Public Health works with others to understand the health of our communities and acts together to improve health.

The Public Health Services team in Colchester East Hants Health Authority:

• Works in partnership with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to promote and protect health, prevent illness and achieve well being using a population health approach;
• Works at the local, district and provincial level;
• Is made up of Community Home Visitors, Nurses, Dental Hygienists, Nutritionists, Health Educators, Health Promoters, Administrative Support Staff, Managers, Senior Leadership and Medical Officer of Health;
• Support our initiatives, programs and activities with research, evaluation, and advocacy;

Key Areas of Focus

Healthy Development:

• Healthy Beginnings - Families with Young Children (0 – 5 yrs of age)
• School Aged Children and Youth (5 to 18 years of age)

Healthy Communities:

• Nutrition / Healthy Eating
• Tobacco Reduction
• Oral Health
• Injury Prevention
• Chronic Disease Prevention

Communicable Disease Prevention and Control

• Immunization

Environmental Health

For more information on how Public Health Services contributes to the Health of Nova Scotians, please visit NS Department of Health and Wellness.

For more information or resources, please contact your local Public Health Services Office:

Colchester Office – Phone (902) 893-5820 Fax (902) 893-5839
East Hants Office – Phone (902) 883-3500 Fax (902) 883-3400