[Automatic translation follows] The ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine manages and coordinates the health system in the region: management of health prevention and promotion policies, health monitoring (health alerts) and environmental health, organization of care (community medicine and hospital), care in medico-social establishments (elderly, disabled or people facing addictions). It is the contact for health professionals, health establishments and medico-social establishments, local authorities, associations and all health stakeholders in the region.