Nova Scotia's Renewed Injury Prevention Strategy - Government of ...

AcknowledgementsMany individuals and organizations have madesignificant contributions to the renewal of the NovaScotia Injury Prevention Strategy. This renewedstrategy builds heavily on the successes we’veachieved together in addressing this major publichealth problem over the past decade. Much of thissuccess can be attributed to the spirit ofcollaboration among public health advocates andinjury prevention practitioners in our province. Thiscollaborative spirit supported the development ofthe renewed strategy and continues to set the stageas we prepare to work together in the coming years.To all who participated in one form or another inrenewing the strategy, we are truly grateful.While it is impossible to single out everyone whocontributed, we would like to acknowledge twopeople who played significant roles: CatherineKennedy, for her background research, analysis ofthe stakeholder surveys, and contribution to thestrategy writing, and Jim Neale of Peak PerformanceConsulting Services, for his contributions to thedesign and facilitation of the consultation process.We would also like to acknowledge the members ofthe Strategy Renewal Advisory Committee for theirexpertise and guidance. This dedicated group ofindividuals, representing the many sectors involvedin injury prevention, assisted in the design of theconsultation process, lent their facilitation talents tothe Renewal Symposium, provided input into thedesign of the renewed strategy, and helped organizeexpert focus groups. We are extremely grateful forthe above-and-beyond efforts of this group.Robert Strang, MD, MHSC, FRCPCChief Public Health OfficerDepartment of Health Promotion and Protectio• Susan Brushett, Injury Free Nova Scotia• Morris Green, Department of Health Promotionand Protection• Deanna Beck, Annapolis Valley Safe CommunitiesCoalition• Paul Fynes, South Shore Safe Communities• Angela Davis, Canadian Mental HealthFoundation, Nova Scotia Division• Jennifer Girard, EHS Nova Scotia Trauma Program• Holly Gillis and Morgane Stocker, Capital Health,Public Health Services• Sandra Newton, IWK Child Safety Link• Julie Stover, Transportation and InfrastructureRenewalLastly, the Department of Health Promotion andProtection and Injury Free Nova Scotia are gratefulfor the opportunity to co-lead the development ofthe renewed strategy. Our shared effortdemonstrates the solid commitment of governmentand community to work together to make NovaScotia a healthier and safer place to grow, live,work, play, and age.Natalie Yanchar MD, MSc, FRCSCPresidentInjury Free Nova ScotiaTaking It to the Next Level Nova Scotia’s Renewed Injury Prevention Strategy7