Moving Upstream - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Executive Summary
Health Goals and Population Outcomes
Four health goals have been identified within the 2013-2018 Strategic Plan, and
they will provide direction for all program work done within the Health Unit.
For each goal, specific population outcomes have been identified which will be
the focus for Health Unit programs and services:
Goal #1 Healthy Baby/Child/Youth Growth and Development.
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A baby/child/youth friendly community exists in Leeds,Grenville & Lanark.
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Children have effective parenting.
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Children and Youth have Developmental Assets®.
Goal #2 Healthy Living for all Residents.
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Residents participate in regular outdoor physical activity & play.
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Residents eat healthy foods.
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Residents maintain oral health.
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Residents manage stress and have positive mental health.
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Residents keep immunizations up-to-date.
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Residents make healthy, active choices re: sexuality, tobacco, alcohol, drugs,
injury, infection prevention.
Goal #3 Health Equity within the Population.
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Residents have food security.
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Residents have strong social connections.
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Residents have access to healthy living opportunities.
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Residents have access to public health services.
Goal #4 Healthy Environments.
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Residents live in an environment with healthy air, water and food.
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Childcare and residential care settings are hygienic.
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Residents live in a healthy built environment.
The goals are interconnected and mutually dependent. Children with healthy
development are more likely to make choices for healthy living. Healthy
environments support healthy living choices and healthy child development and
improve health equity, so that there is less disparity within the population. More
residents having access to good housing, adequate income and clothing, healthy
food, and recreation opportunities will contribute to healthy child development
and healthy living.
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Moving Upstream: 2013-2018 Strategic Plan
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit