Health regions of Canada
Health regions of Canada
The Health regions of Canada (pronunciation: /hɛlθ riːdʒənz ɒv kænədə/) are specific geographical areas defined by the Canadian government for the purpose of organizing and delivering health care services. These regions are also known as health authorities or health districts.
Etymology
The term "Health regions" is derived from the English words "health", meaning the state of being free from illness or injury, and "region", meaning an area, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries. The term is used in Canada to denote areas designated for health care administration.
Definition
A Health region in Canada is a geographical area that is responsible for the delivery and administration of health care services. Each health region is managed by a Regional Health Authority (RHA), which is a governing body that oversees the provision of health services in its respective region. The boundaries of health regions are determined by the provincial governments and can vary in size and population.
Related Terms
- Regional Health Authority: A governing body that oversees the provision of health services in a specific health region.
- Health care in Canada: The collective set of systems, policies, and services related to health care provided by the government of Canada.
- Provincial Health Services Authority: A health service provider responsible for governing health services in a specific province.
- Public Health Agency of Canada: The national agency responsible for public health, emergency preparedness and response, and infectious and chronic disease control and prevention.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Health regions of Canada
- Wikipedia's article - Health regions of Canada
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