Colchester East Hants Health Authority

Description

Introduction
Few things are more precious to us than our health and wellbeing and that of our loved ones That is why the services provided by staff and physicians at Colchester Regional Hospital and through other community programs are so important It is also the reason so much effort is underway to ensure the hospitals legacy of delivering quality care and services continues

Colchester East Hants Health Authority its staff physicians consultants volunteers and communities are engaged in planning for the exciting Colchester East Hants Health Centre Project now under construction

The new 124bed facility expected to open in the Summer of 2012 will serve more than 73000 residents of Colchester East Hants and will provide surgical medical mental health intensive care maternal child services diagnostic and treatment services

About the CEHHA
Colchester East Hants Health Authority was formed by the Nova Scotia Department of Health in January 2001 We are responsible for managing and delivering a wide range of services to the 73 000 residents of Colchester County and the Municipality of East Hants Our services include Colchester Regional Hospital Lillian Fraser Hospital East Hants Resource Centre as well as Public Health Mental Health and Addiction Services

Mission
To improve the health of our citizens through the efficient and effective use of resources and collaboration with our partners

Vision
Healthy People Healthy Communities Quality Health Services
We achieve excellence and are known for best practice
Our caring proactive approach addresses both immediate health needs and factors that influence wellbeing Health outcomes are optimal Our communities our health care team and those we serve are engaged in and take pride in our health system

Values
In the fulfillment of our mission and vision the following values will guide all decisions and actions within the Colchester East Hants Health Authority

Integrity amp Trust We believe in building trust though honesty ethical
behaviour and professional conduct

Stewardship We believe in the wise use of resources and equitable access to
health services for the communities we serve

Respect We believe in respecting the dignity and worth of all persons

Excellence We believe in quality care and best practice to achieve optimal
health

A Caring Community We believe that care and compassion are shown by the
attitudes and actions of our health care community

Accountability We are responsible for our actions and for clear
communication

Collaboration We believe in working together and encouraging participation