A Powerful Collaborative Approach to Community Health in the Capital Regional District
Children skateboarding to school; communities working together to remove barriers that keep members of some groups from being physically active; residents seamlessly transitioning between cycling, taking transit and walking; families strolling to local playgrounds and...
Growing Impact – Learning and Leadership Cohort Launched
How do communities innovate to increase their impact on complex issues in their communities? Four communities from distinct health authorities are working to grow their impact through the inaugural healthy communities learning and leadership cohort called ‘Growing...
Neighbourhood Data for Metro Vancouver Added to My Health My Community Atlas
Neighbourhood profiles for Metro Vancouver have been added to the My Health My Community Atlas. This new data is a great tool for community groups, health agencies, local governments and interested residents, and an effective way to assist with policy development,...
Prioritizing Health and Wellness in Houston
The District of Houston created a Health and Wellness Charter that helps the northern community cope with challenges, plan effectively, and work towards a shared vision that provides greater health for all residents. The Charter incorporates contributions from...PlanH Local Leaders Cam: Josie Osborne, Tofino
Mayor Josie Osborne of Tofino enthuses about the Coastal Family Resource Coalition: a “virtual and real network and hub of people who are involved in all aspects of community, healthy living and personal health, with a special focus on children, youth and...PlanH Local Leaders Cam: Jessie Hemphill, Port Hardy
In this video recorded at the 2015 UBCM Convention, Jessie Hemphill of Port Hardy celebrates the success of many different ministries, organizations, and community members collaborating with local government to discuss health issues within the community. Results have...
Integrated Community Sustainability Planning: Implications for Rural BC (2012)
This research explored the extent to which rural areas are and should be engaged with sustainability planning, what that looks like in a rural context and if stakeholders feel a sense of engagement with urban and provincial sustainability goals. The findings are...
Rural Health Information Hub (US)
The Rural Health Information Hub provides short, accessible, evidence based descriptions of a range of models, innovations and initiatives. Use this as a stepping off point to dig deeper or adapt the innovation into your own community. – Rural Health Information...