Community Partners

KFL&A Public Health

Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health works with communities to promote and protect the public’s health by providing public health programs and services. An accredited organization of over 225 staff and 150 volunteers who deliver mandatory health programs and services set by the Province of Ontario in the Health Protection and Promotion Act, the underlying goal of their programs and services–from nutrition and food safety, raising healthy babies and children, sexual health, smoking cessation, and many other public health areas–is to promote and protect the health of the more than 180,000 residents of Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington.

Community Actions

Action	Target	Status	Themes
Safe Water Program As part of the Ontario Building Code (Sewage Systems), Public Health Inspectors provide regulatory oversight of drinking water, recreational water use and sewage systems.	Meet the provincial safe water goals.	Ongoing	Primary theme: EN2 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN2
Changing the Culture of Alcohol Use in Kingston This program aims to reduce alcohol-related harms in our community in order to achieve a positive impact on the health and wellness and safety for all Kingston residents. A Check Your Drinking survey is available.	Reducing alcohol related harms in our community.	Ongoing “It Starts Here: A Conversation about Alcohol in the City of Kingston”was launched at a community forum in November 2012. The goal of this alcohol report is to identify the scope of alcohol-related harm in the City of Kingston, and to help motivate and guide key stakeholders and the community in the development of a local Alcohol Strategy.	Primary theme: SO2 All themes by pillar Social: SO2
Supporting the Education of Registered Dietitians Internship supporting the professional licensing of dietetic interns so to positively contribute to the nutritional health of individuals, groups and the population as a whole.	For each year's group of dietetic interns to successfully pass the College of Dietitians entry exam, obtain their licenses to practice as Registered Dietitians and secure employment.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO1 All themes by pillar Economic: EC3 Social: SO1 SO3
Trails-at-a-Glance Brochure and Website Further details and the brochure are available on the website.	Increase public awareness of how to be more physically active on trails.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO2 All themes by pillar Social: SO2
Active and Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) Is an internal (ASRTS School Team Working Group), and external (School Commuting Working Group — sub-group of Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation), a group of KFL&A Public Health staff, and members of the community.	To increase physical activity levels of elementary and secondary school students, families and staff by encouraging the use of active transportation to, from and at school, thereby establishing a foundation of lifelong physical activity.	Ongoing	Primary theme: EN5 All themes by pillar Economic: EC4 Environmental: EN5 Social: SO2 SO5 SO1
Community Physical Activity Pass Every Grade 5 and 9 student in KFL&A receives a Community Physical Activity Pass in November of each year which entitles them to free access to community skate and swim times as well as 10 free visits to the YMCA and free use of the INVISTA Recreation Centre until the following August.	To increase the physical activity of youth by increasing their access to and participation in community recreation facilities.	Annual pass	Primary theme: SO2 All themes by pillar Social: SO2
Public Health Environmental Committee An internal committee that leads in the identification, development, and promotion of strategies to foster a culture that supports active stewardship of the environment.	To establish a workplace culture that makes choosing to protect the environment the right and the easy choice.	Ongoing	Primary theme: EN1 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN1
Master of Public Health (MPH) Practicum As part of half-credit course, Foundations of Public Health Practice, at Queen’s University, KFL&A Public Health offers MPH students a 4-month practicum opportunity to apply their course work to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health policies and programs.	To equip MPH graduates to practice competently in public health.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO1 All themes by pillar Economic: EC3 Social: SO1
Workplace Wellness Program Increase awareness of chronic diseases by creating healthy workplaces.	Reduce the risk of chronic diseases through the creation of healthy workplaces.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO2 All themes by pillar Economic: EC3 Social: SO2
Nutritious Food Basket A survey used to monitor the cost and affordability of healthy eating in Canada. The survey includes 67 food items found in Canada’s Food Guide and used to prepare nutritious meals and snacks. More information on The Cost of Eating Healthy in KFL&A 2010 is available.	Measure the cost of eating according to current nutrition recommendations and food consumption data.	Ongoing (annual report)	Primary theme: SO3 All themes by pillar Social: SO3
Good Food Box Site For more information, see last item on the website under "Eating Well". A flyer is also available.	To provide access to fresh vegetables and fruit at wholesale prices.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO3 All themes by pillar Social: SO3
Healthy Eating Partnership Meetings Meetings with community members who are engaged in food and nutrition issues and initiatives.	- Increase the capacity of community partners to coordinate and develop local healthy eating programs and services. - Work with municipalities to support healthy public policy and creation or enhancement of supportive environments.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO3 All themes by pillar Social: SO3
Community Food Advisor Program For more information, see second item on the website under "Eating Well". A pamphlet is also available.	Provide reliable information and education that promotes safe and nutritious food selection, preparation, and storage practices.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO3 All themes by pillar Social: SO3 SO2
Tap into Water Part of the Motiv8 Initiative. Learn more about Tap Into Kingston or to become a water fill station partner.	Reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by promoting and providing access to free tap water in the community.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO2 All themes by pillar Environmental: EN2 Social: SO2
Motiv8 Initiative A full description is available on the website.	- Increase the percentage of KFL&A adults whose activity level meets the recommendations outlined in Health Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living. - Increase the percentage of KFL&A adults whose diet meets the recommendations outlined in Health Canada’s Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide.	Ongoing	Primary theme: SO2 All themes by pillar Social: SO2 SO3