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Advance Public Health
Enable people to make informed choices to
stay healthy and live longer
Create healthy environments through innovation and collaboration
Support industry sector in achieving healthy built and natural environments
Champion practice focused training of public health professionals
Advance Public
Health Consulting
As a professional with extensive experience within Ontario’s public health system, I believe we can improve our own health and well-being by understanding public health principles and how we interact with our environment.
Tony Amalfa, CEO
Achievements
I managed high performance teams responsible for public health programs that affect us every day. My experience ranges from traditional public health programs that ensure safe drinking water, food, public pools and beaches to evolving areas such as climate change and exposure to hazards in the environment.
Now in the private sector, I look forward to applying my energy to advancing public health from a new perspective.
FROM TONY:
We Can Improve Our Health
I believe we can improve our own health and well being by understanding public health principles and how we interact with the environment.
Business Lines
Public Health Consulting supporting industry and government
Seminars and corporate consultations addressing various public health topics
Customized training for certified public health inspectors
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NEW
Drinking Water Protection Services
Assess the safety of drinking water for rural properties and cottages serviced by private water systems
Onsite Property Assessment
Detailed assessment to identify natural or manmade threats to private water supplies
Remote Property Assessment
Detailed assessment of private water supply performed virtually with the property owner
Remote Water Testing
Consultation and targeted water testing of bacterial and chemical parameters to assess safety of private water supply
Community Surveys
Property assessments for communities of 5 households or more; includes testing of bacterial indicators to assess safety of well water
Well Reports
Search and retrieval service for individual well reports providing vital information about private well water supplies
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Advancing the concepts of public health to enable people to stay healthy and live longer
your business?
If you operate a business that offers goods and services directly to the public, you have a responsibility to protect the health of your patrons. A key part of fulfilling this responsibility is understanding the regulations that apply to your business and implementing procedures that ensure they are followed.
In 2018, Ontario revised a number of regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, including those that apply to Food Premises (O. Reg. 493/17), Public Pools (O. Reg. 565/17) and Recreational Camps (O. Reg. 503/17).
Public health inspectors work with business operators by providing guidance, education and where necessary, carry out enforcement actions to ensure businesses are operating safely. In many cases, operators could benefit from additional professional help to address issues that affect their particular facilities. Advance Public Health Consulting is here to help by offering professional services designed for operators of food premises, public pools and spas, recreational camps and small drinking water systems.
Tap into our extensive public health experience through service options tailored to your needs.
Remote consultations (by phone up to 1.5 hours)
- Book a consultation today and learn about key changes of the regulation and how they apply to your business
- Consultations will be scheduled within 2 to 4 days of registration
- Send your questions or issues to be discussed in advance of your consultation to ensure maximum value for your time
- Receive a written summary of the consultation for your files
- A complete assessment and written report of your facility and recommendations for ensuring full compliance with the regulation that applies to your business
- Training is typically coupled with an onsite public health assessment leading to a customized workshop for your staff
- Customized presentations for management or staff meetings are available to maximize your understanding of the regulations and promote safe and healthy environments for your clients
Public Health Insights
Let’s start a conversation about public health
Public health is all around us whether we are enjoying a quiet family night at home or trying out a new high end restaurant in our neighbourhood.
Knowing how we interact with our environment, in the many settings we pass through every day, helps us understand and take better care of ourselves and our families.
Raising awareness about public health is about learning how to ask the right questions.
The Insights feature will help focus on the right questions to enable people to reach optimal health and well-being. Drop in whenever you have a few minutes and see the latest updates on public health.
Targeting and Testing Chemicals in Private Wells
"The water sample from my private well came back free of Total coliform and E. coli bacteria, indicating it is safe to use. Should I be concerned about harmful chemicals?” Safe drinking water is not only free from disease-causing organisms, but it is also free of...
Safe Water, Peace of Mind: Well Water Testing
An estimated 1.6 million people in Ontario rely on private wells for their drinking water supply (Auditor General of Ontario, 2013). Unlike drinking water provided by municipalities, which are under strict provincial legislation, home and cottage owners supplied by...
Insight: A Renewed Spotlight on Lead and Drinking Water
Most people will agree that any effort to reduce exposure to lead, especially for children, is welcome news. Lowering the amount of lead in drinking water in a thoughtful, practical and cost-effective way, however, is a more challenging issue. There has been a lot of...
Working with Ontario’s Public Health Units to Support the Implementation of the New Ontario Regulation 493/17 Regulation
Kevin Freeborn, Expert in Food Safety and Foodservice Management Reg. 493/17, the new Ontario Food Premises Regulation, came into effect on July 1, 2018, modernizing the previous regulation which dated back to 1967. The Food Premises Regulation has removed outdated...
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Tony Amalfa, CEO
647-861-1885
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Tony Amalfa, CEO
647-861-1885