Community Health Boards are made up of everyday citizens of all ages and walks of life who serve as the eye, ears and voice of or communities. Community Health Boards:

• Collect and share information on local health needs and services
• Encourage partnerships and community participation around health initiatives
• Identify factors that influence health
• Help educate the public about health and the health care system
• Develop community health plans which set priorities and advise their health authority on ways to improve health and health services.
• Identify ways to make the communities healthier.
• Participate in the allocation of grants to promote better health