Community Health Promotion Projects (HPP)
Region 08 - Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Organization: Neighbours Regional
Association of Rouyn-Noranda
Project description 2012-2013:
Neighbours Health Promotion Project 2012-2013
Neighbours aims to continue developing and updating a
database on programs offered in both English and French, in and
out of the region, as well as identify services offered in local
non-profits. Existing services and materials that match the
ESC’s needs will also be identified. Neighbours will also
continue hosting community health videoconference sessions,
flanked by local health professionals at each session.
Communications through a variety of channels (print and web)
will consistently promote the ongoing collection of resources
and local access points to Rouyn-Noranda health and social
services.
Project description 2011-2012:
Neighbours Health Promotion Project 2011-2012
Neighbours serves the English-speaking population of the
Rouyn-Noranda area through facilitating information sharing,
defending the right of access to service in English and
organizing social and cultural events. This year the team
conducts a health needs assessment, to update the antiquated
data. Neighbours also plans to leverage the interest and
willingness of community non-profits interested in delivering
services to the community.
The increase in ageing residents, in addition to the growing
lack of younger people to provide care, calls for critical
attention to be paid to volunteers who need support, guidance,
and information. Neighbours aims to bolster greater leadership
in, and access to, health initiatives for youth who have very
few English language resources and activities in their
communities.
Project description 2010-2011:
Neighbours Community Health Promotion Project
We will enhance the access to health prevention campaigns such as stop smoking and breast cancer screening, and launch a “Growing Strong” program for school students. We intend to promote the establishment of a partnership between the CSSS and School Board and support the School to build effective partnerships with health institutions. Identify 3 health promotion priorities to address in the coming years through consultation with the CSSS targeting young families, the 30-60 years age group and seniors.
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