Better health is a community effort (Saint John, NB)

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In Saint John, the team story highlights an even broader community collaboration. The Old North End (O.N.E.) used to be the citys commercial core, but economic decline starting in the 60s turned the area into one of Canadas poorest communities. Drugs, crime, substandard housing and unemployement were breaking community spirit and taking a toll on health.

So, residents decided to take action. They created O.N.E. CHANGE, a group of grass roots stakeholders and residents including the St. Josephs Community Health Centre. For health, the big socioeconomic picture has a direct connection. People who are poorly housed, poorly nourished and poorly educated get sick and stay sick, says registered nurse, Sgt. Tanya Leblanc of the Saint John police. Now, at O.N.E. CHANGE, interdisciplinary health is a team within a bigger team trying to tackle a range of community issues. Residents believe theyre on the right track. O.N.E. CHANGE vice-president Tammy Calvin says, If we plan together and work together, who says we cant change our future?

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[Rhiley08j]

What a farce! Police calls are down 50% because people are too scared to call. Drug dealers run the streets. Gun shots are a nightly occurrence. Witnessed with my own two eyes two men beat down at 7 o'clock in the evening with the butts of handguns while kids played on the street. Criminal minds actually hide behind the ONE Change name.

[101Lildan]

We Run These Streetzzz!!!