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Chair Robert Hobson UBCM Healthy Communities Committee

UBCM and Health Promotion: Current Initiatives. Chair Robert Hobson UBCM Healthy Communities Committee. UBCM Conference Vancouver, BC – September 26, 2005. UBCM Healthy Communities Committee. Chair Robert Hobson Mayor Sharon Hartwell, Vice Chair Councillor Ellen Woodsworth

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Chair Robert Hobson UBCM Healthy Communities Committee

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  1. UBCM and Health Promotion: Current Initiatives Chair Robert Hobson UBCM Healthy Communities Committee UBCM Conference Vancouver, BC – September 26, 2005

  2. UBCM Healthy Communities Committee Chair Robert Hobson Mayor Sharon Hartwell, Vice Chair Councillor Ellen Woodsworth Councillor Bev Bellina Mayor Wayne Dahlen

  3. Current UBCM Initiatives

  4. To improve the health of British Columbians through leadership that enhances collaborative action to promote physical activity, healthy eating and living smoke free. Advocacy Collaboration Capacity Building BCHLA’s Mandate

  5. 9 out of 10 British Columbians aged 12+ will not smoke 7 out of 10 British Columbians aged 12+ will eatat least 5 servings vegetables and fruits a day. 7 out of 10 British Columbians aged 12+ will be physically active. 7 out of 10 British Columbians aged 20-64 will be at a healthyweight. Healthy Living: Targets for 2010

  6. 27 strategic recommendations Regulatory & Economic Interventions Community Based Interventions School & Work-based Interventions Surveillance, Evaluation & Administration www.bchealthyliving.ca The Winning Legacy

  7. Local Government Employee Health Promotion Project A partnership between The Union of B.C. Municipalities & 2010 Legacies Now UBCM Conference Vancouver, BC – September 26, 2005

  8. The Project Goals • To establish a network for people interested in Local Government employee health promotion • To provide information and support for Municipalities and Regional Districts in British Columbia to promote healthy living for their employees

  9. Project Activities • A survey was sent out to all UBCM • members in June to determine: • what programs, initiatives and policies are currently in place • successes, challenges and barriers • the level of interest in forming a network of practitioners in employee health & wellness

  10. Findings • Over half of the respondents presently undertake employee health promotion activities • 7 local governments are now considering implementing some activities for their employees • 50 people have already expressed interest in being part of a civic employee health promotion network

  11. Introducing ACE! Active Civic Employees Network • On the ACE webpage you will find: • results of the survey • links, resources and case studies • contact information for network members • the opportunity to communicate via message boards. • Find it on the UBCM website (www.civicnet.bc.ca) • under Services & Surveys

  12. UBCM Community Health Promotion Fund

  13. CHPF - Fund Goals To assist communities to build the skills and abilities required to address their own health promotion priorities. To strengthen the collaboration of local government, health authorities, and non-governmental health-related organizations in protecting and promoting the health of their citizens; and To support innovation, best practices development, information sharing, and networking related to health promotion.

  14. UBCM Community Health Promotion Fund • Pilot Project Phase funding priorities • Individual Health Promotion - physical activity, healthy eating, smoking cessation, healthy pregnancy • Addressing Environmental, Economic and/or Social Factors affecting health

  15. UBCM Community Health Promotion Fund • Pilot Project Phase • Deadline for Expressions of Interest from Local Governments: • September 30, 2005 • More Info: www.civicnet.bc.ca • or Alison McNeil in the UBCM office

  16. BC Healthy Communities Initiative

  17. Healthy Communities Model

  18. Healthy Communities Pillars community involvement intersectoral partnerships local government involvement healthy public policy

  19. Healthy Communities Initiative - Steering Committee 7 Provincial Organization Representatives 8 Community Representatives (4 local elected officials)

  20. Healthy Communities Initiative: Start-up Phase • Strategic Plan • Staff secretariat • Seed grant program

  21. Healthy Planning Seminars2005-2006 Sponsored by: UBCM Ministry of Health Planning Institute of BC Local Health Authorities

  22. What is Healthy Planning?

  23. Healthy Planning SeminarsLocation and Dates Oct. 20, 2005 Kelowna TBA Prince George Victoria Langley Nanaimo Vancouver

  24. Healthy Planning SeminarsProvincial Coordination Team Alison McNeilRoger Parsonage UBCMInterior Health Authority Tina Atva John Millar Planner, Citty of Surrey Provincial Health Services Authority Dr. Trevor Hancock Ministry of Health

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