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Change-making through government vs. governance
What Makes Public Policy Healthy?
THE ISSUE: Healthy Public Policy
Healthy aging through an equity lens: Older adults experiencing homelessness
Statement on the announcement regarding the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
On-demand Webinar: Local Government Leaders Speaker Series – Living Wage Policies
New Healthy Public Policy Speaker Series explores policy ideas for creating improved health and well-being in B.C. communities
New Resource: Applying an Equity Lens in Age-friendly Communities Planning
New Healthy Communities grants bolster Indigenous and local government efforts to create equitable policies and processes
On-demand webinar – Diverse Voices: Community-based approaches to making evaluation attainable & equitable
About Us
BC Healthy Communities is a province-wide not-for-profit organization that facilitates the ongoing development of healthy, thriving and resilient communities. We provide a range of resources, programs, funding and fee-for-service offerings that support multi-sectoral groups to collaborate around a shared vision for a common purpose.
Our Services
We offer a range of services that reflect our interdisciplinary team’s expertise in planning, public health, and community engagement. Our service model is not linear – rather, it reflects the continuous process of improving and strengthening community health and well-being through policy and programs.
Our Programs
PlanH supports local governments creating healthier communities through funding, resources, learning opportunities and leading practices for healthy public policy.
Our Age-Friendly Community Capacity Building program supports communities across the province as they plan for active aging.
ElderConnect is a unified, connected, community-based wellness navigation system developed in partnership with the ElderCare Foundation.
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