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The Organizations

Kathy Germuth Public Health Nurse Northern Health, Kitimat Health Unit. Shaun O’Neill Deputy Director of Leisure Services District of Kitimat. The Organizations. Our Commitment. To the community To each organization To each other. Mission Statement

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The Organizations

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  1. Kathy Germuth Public Health Nurse Northern Health, Kitimat Health Unit Shaun O’Neill Deputy Director of Leisure Services District of Kitimat The Organizations

  2. Our Commitment • To the community • To each organization • To each other

  3. Mission Statement To educate, encourage, facilitate and support the residents of Kitimat as they move towards a more active lifestyle. To build on the strength of our community and involve a network of health and wellness conscious professionals and community members who work together for the health and wellness of Kitimat. Vision Through partnering with other stakeholders in our community and by using local media outlets to promote “Kick it Up Kitimat,” we will: Educate and promote the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle to the residents of Kitimat. Educate and promote the variety of opportunities that support an active lifestyle in Kitimat. Develop a sense of pride and empowerment in the residents of Kitimat when it comes to personal health and quality of life. Educate and promote the importance and benefits of developing social network through activity to improve health.

  4. Extended Community Partners • Kitimat Community Services Society • Snowflake Senior’s Centre • Kitamaat Village Recreation Centre • Multicultural groups • School District #82 • Kitimat Youth Centre • Churches

  5. Success Stories • Laugh and Eat Broccoli • Injury Free Fairs • Physio Swims • Multiple Women’s Wellness Events • FITT Program • Kitimat Valley Annual Walk/Run event • Active Community partner • Health and Wellness Fair

  6. Success Stories • 2007 International Learning Educational Resource Network (LERN) Award for Programming Excellence • 2007 BCRPA Programming Excellence Award

  7. 2010 BCRPA PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity: Northern Health and District of Kitimat Protocol 2008 BCRPA Active Communities Excellence Award Success Stories

  8. The Formal PartnershipFeb 25, 2008

  9. The Protocol District of Kitimat & Northern Health Active Living, Health and Wellness Partnership, Communication & Cooperation Protocol • Common purpose • Shared Values • Partnership • Communication • Cooperation

  10. Protocol Significance • Synergy • Sharing of resources • Increased funding opportunities • Research opportunities • Increased knowledge/Knowledge translation

  11. Radio Ad Promoting Men’s Health

  12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=95E5ARrYcsAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=95E5ARrYcsA

  13. Northern HealthMen's Health Commercial

  14. Next Steps • 2013 Men’s Health Initiative • Future program development • Future funding opportunities

  15. Keys to Success • Actively seek like-minded people & agencies • Recognize common purposes and shared values • Develop relationships through active partnering of shared initiatives • Document your successes

  16. Contact Info • Kathy Germuth • Public Health Nurse • Northern Health • Kathy.Germuth@northernhealth.ca • 250-632-3181 • Shaun O’Neill • Deputy Director of Leisure Services • Kitimat, BC • so’neill@kitimat.ca • 250-632-8959

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