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Ruth Beck, Planning Leader
Population Health
How can a Health Authority Support Local Government in Community Health Promotion?
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ublic Health A
gency of Canada,
2005
Healthy Living Networks
Across the province
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Kammotion…
A blueprint for a healthier, more active Kamloops!
In Kamloops…
In Creston…Girls Night Out
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ealth Agency of C
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In Trail…
Trail Community Lead Task Force
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Geometric Mean Blood Lead Level (µg/dL)
Trail US National Average US CDC Guideline
History of Children’s Blood Lead Levels in Trail
1. The community needs to define the issue and drive the process
The health authority plays a supporting role
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ealth Agency of C
anada,
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2. The health issue goes in the middle
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ealth Agency of C
anada, 2005
School Boards
Local Government
Churches & Service Clubs
Health Authority
First Nations
Provincial Ministries
Community Non-Profits
Business Community
Trail Lead Task Force Collaboration
Cominco
Community Member
Community Member
Ministry of Environment
Community Member
Community Member
Community Member
United Steelworkers of
America
Regional District of Kootenay/Boundary
School District No. 11
Trail & District Environmental Network
City of Trail(Chair)
Ministry of Health
23%
27%40%
10%
City of Trail
Funding1991-2000
$5,000,000 CDN
3. A health authority may offer expertise, resources or connections
•Supply evidence about health issues & proven interventions
•Provide evaluation expertise
•Bring key players to the table
•Take part in collaborative planning and action
•Leverage resources
•Be a Champion
3. A Health Authority may offer expertise, resources or connections
•Supply evidence about health issues & proven interventions
•Provide evaluation expertise
•Bring key players to the table
•Take part in collaborative planning and action
•Leverage resources
•Be a Champion
It’s a balancing act for a health authority
3. A Health Authority may offer expertise, resources or connections
•Supply evidence about health issues & proven interventions
•Provide evaluation expertise
•Bring key players to the table
•Take part in collaborative planning and action
•Leverage resources
•Be a Champion
It’s all about community
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ealth Agency of C
anada, 2005
