Talk about health
Consultation has concluded
From October 2015 to April 2016, we asked Nova Scotians what we need to do to create a healthier future. Talk about health included 42 face-to-face conversations with almost 1,000 people in communities across the province, asking big questions about how we can change our health status. Our Community Health Boards and many other community partners and stakeholders collaborated to make these events a huge success.
The feedback we’ve received from community participants has painted a picture of where Nova Scotians see the challenges for achieving good health and also the opportunities we have to make change. There was a lot of hope expressed and the people who attended these conversations were very engaged.
What we heard
It’s time to report back on what we heard. We have in these five key themes:
·Cooperate, coordinate, collaborate
·Encourage a healthy population
Read about each of the themes in the Talk about health Phase I report here. Please take some time to read over each of the themes while you think about these questions:
1. Can we afford to stand back and see what happens if we do nothing and let the conversation end here?
2. How can we better support our own health, our community and our province?
3. How can we move forward from here to create a better culture of health in Nova Scotia?
For a quick snapshot of Phase 1, take a look at the infographic.
What’s next?
Phase II of Talk about health is still in the planning stages. We will be posting regular updates here as we continue to consult and plan with our partners.
In the meantime, please let us know what you think of anything you read in the Talk about health report or elsewhere by participating on the site or by email. For other opportunities to engage with the Nova Scotia Health Authority, please visit us online.
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Talk about health Sydney
Share Talk about health Sydney on Facebook Share Talk about health Sydney on Twitter Share Talk about health Sydney on Linkedin Email Talk about health Sydney linkOn March 3, our colleagues at Shannex hosted a conversation with seniors to meet JanetKnox, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Health Authority. Residents at Parkland CapeBreton talked about where the health system is and where it needs to go. Here are someof the things we heard.
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Talk about health Kentville
Share Talk about health Kentville on Facebook Share Talk about health Kentville on Twitter Share Talk about health Kentville on Linkedin Email Talk about health Kentville linkOn February 26, the Western Kings Community Health Board hosted a conversation withPeopleWorx to talk about where the health system is and where it needs to go. Here are someof the things we heard:
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Talk about health Middleton
Share Talk about health Middleton on Facebook Share Talk about health Middleton on Twitter Share Talk about health Middleton on Linkedin Email Talk about health Middleton linkOn February 12th, the Annapolis Community Health Board hosted a conversation with Continuing Care students at the NSCC. They talked about where the health system is and where it needs to go. Here are some of the things we heard.
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Talk about health New Glasgow
Share Talk about health New Glasgow on Facebook Share Talk about health New Glasgow on Twitter Share Talk about health New Glasgow on Linkedin Email Talk about health New Glasgow linkOn February 29th, the Community Health Boards of Pictou County hosted a Talk about health conversation in New Glasgow. Read about what was said!
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The cost of poor men's health
Share The cost of poor men's health on Facebook Share The cost of poor men's health on Twitter Share The cost of poor men's health on Linkedin Email The cost of poor men's health linkAccording to the Canadian Men's Health Foundation,
Tobacco smoking, excess weight, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity are among the leading causes of chronic disease in Canadian men. Together, these four modifiable risk factors contribute to approximately 40 different chronic conditions. For example, it’s estimate that 78% of chronic lung disease, 73% of cancers of the head and neck, 72% of lung cancers, 67% of type 2 diabetes, 58% of heart disease, 56% of strokes, 52% of colorectal cancers and 30% of chronic back pain could be eliminated based on the removal of these four risk factors in Canadian men.
By reducing the amount of modifiable risk factors in a population, we can therefore reduce the incidence of many chronic diseases and the economic burden that these diseases pose. Chronic diseases have a direct impact on the use of healthcare resources such as hospitalizations, physician services, drug utilization, etc. In addition, they increase the risk of both short- and long-term disability and premature death.
Read more in the report, The Economic Burden Associated with Tobacco Smoking, Excess Weight, Alcohol Consumption and Physical Inactivity in Canadian Men, or see the infographic.What do you think men in Nova Scotia could do to reduce their risk factors for chronic diseases?
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Talk about health Lawrencetown
Share Talk about health Lawrencetown on Facebook Share Talk about health Lawrencetown on Twitter Share Talk about health Lawrencetown on Linkedin Email Talk about health Lawrencetown linkOn February 23rd, the Annapolis Community Health Board hosted a conversation with the Family Matters Family Resource Centre in Lawrencetown. Here are some of the things that were said.
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What was said in Argyle
Share What was said in Argyle on Facebook Share What was said in Argyle on Twitter Share What was said in Argyle on Linkedin Email What was said in Argyle linkOn January 22nd, the Reseau Sante hosted a Talk about health conversation in Argyle. Check out was said!
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Ce qu’on nous a dit à Argyle
Share Ce qu’on nous a dit à Argyle on Facebook Share Ce qu’on nous a dit à Argyle on Twitter Share Ce qu’on nous a dit à Argyle on Linkedin Email Ce qu’on nous a dit à Argyle linkLe 22 janvier, le Réseau Santé a été l’hôte d’une conversation avec Carmelle D’Entremont,vice-présidente du Développement organisationnel et personnel, pour parler de la situationactuelle du système de santé et de l’orientation qu’on doit lui donner. Voici certains descommentaires que nous avons entendus.
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Parlons Santé Sydney
Share Parlons Santé Sydney on Facebook Share Parlons Santé Sydney on Twitter Share Parlons Santé Sydney on Linkedin Email Parlons Santé Sydney linkParticipez à la conversation à Sydney le 31 mars.
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