HEAL’s Vision
Healthy People and Strong Sustainable Communities.
HEAL’s Mission
To foster and support interconnected communities in Northern British Columbia by working together, engaging in strong community development, supportive physical and social environments and ensuring food security policy.
HEAL understands health to be a policy matter
Public Policy
. . . the various actions of a government designed to modify the behaviour of citizens that are ultimately backed up by its legitimate coercive powers granted by a democratically elected legislature
W.T. Stanbury, 1993
Healthy Public Policy
. . . is characterized by an explicit concern for health and equity in all areas of policy and an accountability for health impact.
WHO, 1988
