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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2016-05-04, Page 1818 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, May 4, 2016 First-time Community Health and Well -Being Summit a success Valerie Gillies Special to the Expositor Grand Bend Area Com- munity Health Centre (GBACHC) hosted the first Community Health and Well -Being Summit of its kind in this area. The capac- ity crowd met at the GBACHC on April 26. The Board of Directors were very pleased that there were 72 people in attend- ance, as it displayed the interest in cooperation among the varied agencies, services and community members that is necessary to achieve the vision of the GBACHC, which is "Health and wellbeing for all': The Summit is one step in imple- menting the ongoing Strate- gic Plan 2020 compiled by the Board with the mission to "Empower the health and wellbeing of the people in our communities - together': With the area serviced being determined as mainly the municipalities of Lamb - ton Shores, South Huron and Bluewater, it was acknowl- edged that the importance of the Summit was evident in the fact that the mayors of each of the municipalities were present. In addition to this, those representing the various agencies and ser- vices took the time out of their busy schedules to attend the full-day event. A common theme that ran through the remarks from each of the presenters was the need to build relation- ships and partnerships, not only within the health-care system, but with the public, agencies who serve the same clients and the community leaders. Panel members included representation from Maria Sanchez Keane, the Principal Consultant for the Centre for Organiza- tional Effectiveness; GBACHC Board; LHIN Erie St. Clair; South Huron 1 ATTENTION READERS Take ads anlage or on r pricing for HAPPY NOTES Includes., Birthdays, 4IIiIh irs;iiijes Wi13dinpt Engage nests, Crrdu thins etc. Hf°4 PP Y BIRTHDAY (Num PPr nii I 1 (Date) Love Mom tove olm .0aldl Only !'ll $23.80 liras Acival Size: Pre -Payment is Required I brieirM yiu pli4lo & idle -up full well Lid me ieSI. OINK Sias + Pr117,1*PYPIqtd9 UFA reIJi i. Ery Itr mei ilirt 8 Main Street 5eaforth, ON A co 3110111=' LeVr (519)527-0240 nancy. degans @ sunmedia.ca seaforthhuronexpositor.co Hospital Association; North Lambton Community Health Centre; Bluewater Family Health Team; Hensall Community Initiatives; Municipality of Lambton Shores; Grand Bend Com- munity Foundation and Choices for Change, an addiction treatment centre originally founded as a counseling centre for alco- hol, drug and gambling addictions. The Strategic Plan 2020 was reviewed with special emphasis placed on the three principles and eight domains of wellbeing estab- lished from the Canadian model. Again, the need for partnerships was stressed to create a collective impact on health and wellbeing. It was noted that a large shift is needed in the idea that primary care and public health services are not sepa- rate needs, as has been the model in the past. Each serves the same clientele, making coordinating the various services and making them accessible and equita- ble to all a key factor in delivery. Another prevalent topic was the community environment impact on the health and wellbeing of residents. Table discussions were held after the lunch break with each person in attend- ance choosing which two of the available four discus- sions to participate in. Facili- tators gave a short introduc- tion to the topic at each table. A designated secretary took down notes on the dis- cussion that followed. Each session lasted 45 minutes to allow for questions and ideas to be brought forward and considered for further study. The notes were to be col- lected and reviewed by the Board to aid in the forward movement of their strategic plan. The topics for the table discussions were: Commu- nity Hubs in the West Coast; Primary Health Care in the West Coast Collaborative; Be Well - Health & Well - Being of Lambton and Huron Counties. The last discussion topic was broken into two separate sessions, a session for each of Lambton and Huron, with the results PARIS THEATRE WINE &Met FOR MOVIE INFORMATION.,. www.mwvieIinks.ce i.,,ddgmtio1-800-265-34341 Y1SEAFORTH LIONS ANNUAL TROUT DERBY Kids 14 years and under can register for the derby at the Seaforth Lions Pavillion from 6:45 am. RULES: CHILDREN ONLY (14 years and under) • No fishing before 7a.m. • No use of lures • Limit 2 fish per child • Prizes awarded at 11a.m. • Fish must be caught and landed by child to claim prize " and remember parents, fishing is for the kids." Anyone wishing to make a contribution, please contact any Lions member or call Paul 519-527-2892 All proceeds to support the Trout Derby NOTICE: NO FISHING at the Lions Park BEFORE 7 a.m. Saturday, May 7th, 2016 of the "Be Well" study undertaken by the GBACHC Board as an initial step in their strategic plan being revealed, then discussed. Those at the table were encouraged to give their ideas and impressions of the results. Questions were posed as to how partici- pants felt some of the gaps in services could be met and also to voice their opinions of gaps that had been missed in the study. The Summit concluded with the Grand Bend Area Community Health Board representative directing the participant's attention to the copy of the Strategic Plan 2020 that had been included in the handout package. It was explained that the Sum- mit was an integral part of the plan. To illustrate this, the five strategic directions of the plan have been broken down into the steps to achieve the desired five-year outcomes. The directions are defined as: Breakthrough Direction - Make in happen together; Collective Impact - Making a difference together; Working Together - Partnerships and collabo- rations; Being Strong Together - Organizational health and staff wellness and Working Smart Together - Optimization of our resources. It was acknowledged that there had been some very positive work happening during the Summit. Partici- pants were assured that the information gathered will be reviewed in moving forward. A contact list was circulated in order to keep those involved in the loop in the future. An invitation and challenge was issued for those who are involved to come up with even more ways that they can work together for change. It was observed through- out the Summit that this had been a valuable oppor- tunity for the various repre- sentatives and participants to learn more about what each other's organization actually does. The passion to do better for their clients and to address the local health and wellbeing issues as a whole resonated through the room. 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