Preventive Public Health

"Prevention pays! We work to improve the health of people in the North by preventing illness, promoting healthy choices and protecting public health."

Preventive Public Health:

• Supports healthy growth and development ,
• Fosters healthy lifestyles,
• Helps to protect the public from health risks,
• Works to prevent illness and injury.

Preventive Public Health programs are delivered by a wide array of health professionals, including:

• Public Health Nurses

• Audiologists

• Speech Language Pathologists                                   

• Community Dietitians

• Dental Hygienists

• administrative and support staff
• and many others...

For more detailed information on specific Preventive Public Health programs, click here.

Also visit the HealthLink BC Files for regularly updated fact sheets on public health and safety topics.