Call for Abstracts
PHABC’s 2022 Conference is now open for abstract submissions. The abstract submission deadline is September 30th at 5:00pm PST.
If you have research on or are part of a promising practice you think aligns with our conference themes, we welcome your contribution to our dialogue. The conference plenary sessions will focus on four inter-related themes:
- Making Peace with Nature for Public Health
- Ecojustice/Eco-social Equity and Public Heath
- Well-being Societies
- Local (Practice) and Action
The conference organizers request that you submit abstracts that align with one or more of the four themes of the conference; however, additional themes may also be identified from the selected abstracts.
We encourage submissions from the full spectrum of public health practice and endeavor to be inclusive of quality submissions even if they do not fit under the above thematic areas.
All successful abstract submissions will have access to a discounted conference registration rate. Learn more
About PHABC’s 2022 Conference
Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) is pleased to share this year’s conference topic: “Our Health, Our Planet: Creating Well-Being Societies and Making Peace with Nature.” The conference topic was inspired by recent WHO and UN initiatives, as well as the importance of recognizing the role Indigenous knowledge has in creating a healthy relationship between humans and the Earth. There is local and global urgency to focus on making peace with nature. According to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, “Humanity is waging war on nature. This is suicidal” (December 2020). The UN 2021 report Making Peace with Nature further identified climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution as a “triple crisis” that threatens our well-being. Creating well-being societies is dependent on making peace with nature and focusing on ecojustice and applying an eco-social approach to everything we do. The public health community has an opportunity to weave eco-social approaches into their work to address both ecological and social injustices. Creating a truly healthy public will only be possible if we work together to create healthy, sustainable and equitable communities. |
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Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Our conference is only possible thanks to the continued efforts of numerous volunteers and the support of various partners and sponsors. Your support will help ensure public health professionals and community partners have access to evidence-based knowledge to improve public health and environmental health outcomes locally, and globally.
If you are interested in sponsoring the PHABC conference, or if you would like more information about the details of our request, feel free to connect. We welcome the opportunity to discuss any arrangements with you and answer any questions you may have.
As a sponsor for this event, your organization can be seen as a positive force for change in this province and beyond.
For more information and to become a sponsor, email conference@phabc.org
Conference Promotions
Hotel Discounts: Conference attendees will receive discounts to partner hotels. Once registered, you will be provided with a discount code.
Volunteers: All volunteers will be provided FREE tickets to the event. For more information on volunteering, contact conference@phabc.org.
Join PHABC’s Board of Directors
We’re looking for dedicated public health professionals to join our board for the 2022-2024 term. Help make a difference in the province by joining our board!
Nominations open August 2, deadline for applying is September 16.
Learn about what it means to be a board member and fill out the application. Learn More
Awards Nominations Open
Do you know someone or an organization in the public health community whose hard work and dedication deserves recognition? Nominate them for a PHABC award!
Check out the award categories and nominate today.
Winners will be announced at the annual PHABC conference. Learn More
Conference Promotions Toolkit
Is your organization interested in further amplifying the conference promotions?
PHABC has a promotions toolkit prepared for partners’ dissemination. The toolkit includes graphics and templates for social media, newsletters, and an About the Conference booklet.
To request the toolkit, which will be circulated in September, please contact Selenna Ho, PHABC’s Communications Director. communications@phabc.org
