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Healthy Communities Partnership: Lanark Leeds and Grenville

Healthy Communities Partnership: Lanark Leeds and Grenville. HCP: Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Who Are We?. Organizations, networks & individuals promoting health in 6 priority areas:. HCP Vision :.

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Healthy Communities Partnership: Lanark Leeds and Grenville

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  1. Healthy Communities Partnership: Lanark Leeds and Grenville

  2. HCP: Lanark, Leeds & GrenvilleWho Are We? Organizations, networks & individuals promoting health in 6 priority areas:

  3. HCP Vision: Healthy people in Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, who live, learn, work and play in healthy communities.

  4. Major Initiatives • Community consultation • Three initiatives • Healthy Community Vision Project • School Travel Planning • Accessibility and Inclusion

  5. Healthy Community Vision • All community members have the opportunity to make the choices that allow them to live a healthy life, regardless of income, education, ethnic background or ability. • Healthy community environments promote well being and quality of life and contribute to integrated community sustainability.

  6. Healthy Community Vision • Specific vision for each of the six topic areas • Each one has an Individual and Community focus • Everyone can contribute • For endorsement by: Board of Health, Municipalities, CHCs, School Boards, organizations, individuals

  7. Why Endorse? • Support healthy choices • Respond to interest of residents • Economic benefits – less absenteeism, innovation, less use of health are system • Working together makes change happen • Recognition of Contributions • e.g. Cycling, FoodCore, Municipal Drug Strategy, Safe Communities, Smoking Bylaws

  8. For Municipalities • Presentation at UCLG and LC • Presentations to municipalities • Endorse Healthy Communities Vision • Complete Healthy Communities Asset Inventory Tool (Physical Activity and Healthy Eating) • Report to Municipal Council • Resources to support municipal initiatives

  9. Municipal Asset Inventory • Identify strengths and assets • Spark ideas for low/no cost activities • Report suitable to apply for funding • Opportunity to compare with ‘like’ municipalities • Sharing/mentoring

  10. Thank you for your Time! Questions?

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