Northern Health Strategy-The Mission

To work cooperatively to improve the health status of all residents in northern Saskatchewan.

Northern Health Strategy-The Mandate

• work cooperatively to improve the health status of all residents in northern Saskatchewan
• work together across jurisdictions with the development of health service delivery and health promotion frameworks
• increase family, community, and northern region capacity
• develop partnerships while ensuring diversity
• ensure equitable resource allocation

Northern Health Strategy-The Principles

• be (w)holistic
• place individuals within the appropriate family and community context
• recognize the North’s unique historic, geographic, language, cultural, and demographic situation
• emphasize prevention and not just treatment
• recognize and respect the complex jurisdictional issues in the North (First Nations, Métis, health authorities, federal and provincial governments)
• recognize that the health of northern people requires cooperation and support from departments and agencies that do not view themselves as delivering health services

Northern Health Strategy-The Values

The basis for a NHS is the concept of holistic primary health care that considers the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of individuals, families, and communities.

• collaboration;
• cooperation;
• a (w)holistic viewpoint;
• prevention and promotion as well as treatment;
• respect for jurisdictional authority;
• cultural appropriateness;
• client focus;
• a team approach;
• respect for professional responsibilities; and
• partnership and consensus.