2024 - Report to the Community - Building Foundations for Healthier Communities

A Message from the Board of Health Chair

In 2024, Algoma Public Health continued to fulfill its mandate to promote and protect the health of all people in Algoma through programs, partnerships, and evidence-informed action. As a local public health agency, our role extends beyond individual care to advancing population health—ensuring that the conditions in which people live, work, learn, and age, support well-being for everyone.

A cornerstone of this work is the ongoing assessment of our region’s health. This year, we released the Community Health Profile, a comprehensive population health assessment informed by more than 2,000 indicators across multiple data sources. The Profile provides a detailed look at the health status of Algoma’s population, including social determinants of health, health behaviours, access to services, and patterns in morbidity and mortality. It serves as a critical foundation for setting public health priorities and aligning collective action to address health inequities.

Across all programs, from safe food and water, to emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention, oral health, and harm reduction - Algoma Public Health continues to respond to local needs with professionalism, compassion, and commitment to equity. We are grateful to our dedicated staff, our Board of Health, and our many community partners whose contributions help make this work possible.

Together, we are building the conditions for a healthier, more equitable future in Algoma.

Sally Hagman
Chair, Board of Health

Dr. John Tuinema
Acting Medical Officer of Health/CEO

Read the full report: Building Foundations for Healthier Communities (PDF)