NSLHD Strategic Plan 2022-2027 - FINAL

STRATEGIC OUTCOME 3 (continued)

Objectives

3.1 Improve population health through the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and services to improve health and reduce the burden of chronic disease Ensuring a healthy environment through to health promotion, illness prevention, early identification and intervention in disease, and supporting people to manage their health and maximise their wellness.

3.2 Decrease the burden of disease by reducing risk factors and promoting health and wellness Appropriately targeting strategies and education programs, in conjunction with improved health literacy, to impact on the health choices people make. » Facilitate healthy eating

» Increase use of virtual care programs that people can access at their convenience. » Promote health literacy and provide access to information in a variety of formats and languages that encourages

and active living among our community as well as minimising tobacco use and alcohol intake. » Partner with local government and non-government organisations to improve connectedness across communities and reduce the impact of social isolation. » Provide programs in the settings where people live, learn, work, and come together.

» Enable a renewed focus on primary prevention activities to keep people healthy and prevent hospitalisation. » Invest in early detection and intervention to reduce the development and impact of chronic disease to enable people to remain well in the community. » Maintain high rates of

» Plan and prepare to protect our population from communicable diseases, pandemics and other environmental threats to health. » Strengthen communication and partnerships internally and with primary and community providers such as the Sydney North Health Network to increase awareness of available services, reduce duplication and address gaps in services. » Increase utilisation of evidence-based metrics to measure success of our population health programs.

healthy behaviours and increases community awareness of risk factors for disease.

immunisation and vaccination, particularly for children and high risk groups such as the elderly and people with chronic disease.

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