Healthy communities
Public Health, governments, schools, and community organizations must work together to shape policies, environments, and systems that address the root causes of health inequities.
Working together to make a lasting impact
At Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), our services work together to support healthy communities, promote well-being, and address the broader factors that impact health.
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Healthy environments and climate change team
Good health depends on much more than health care. Our physical and social envi…
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Health Promotion Grants
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Health Promotion Community Investments develops,…
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Health data and reporting
Our regional Public Health surveillance team works to improve public health thr…
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Healthy Public Policy
The Healthy Public Policy Unit (HPPU) collaborates in communities across the VC…
Health begins in the communities where we live, work, learn and play. We’re committed to building communities where everyone has an equal opportunity to be healthy.
Health inequities, avoidable differences in health, are often linked to factors like income, housing, and education.
When communities are designed to support healthy living, people are more likely to thrive and stay resilient.
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.