
Healthy Rural Communities Toolkit: A Guide for Rural Municipalities
A toolkit compiled by a Locally Driven Collaborative Project (LDCP) funded by Public Health Ontario, to guide policy makers, planners, community leaders and health unit staff in healthy community planning in a rural setting. A user-friendly tool that enhances public policy planning for the rural built environment in creating healthier communities and better quality of life for residents. The tool kit includes a check list for health and wellness planning, a process guide for healthy initiatives development and a list of key mechanisms for action specifically designed for rural communities.
Resource Information
Date
January 1, 2015
Author
Caldwell WJ, Kraehling P, Kaptur S, Huff J
Type
Guide, Toolkit
Setting
Community-at-large
Age
Prenatal, Infant, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Food Environment, Food Security & Access to Food, Health Equity
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Provincial, Provincial (Ontario)
Tags
food access, food environment, food security, health equity, healthy eating, local food