Works to improve the coordination of abuse prevention services and resources in Inuit communities. Conducts research, provides a national Inuit database for abuse prevention and women's shelters and shares information with the public.
Discuses a sustainable model of maternity for Nunavut communities as a comprehensive, collaborative, community-based continuum of
care that builds on and develops local capacity.
Promotes, protects and provides for the health and well being of Nunavut in support of leading self-reliant and productive lives. Provides a broad range of programs and services in the following areas: primary and acute health care, both inpatient and ambulatory; child protection; family services; mental health; health promotion and protection; and, injury prevention. Élabore les politiques de santé du Nunavut. Travaille pour améliorer l'état de santé des résidents. Fournit l'environnement permettant de soutenir les individus, les familles et les collectivités, en prenant des décisions ayant une incidence sur leur santé, leur bien-être et leur indépendance. Fournit également aux individus, aux familles et aux collectivités des soins de santé et des services sociaux intégrés et coordonnés.
Internal Notes :
Multiple URL found: "http://www.gov.nu.ca/Nunavut/English/departments/HSS/ and http://www.gov.nu.ca/Nunavut/French/dept/hss/hss.shtml"
url (http://www.gov.nu.ca/Nunavut/English/departments/HSS/) does not appear valid
JAN 20,2011-CHANGED URL TO http://www.gov.nu.ca/health/
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