Our Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan 2026-2031 is more than a document.
It is our North Star for the next five years and beyond — a call for everyone to embrace a shared vision for Healthier People, Healthier Communities. Thriving Together.
Strategic Plan 2026-2031 answers the question ‘What is Southern Health-Santé Sud working towards and how do we intend to get there?’ It provides a remarkable opportunity to make a difference, to do what’s needed to improve our systems, services and spaces and to collaboratively align our efforts to achieve meaningful outcomes for our communities.
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Seen as healers and protectors, trees serve as powerful symbols in cultural traditions for many communities. Like the tree, Strategic Plan 2026-2031 brings to life our Vision, Mission, Core Values, Strategic Priorities and Foundational Principles.
Together our Values, Vision and Mission are constant and weave a picture of Southern Health-Santé Sud’s aspiration for the future. They define our identity as an organization and guide the decisions, behaviours and attitudes for which we are all accountable.
At Southern Health-Santé Sud 
We work every day with a genuine commitment to uphold our overall direction and Priorities.
Safe, Positive Patient Experience
Healthy Empowered and Thriving Workforce
High Performing, Sustainable Health Services
Our strategies embody a dedication to ensuring the well-being of both health care workers and the people they serve. Central to this is our resolve to build a more equitable, accessible and sustainable healthcare system for all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the plan change before 2031?
Strategic Plan 2026-31 is now a living on-going plan that will continue to evolve in response to rapidly changing healthcare needs and environment always setting out a five-year planning horizon. We will review plans annually and adjust, if necessary, as a result of changing governments, provincial and local priorities.
Who led the strategic planning process?
Within the context of the province’s overall goals, health mandates the Board of Directors define the organization’s vision, mission, values and their priorities which serve as the strategic plan foundation. They work in partnership with management, providing guidance and oversight throughout the process but then leaving the execution of the plan to Southern Health-Santé Sud’s leadership following their approval.
What inputs directed the development of the strategic planning process?
The strategic plan has been shaped by information from environmental scans and from various sources of feedback. Engagement is key to the strategic planning process, ensuring that the diverse voices of our community are embodied. We draw on the strength and ingenuity of our communities, staff, partners, government and stakeholder groups.