Halton Region Health Department Equal Access Strategy

• Achieving the goals of public health, which are to promote and protect health and prevent disease, is in part dependent on the ability of individuals to make informed decisions about their health. In order for people to make informed decisions, health information needs to be accessible to all - in our department, this principles is known as ‘equal access’.

• By applying clear language principles and using other research findings, the Health Department is getting closer to achieving equal access for all Halton residents.