Since July 24, there have been 55 additional illnesses in Canada reported in the ongoing investigation. Investigators have determined that red onions imported from the United States (U.S.) are a…
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New substance use teams will keep people connected to services, treatment
People who use substances in B.C. will have greater access to ongoing support and health care services with seven new and nine expanded substance use teams to help people stay…
#NOURISH KIDS NOW
#NOURISH KIDS NOW is a grassroots campaign that is calling on the federal government to make a cost-shared investment in healthy, universal school food programs, which would build on the…
Public Health Summer Institute Success
WOW, what a great Summer School this year! Thanks to the stellar lineup of presenters, participants and the technical team at PHABC for making this a memorable one. For those…
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to lead an independent investigation into allegations of racism in the province’s health care system
On June 19, 2020, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix appointed Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to lead an independent investigation into allegations of racism in the province’s health care system. Turpel-Lafond and…
Complex Systems Approaches in Public Health – Community of Practice Kickoff
PHABC is excited to announce a new partnership. The Community of Practice is a forum for people to meet, interact and come together regularly in order to learn, collaborate, solve problems…