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The Haldimand and Norfolk Board of Health has approved the 2024-27 Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) Strategic Plan.  

 The document guides staff as they strive to meet the public health needs of the community while responding to changes in the public health system. It also communicates priorities with partners and the communities the Health Unit serves. 

The plan focuses on four priority areas – each with specific goals and objectives over the next four years. The noted priorities in the plan include health equity, community and sector relationships, workforce well-being and resilience, and change management. 

 Priorities were identified jointly with people in roles across the Health Unit. Input from partner organizations and local elected officials, along with the results of HNHU’s 2022 Community Needs Assessment, were also used to shape the four-year plan. 

 Current and future Health Unit initiatives and programs will be designed to align with these priorities, and the Strategic Plan will also be integrated into the budget process, departmental plans, and staff goals. 

To view the report, visit hnhu.org/our-mission. 

Quotes 

Dr. Joyce Lock, Medical Officer of Health 

“I would like to thank everyone who was involved in putting this important document together. The strategic plan is our guiding light – something we can come back to when making decisions on what is best for our communities.” 

Chair Mayor Amy Martin, Haldimand and Norfolk Board of Health 

“The four key priorities of the Strategic Plan will provide a blueprint for staff to guide them in delivering the best possible programs and services and enable them to track progress in meeting goals and expectations over the next four years.”