1. Ruth Beck, Planning Leader Population Health How can a Health Authority Support Local Government in Community Health Promotion?

2. Everyone has a success story to share. © Public Health Agency of Canada, 2005

3. Healthy Living Networks Across the province © Public Health Agency of Canada, 2005

4. Kammotion… A blueprint for a healthier, more active Kamloops! In Kamloops…

5. In Creston… Girls Night Out © Public Health Agency of Canada, 2005

6. In Trail… Trail Community Lead Task Force

7. History of Children’s Blood Lead Levels in Trail

8. 1. The community needs to define the issue and drive the process The health authority plays a supporting role © Public Health Agency of Canada, 2005

9. 2. The health issue goes in the middle © Public Health Agency of Canada, 2005

10. School Boards Local Government Churches & Service Clubs Health Authority First Nations Provincial Ministries Community Non-Profits Business Community

11. Trail Lead Task Force Collaboration

12. 3. A health authority may offer expertise, resources or connections Supply evidence about health issues & proven interventions Provide evaluation expertise Bring key players to the table Take part in collaborative planning and action Leverage resources Be a Champion

14. 3. A Health Authority may offer expertise, resources or connections Supply evidence about health issues & proven interventions Provide evaluation expertise Bring key players to the table Take part in collaborative planning and action Leverage resources Be a Champion

15. It’s a balancing act for a health authority

16. 3. A Health Authority may offer expertise, resources or connections Supply evidence about health issues & proven interventions Provide evaluation expertise Bring key players to the table Take part in collaborative planning and action Leverage resources Be a Champion

17. It’s all about community © Public Health Agency of Canada, 2005