Improving Health Together: The Chronic Disease Policy Framework
Improving Health Together: The Chronic Disease Policy Framework
In December 2011, the Provincial Government released Improving Health Together: A Policy Framework for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management in Newfoundland and Labrador. This Framework sets the direction for chronic disease prevention and management by all partners including government, community groups, employers, the health system, and individuals. In addition to disease-specific actions, the Framework focuses on health system changes which will provide improved support for people at risk of developing, or living with, all types of chronic diseases.
Current and future actions will stem from these policy statements:
- Self-management: Being the manager of your own health
- Prevention and awareness: Promoting health and preventing disease
- Health-care delivery: Organizing and coordinating services to meet the needs of individuals
- Practice guidelines: Using current information and standards to provide quality care
- Information systems and research: Collecting and using data to guide and monitor programs and services
- Community action: Working together for better health