Community Plan > Goal 2: Healthy People
Goal: A healthy community that is active and physically fit, with access to quality healthcare and strong police, fire and ambulance services, and where residents are protected from exposure to toxic contaminants in the home and in the environment.
Ensuring that we have a healthy community includes promoting not only positive exercise habits and a healthy, sustainable diet for all, but expands to encompass the provision of quality healthcare for all living in our community, including access to preventative healthcare from infants to the elderly. While personal health is a large component of establishing and maintaining a healthy Highland Park, strong emergency, medical, and safety systems are necessary to provide us with the services we need when emergency situations arise. While the risks posed by environmental pollutants from within the Borough’s boundaries may seem small, we are still exposed to a number of environmental contaminants in our homes and community through our use of common household cleaners, pesticides, and lead paint, among others. By being cognizant the health risks associated with these environmental and household contaminants, we can improve the quality of our health, and the health of our community.
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