The Northern Regional Wellness Coalition evolved from the Northern Heart Health Coalition in October of 2003 through the provincial wellness strategy. The wellness coalition, in addition to promoting heart health activities now has a broader mandate of improving overall health and well being of individuals, families and communities.

The coalition works within goals and objectives of the Strategic Health Plan of Newfoundland and Labrador-Healthier Together. It aims to foster and encourage healthier lifestyle choices. Currently, the coalition has three (but are not limited to) focus areas: Healthy Living, Mental Health, Healthy Environment.