North Eastman Health Association Inc.
Association de santé du Nord-Est inc.

Corporate Office                               Tel: (204) 753-2012
24 Aberdeen Avenue                          Fax: (204) 753-2015
Box 339, Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0       Toll-free 1-877-753-2012
Email: neha@neha.mb.ca


NEHA-2004-183
September 30th, 2004

I am very pleased to provide you with a copy of our Region’s Community Health Assessment for 2003-2004.

This Assessment document is a valuable reference tool that provides a wealth of information in identifying
the health needs of our Region and the services that we are currently providing. This information will be
used extensively in the coming year as we prepare our strategic plans for the next five years.

I would like to acknowledge the following staff members who have worked diligently in conducting the
Community Health Assessment and preparing the document:

Suzanne Dick, Research and Project Coordinator
Carol Orvis, Community Health Assessment Assistant
Judy Coleman, VP - Programs & Services

A tremendous working team of staff members from North Eastman facilitated or assisted in
conducting the assessment activities through surveys, focus groups and other community meetings.
Many community leaders provided support in identifying key contacts for the community consultation
sessions and we wish to express our appreciation to them.

Thank you to everyone who had a part in the preparation of this excellent document.

Sincerely,

original signed by

James W. Hayes, MPA, CHE
Chief Executive Officer