Strategic Context British Columbians enjoy some of the best health indicators in the world, pointing to the underlying strength of the province’s social and economic factors that influence their health and the quality of the health care system. [...] Goal 1: Support the health and well-being of British Columbians In collaboration with its health sector partners, the Ministry promotes health as a valued outcome of policies and programs in order to make long term sustainable changes for improved health across the province. [...] Objective 1.1: Targeted and effective primary disease prevention and health promotion Chronic disease is the largest cause of death and disability, represents the largest proportion of the burden of disease, and drives a significant part of downstream health costs in B. C. Evidence suggests that, over time, a primary disease prevention and health promotion agenda can make progress in improving the [...] Work with health authorites and other partners to support the commitment to culturally safe health services across the health care system, as per the Declaration of Commitment to Cultural Safety and Humility in Health Services Delivery for First Nations and Aboriginal People in British Columbia. [...] Goal 2: Deliver a system of responsive and effective health care services across British Columbia In order to deliver responsive and effective health care services, the Ministry and its partners continue efforts to shift the culture of health care from being disease-centred and provider-focused to being patient-centred.
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