The Health Promotion division focuses on helping communities stay healthy before illness occurs. Instead of treating diseases, this division works to prevent them, improve health behaviors, and create environments that support overall well-being.
The Health Promotion Division helps keep communities healthy by preventing illness and encouraging positive health behaviors. It provides public education on topics like nutrition, physical activity, mental health, substance misuse, and chronic disease prevention; develops community programs and outreach campaigns; and partners with schools, workplaces, and local organizations to make healthy choices easier. The division also supports policies that promote health, tracks community health trends to guide its work, and educates the public on staying safe during emergencies.