Health Promotion Strategy
The Health Promotion Strategy provides a framework for increased
investment in promotion and prevention activities at the territorial,
regional, local and individual levels. It builds on the Community
Wellness Directions Document and addresses priority areas for the
Northwest Territories as outlined in the Department's strategic plan, Shaping Our Future: A Strategic
Plan for Health and Wellness.
An effective Health Promotion Strategy will improve the health status
of northerners by reducing the incidence of preventable illnesses.
Health promotion is an internationally recognized and comprehensive
approach to preventing illness, reducing harm, building the capacity of
residents and promoting increased personal responsibility.
In order to succeed fully, the Health Promotion Strategy must include
the following components: community development, an emphasis on
communication, reorienting services, research and knowledge development,
healthy public policy, training and skill development and an increased
focus on working together.
The Department is currently focusing on the following priority areas:
Each of the four priorities
will involve collaboration with many partners to successfully increase
the focus on improving the physical and mental health of al NWT
residents, especially children. Research has shown that even modest
investments in promotion and prevention programs can make a significant
saving in treatment or rehabilitation costs.
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Last Updated: November 14, 2006 |
