In 2021, the St. John’s City Council approved the Healthy City Strategy, a 10-year plan designed to make St John’s a healthier and more livable city by addressing the conditions in which people live, work, learn and play. Our vision is that;

“St. John’s is a progressive, inclusive and connected city with active, healthy citizens, living in affordable, accessible, complete neighbourhoods where citizens can move about freely, connect with the natural environment and feel a sense a belonging”

The Healthy City Strategy aims to achieve this vision by addressing the root causes of health inequality – the social determinants of health. By targeting the social determinants of health, we can reduce the inequalities that exist between groups of people, while promoting the health of all residents. The City of St. John's, in partnership with Eastern Health, is committed to taking a leadership role on this project.

Resources
For more detailed information relating to the Strategy, you can check out the Healthy City Pillar pages, download the Final report to City Council: Healthy City Strategy, as well as the “What We Heard” document, that summarizes the key findings from the month long public engagement on the Strategy.

The video below, developed by the BC Healthy Communities, provides a succinct overview of the role played by local governments in promoting the health of its residents.