Primary Health Care: The Foundation of our Health System

#What do we mean when we say Primary Health Care is the Foundation of our Health System? 

Primary care supports people througout their lives. Comprehensive primary health care, which incorporates and enhances primary care, can meet 70-75% of of health needs. Primary health care is key to managing care for people with chronic illnesses. 

This 1-page handout/information sheet describes how comprehensive primary health care goes beyond the treatment and prevention of illness and is designed to enhances the ongoing health and wellbeing  of individuals, communities, and populations.