How can we maximize efforts to change the course of illness? How can we reduce the impact and burden for individuals and families? How can we support self-management strategies? The most substantial impact on reducing the effects of complex chronic disease can be made through the act of prevention and management. There are many "tipping points" through the course of health problems that lead to complex chronic disease - it is our goal through this theme to find out what these are.
At Bridgepoint Health, our focus on wellness and the prevention of complex chronic disease is integrated into everything we do. Through our LiveWell! initiative, we are:
- Supporting the self management and the engagement of patients and their families in decisions about their care.
- Providing access to timely and credible health information and education about living with and preventing complex chronic disease through the Sun Life Financial Health Information Centre and the Merck Frost sponsored LiveWell! Lecture Series.
- Connecting patients and their families with community services and supports.
- Leading as a health promoting hospital in Ontario.