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Healthy Communities:  Community Picture Report (2011)
The Healthy Communities Oxford, Community Picture Report 2011 provides a snapshot of the health of Oxford County residents, including the identification of local priorities.  Read more...


2011-2013 Community Dental Report
Roughly one third of Oxford County residents don’t have a dental plan. For some, it can be a struggle to pay for even basic dental care. Oxford County Public Health has services that can help.  Read more...


Mapping a Pathway For Embedding A Strengths-Based Approach In Public Health Practice (2013)
There is no doubt that health care’s orientation toward the dominant model of diagnosis and treatment, risk assessment and intervention, to improve health is valuable; however, it often places only a passing consideration to health related goals that focus on emotional well-being and the preservation and promotion of mental health.  Read more...


Food Security Report (2013)
The cost of healthy eating in Oxford County.  Read more...


What About Our Children:  Overweight and Obesity in Oxford County Preschoolers (2011)
Childhood obesity is a major public health problem as obesity is becoming more prevalent in children of all ages. Overweight and obesity are conditions influenced by many factors, including nutrition and physical activity habits, genetic factors and an obesogenic” environment that encourages overeating and sedentary behavior.   Read more...