34 health units in Ontario that serves a population of more than 136,000 people in Brant County and the City of Brantford.
Formed in 1945, the Health Unit employs more than 100 employees led by a Board of Health, Chief Executive Officer, and Medical Officer of Health. Our work is governed by the
Health Protection and Promotion Act and the
Ontario Public Health Standards. The Health Unit strives to deliver high quality programs and services to address the unique health needs of our community and improve the health and well-being of our population.
Our programs and services include but are not limited to:
- Infectious Disease Management
- Clinic Services (Sexual Health, Smoking Cessation, Tuberculosis)
- Immunizations and vaccines
- Dental care
- Food Safety
- Growth and Development
- Healthy Living
- Harm Reduction
- Injury Prevention
- Alcohol and Substance Misuse
- Comprehensive School Health
We collaborate with other organizations and groups, including government, police, schools, and community agencies. Together we combine our expertise to plan and deliver programs and services in our community. Our partners are also vital in helping us reach our priority populations.
Mission
We provide health promotion, protection and disease prevention programs and services designed to help all members of the community achieve and maintain optimal health.
Vision
We strive to provide excellence in public health, exemplifying the spirit of innovation, quality and collaboration.
Annual Report
Public health is everywhere. Take a look at our community'spublic health achievements for 2021.
If you have questions about our annual report or would like to review our report in an alternate format, please call 519-753-4937 ext. 222.
Board of Health
For Board of Health information, including members and meetings, please visit our
Board of Health webpage.
Executive
Dr. Rebecca Comley
(Acting) Medical Officer of Health
Brent Richardson
Chief Executive Officer |
Corporate Services
Katie Greene
Manager, People, Culture & Support Services
Lisa DiDonato
Director, Finance
Alex Barrera
Manager, Information Technology
Allison Campbell
Manager, Internal Communications & Community Engagement |
Foundational Support
Alexey Babayan
Director, Foundational Standards
Hilary Wren-Atilola
Manager, Population Health Assessment
Ryan Spiteri
Manager, Communications |
Program Standards
Gerry Moniz
Manager, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention
Manager, Substance Use & Schools
Joan Millsap
Manager, Healthy Growth & Development
Filip Pajtondziev
Manager, Infectious Diseases & Environmental Health
Michelle Regan
Manager, Clinic Services
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