Canadian Nutrition Society Should Packed Lunches be in the Past? Evidence to Inform a National School Food Program Thursday, September 17, 2020 9:00AM - 10:00AM PT To register, CLICK HERE     Speakers: Claire Tugault-Lafleur, PhD, RD and Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer, PhD This webinar will explore current school food related research in Canada, highlighting factors affecting children’s...

To support learning and capacity building for health equity action, the NCCDH has developed a suite of evidence-informed online learning tools. These tools also respond to a growing need for free, virtual and bilingual training materials on the social determinants of health and health equity. Individual practitioners can use these tools to build their own...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the performing arts causing major changes in how musicians and performers practice and rehearse, as well as bringing many live performances to a halt. With progressive reopening of various sectors, it is important to have an understanding of the key risks and appropriate precautions for minimizing risk. These can...

About the Speaker Series: The Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity (CGSHE) Speaker Series brings cutting-edge research in the field of gender and sexual health equity to researchers, practitioners, students and interested members of the public. This is a unique opportunity for education and dialogue. Dr. Carrie Bourassa, B.A., M.A., PhD is the Scientific...

The scale and intensity of the pandemic around the globe presents the ongoing risk that even well-resourced healthcare systems can be overwhelmed. British Columbia has provided one of the most effective responses to the pandemic, but it has not been without it challenges. Genome BC presents its 11th Annual Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address Battle Lines:...

WEBINAR-Health in All Policies in times of COVID-19: What role for the health sector moving forward? This webinar is organized by the National Health Commission Office of Thailand, the Global Network for Health in All Policies, the National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy, with the support of the World Health Organization. BACKGROUND This webinar...

Canadian Nutrition Society Carbohydrates Under Target Ketogenic Diet and Type 1 Diabetes Wednesday, November 4, 2020 9:00AM - 10:00AM PT To register, CLICK HERE   Speaker: Anne-Sophie Brazeau, PhD, RD Data from type 1 diabetes registries show that over 4 out of 5 patients have A1c levels above the 7% target. Therefore, a large proportion people with...

Diabetes Educator Course Best Western Plus Chateau Granville, Vancouver, BC November 12-14, 2020   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 your understanding of...

Complex Systems Approaches in Public Health: Community of Practice All you need is an interest to participate! Join us to engage in collaborative dialogue and discover constructive possibilities for action on complex issues facing public health. What:                         Session # 3 - What’s Here Now?  When:                        November 17, 2020 - Noon to 1:30PM (Vancouver) Description:             In...

Diabetes Educator Course Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport, Mississauga, ON November 23-25, 2020   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 your understanding...

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) will be presenting a Webinar addressing Older Adults & Stigma through United Way’s Healthy Aging CORE Hub on November 24, 2020 at 10am PST. This webinar will provide an overview of stigma as outlined in the Public Health Agency of Canada's 'Stigma Action Framework for Building an Inclusive Health...