The Healthy Communities Fund (HCF) provides funding to community partnerships to plan and deliver integrated programs that improve the health of Ontarians. It plays a key role in helping the Ministry achieve its vision of Healthy Communities working together and Ontarians leading healthy and active lives.

The Healthy Communities Fund provides support through a Grants Project Stream, a Partnership Stream and a Resource Stream. Learn more about the Government of Ontario's Healthy Communities Fund

What we're doing in Oxford County

Healthy Communities Oxford, a group made up of community members and leaders and coordinated by Oxford County Public Health, is dedicated to two major projects for 2012: promoting active living and healthy eating in Oxford County. The committee is focused on promoting physical literacy in young children and ensuring access to safe and healthy food for residents.

Physical activity during the early years helps children to grow into healthy adults. Research shows that physical activity, through play, can improve children’s physical and mental health, and help them socialize, have fun, and learn new skills. More

Food is a main part of all of our lives. We are working on ensuring that all Oxford County residents will have access to, and can afford to buy safe, nutritious food that has been produced in an environmentally responsible way that sustains our rural communities.


The 2011 Healthy Communities Report for Oxford County. This report offers a snapshot of Oxford County and the health and well-being of our residents and community.