Healthy communities
We’re committed to building communities where everyone has an equal opportunity to be healthy.
Health begins in the communities where we live, work, learn and play. Public Health, governments, schools, and community organizations need to work together to shape policies, environments, and systems that address the root causes of health inequities.
Health inequities are avoidable differences in health related to income, housing, education, and other community factors.
People are more likely to thrive and stay resilient when communities are designed to support healthy living.
Supporting healthy communities
VCH Public Health teams collaborate to promote the well-being of our communities.
Healthy Public Policy
Policies affect how people live. The Healthy Public Policy Unit collaborates with governments and organizations to advance policies that improve opportunities for health and well-being.
Healthy Environments and Climate Change
Healthy environments are essential to foster resilient and thriving communities. The Healthy Environments and Climate Change team promotes well-being through healthy places.
Health Promotion Community Investments
Not-for-profit organizations build community capacity, create opportunities for health and well-being, and advocate for change. Health Promotion Community Investments provides grants and other support for their work.
Public Health Surveillance
We need information to make good decisions that contribute to population health. Public Health Surveillance uses data to help VCH and community partners understand community health and wellbeing.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion helps people take control of and improve their health. Community Health Specialists and Public Health Dietitians support programs that promote health and wellbeing in communities.
