Building Public Health Ontario: experience in developing a new public health agency.
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The history and development of Ontario's new public health agency, Public Health Ontario, is explored. The governance model and organizational structure are identified along with an overview of the relationship with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The strategic mission and vision are described as are the key functions. The building of the organization through new investments and divestments is explained. The paper concludes with an overview of the challenges encountered and the opportunities ahead.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique
دوره 103 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012