The health unit that serves Northumberland County is turning to the community for help in launching a new website.
The idea is to seek input from the community on user experience to deliver a site that’s user driven, responsive and accessible.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit received more than 200,000 unique visitors to its website, and more than 700,000 unique visitors at the height of the pandemic in 2021.
As part of the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan objective to implement a Visibility and Engagement Strategy, a redesigned and redeveloped website was proposed by the Communication Services Department.
Now entering its research phase, an online survey has been released asking for community members to provide feedback on their overall website experience and share what features and content are most important to them.
Ashley Beaulac, Manager of Communication Services with the HKPR District Health Unit says the input suggestions received through the online survey is an integral part of ensuring the new website better serves the communities.
“The way we communicate about public health issues is important and can impact how we influence behaviour change, explain complex health issues and share emergency information.”
Officials says that the HKPR District Health Unit’s new website will provide a clear and user-friendly design, mobile responsiveness, easy-to-find information, an events, classes and clinics calendar, improved data and reporting structure, and better communication capabilities so individuals can stay informed.
The survey is available online at hkpr.on.ca until Monday, May 1.
