An unfortunate announcement from the Nova Scotia Department of Health.


HEALTH--Provincial Health Council Money Goes to Community Health
Boards
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To direct more health dollars to the benefit of people in
communities, the Minister of Health announced today, March 31,
that the Department of Health is disbanding the Provincial Health
Council in order to give ongoing and sustainable funding to
community health boards.

"We're committed to improving the health of Nova Scotians and
with these new dollars in the Office of Health Promotion's
budget, we can provide sustainable funding to community health
boards to continue their valuable grassroots work," said Health
Promotion Minister Rodney MacDonald. "We have to invest in health
promotion today to create a healthy and strong province in the
future."

Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Health, thanked council members and
staff for their valuable contribution and said the council has
fulfilled its legislated duty to develop health policy and
direction for the system over the past five years.

All of the money previously dedicated to the council will flow to
community health boards for local wellness and healthy living
activities through the Office of Health Promotion. The annual
budget for the Provincial Health Council was $348,000.

"Every part of the provincial government must manage its spending
effectively to ensure that services and benefits to Nova Scotians
are protected and enhanced," said Mr. MacIsaac. "Now that Nova
Scotia has a more fully integrated health system and the
Department of Health has developed strong working relationships
with many stakeholders, the mandate of the Provincial Health
Council is being met through other channels."

"The council has served us well these past five years as we've
come through an important period of transition," said Mr.
MacIsaac.




David F. Mercer
Research & Statistical Officer
Nova Scotia Provincial Health Council
1888 Brunswick Street, Suite 301
Halifax, NS B3J 3P7
Phone: (902) 424-0183

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