Healthy City Strategy

The development of a Mississauga Diabetes Healthy City Strategy will guide risk reduction and ways to improve how we live, work and play to ultimately decrease the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Mississauga, creating a healthier city.

The City is working with the community, industry, agency and government partners to better understand Mississauga’s unique diabetes challenges, identify community needs and priorities, build the strategy and determine the action plan. Collaborators include:

  • Peel Public Health
  • University of Toronto Mississauga Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations
  • Trillium Health Partners Institute for Better Health Family and Child Health Initiative
  • Cities for Better Health

Public engagement

The City engaged with Mississauga residents, especially those who are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, to identify areas of change and generate insights to build the Mississauga Diabetes Healthy City Strategy.

Thank you to all who participated in focus groups, completed a survey, attended the Diabetes Healthy City Expo and engaged on this project. The "City Connector" (Mivian Consulting) for this project has compiled the community engagement results and identified key findings in their community engagement report.

The City has used this report to frame a draft Healthy City Strategy. On October 24, the community joined us to discuss the draft Healthy City Strategy. For more information, review the community session presentation, comment sheet and meeting notes.

Staff will bring the Healthy City Strategy report to General Committee of Council for their consideration for approval on December 4, 2024, and residents are welcome to attend. For the full report and agenda, refer to the committee calendar.

The development of a Mississauga Diabetes Healthy City Strategy will guide risk reduction and ways to improve how we live, work and play to ultimately decrease the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Mississauga, creating a healthier city.

The City is working with the community, industry, agency and government partners to better understand Mississauga’s unique diabetes challenges, identify community needs and priorities, build the strategy and determine the action plan. Collaborators include:

  • Peel Public Health
  • University of Toronto Mississauga Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations
  • Trillium Health Partners Institute for Better Health Family and Child Health Initiative
  • Cities for Better Health

Public engagement

The City engaged with Mississauga residents, especially those who are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, to identify areas of change and generate insights to build the Mississauga Diabetes Healthy City Strategy.

Thank you to all who participated in focus groups, completed a survey, attended the Diabetes Healthy City Expo and engaged on this project. The "City Connector" (Mivian Consulting) for this project has compiled the community engagement results and identified key findings in their community engagement report.

The City has used this report to frame a draft Healthy City Strategy. On October 24, the community joined us to discuss the draft Healthy City Strategy. For more information, review the community session presentation, comment sheet and meeting notes.

Staff will bring the Healthy City Strategy report to General Committee of Council for their consideration for approval on December 4, 2024, and residents are welcome to attend. For the full report and agenda, refer to the committee calendar.

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  • Why isn’t child welfare at the table?

    Karen asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question.  The City's Recreation Department has a strong relationship with Child welfare agencies in Peel, particularly Peel Children’s Aid. Through a collaborative relationship, many opportunities are explored, from recreation programs to leadership opportunities. Peel Children’s Aid also supports our team by providing training so we can better support the children and families in our community. There are many occasions for families to participate in recreation in our City at low or no cost. Subsidy is available for those who qualify when cost is a barrier.

  • What role does the City’s Therapeutic Line of Business play in the Diabetes Strategy?

    Mike Erison asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question.  The Therapeutic Line of Business in Recreation plays a vital role with the City’s overall strategy to addressing diabetes.   Programs under this line include partnership programs, classes customized to address challenges of chronic conditions, and entry opportunities for residents who may be deconditioned or new to exercise.  

    Our partnerships with health organizations offer a pathway from hospital and therapy treatments to customized programs onsite at community centres that allow those recovering to continue physical activity, engage in the community, and create social connections.  

    Our therapeutic drop-in classes in water and on land focus on modified exercise suited for those living chronic conditions, recovering from surgery, needing or preferring more gentle exercise.  Programs have smaller ratios and are lead by highly qualified staff who provide guidance to allow participants to self-select options that best fit their needs.  

  • Beyond municipal case studies, what other CCD resources will the City access via its membership?

    Andrej Galinac asked over 1 year ago

    As a member of Cities Changing Diabetes (CCD), the City benefits from being connected to more than 45 cities around the world that are also members.  This enables the sharing of information and best practices.  CCD has built  comprehensive toolkits and resources for understanding the type 2 diabetes situation in communities and community engagement.  All of which City has benefited from and continues to do so.

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