The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, BC Health Coalition and the Health Sciences Association are pleased to invite you to a roundtable on community health centres on February 1, 2019: The Promise of Team-Based Primary Health Care The importance of Community Health Centres in BC's primary care reforms This is a half-day, invitational workshop that focuses on community...

The BC Health Coalition, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Health Sciences Association are pleased to present a public event on: The Importance of Community Health Centres: Scaling Up Team-Based Primary Care in BC Community Health Centres (CHCs) have been an effective model for delivering team-based, community-governed primary health care in Canada and the US for...

The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Wearing this moose hide signifies your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and to work together to end violence against women and children. Join...

How does "Food Literacy" relate to "Health Literacy" and how do you implement it in practice? This webinar will showcase the topic of food literacy and present two current food literacy initiatives in British Columbia (Farm to School BC and Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program). The webinar will begin with a background and introduction by...

Zaytuna Services Society and Simon Fraser University - Health Science Students, under the guidance of Dr. Paola Ardiles, will be hosting a Wellness Fair event at the Guildford Recreation Center in Surrey. This event will take place on March 15, 2019 from 11am - 5pm.  The Wellness Fair is a community project focused on connecting the local newcomer community to healthcare...

The Inclusion Project Saturday March 30, 2019 Royal Roads University Quarterdeck Grant Building, 2005 Sooke Rd Victoria, BC   The Inclusion Project is a forum for stakeholders on critical conversations about the issues of diversity, equity and inclusiveness across public and private sectors. Through this initiative, we will cast a global lens on local issues and...

Diabetes Educator Course Best Western Plus Chateau Granville, Vancouver, BC April 29th - May 1st, 2019   This comprehensive three-day course is for health professionals who face diabetes in their practice. Through interactive presentations and case-study discussions with a variety of experts, we cover the newest approaches to diabetes management. Our goal is to update...

Social Innovation & Youth for Community Development Symposium   An evening of talks and networking to generate discussions surrounding social innovation and youth development within communities, in alignment with Bridge for Health's Youth Engagement initiative. Hosted by Bridge for Health, in partnership with Public Health Association of BC (PHABC). Please email Larissa (larissa@bridgeforhealth.org) for accessibility...