The FRESH-IT Evidence Application Guide and the Policy Readiness Tool will be introduced. In this webinar we will look at specific case studies and examples of retail food environment actions, discuss policy readiness and introduce the FRESH-IT website. To register and for more info: https://cdpac.webex.com/mw3000/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=cdpac

Children and young people (ages: 7-18) have need support in staying healthy. This is especially true when it comes to how they understand health information and when they think about what it means to be “healthy”. We call this their “health literacy”. Health literacy means their ability to understand and use information about their health....

Registration is now available: https://ubc.eventsair.com/in9543/registration/Site/Register Course Description Diabetes is an emerging epidemic. No matter what area of healthcare you work in, you will encounter people affected by diabetes. New approaches to diabetes management are continuously appearing. This comprehensive course is for health professionals from a variety of disciplines who face diabetes in practice. The goal...

Reminder: The extended deadline for submissions of oral presentations is 28th February and for posters is 31st March, 2016. The 4th Annual Weight Stigma Conference will be held in Vancouver, BC, Canada April 29 and 30, 2016. For more information about this conference please see: http://stigmaconference.com/abstract-submission/

The 4th annual weight stigma conference is happening! Despite the growth of weight stigma scholarship, weight-based oppression continues to be dominant within society, where thinness is privileged and fatness is oppressed. Given the harmful psychological and physiological consequences of weight stigma, exploring ways to change cultural attitudes and beliefs about body size is, therefore, evermore...

Looking for tools to support program evaluation? Is there a program or initiative in your health department, unit or regional health authority that you would like to evaluate? Establishing a plan for conducting the evaluation is a key step in gathering, analysing and reporting on data to assist in decision making. The Program evaluation toolkit can help!...

Save the Date! The Centre for Health Science and Law (CHSL) will host a one-day expert conference on public health nutrition law and science on the occasion of the annual standard-setting negotiations of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling, the joint commission of the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organziation that sets...

Highlights include: THE FUNDAMENTALS of Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities Lessons Learned from BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING HURRICANE SANDY: Hospital Evacuations Emergency Planning and Preparedness at Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel SOCIAL MEDIA and Crisis Communications AND MUCH MORE Conference website: Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Health Care Facilities Early bird and group registration fees...

Our next session (May 13th) will focus on “Dating and Relationships with a Disability.” We are happy to announce our speaker for next Mimi Lauzon, who is a certified Life, Love & Style Coach & Matchmaker from “It’s Just Lunch Canada’ The age range is from 13-29 and is for physically disabled youth and young adults. The...

Upcoming free talks by Éric Pineault in Vancouver and Victoria. These are the first public events for the Corporate Mapping Project, which, over the next five years, will examine the power and influence wielded by the fossil fuel industry in Canada. EXTREME OIL: Corporate power, tar sands expansion, and the capitalist pressure to extract Éric Pineault is a...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Strategies for Supporting  This workshop will include information on prevention, intervention strategies, diagnosis, functional assessment, developing a collaborative care network and case management. Some of the topics covered: Brain Disability vs. Behavioural Disability Responding to Behaviours – Trying Differently not Harder Collaborative Care Network – Building a Team! Responding to...

Topic-specific methods and tools to support evidence-informed decision making Webinar 2: Resources for Practitioners Who Promote Healthy Weights Do you work in the chronic disease prevention field? Is the focus of your work healthy weights promotion?  This webinar on evidence-informed decision making draws on the NCCMT's seven-step process, with reference to methods and tools for each...

The 11th National Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) Conference is taking place from May 30 - June 1, 2016 in St. John's, NL. This conference brings together nurses from across Canada and all areas of practice. Be part of this valuable forum, and explore issues of mutual concern, exchange knowledge, share ideas, generate solutions...

  Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 10th National CHNC Conference in St. John’s, NL This conference brings together individuals who have an interest in Community Health Nursing from practice, research, administration, policy and education. Plan to attend and share your knowledge! Registration opens end of...

Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 11th National CHNC Conference in St. John’s, NL, May 30 – June 1, 2016. The theme is Blueprint for Action: Making Connections. This conference brings together individuals who have an interest in Community Health Nursing from practice, research, administration, policy...

  Guaranteed annual income (also called basic income guarantee) is experiencing a resurgence as a public policy approach to improving economic and social wellbeing. Analysis of data from the MINCOME study, in which Manitoba residents (in Dauphin and some parts of Winnipeg) were guaranteed an annual income, has been very influential for policy makers considering...

Depression – Practical Intervention Strategies This workshop reviews a variety of effective strategies that can be used to help an individual who is struggling with depression.   Some of the topics covered: Stigma and Depression Understanding Help-Rejecting Behaviour Concepts and Strategies for Intervention Distress Tolerance and Positive Forecasting Working with Shame and Depression   For...

Walking Through Grief – Helping Others Deal with Loss This workshop is designed to give helpers an increased awareness of the dynamics of grief and to provide tools and strategies to best support someone who is grieving. Some of the topics covered: Types of Grief and Loss The Myth of “Normal Grief” Understanding the Complexities...

Mindfulness Counselling Strategies – Activating Compassion and Regulation This workshop is designed to teach participants how to facilitate mindfulness-based strategies in their counselling work. Some of the topics covered: The Benefits of Mindfulness Cultivating Body Awareness Incorporating Movement with Clients Integrating Mindful Awareness and Movement Practicing Attunement and Co-Regulation For more information Visit our website:...

BC Healthy Living Alliance invites you to an exciting webinar on healthier built environments. Communities that make it more convenient and comfortable for people to walk and bike to where they need to go – also make it easier for people to be healthier. There are stacks of studies that back this up.  Just last year,...

Is your organization interested Collective Impact? Are you considering collaborating with other organizations to change population level outcomes on an issue that is important in your community or region? Click here to register.  THROUHG THIS WEBINAR: LEARNabout how a Collective Impact approach can support work across sectors to move the needle on urgent and complex community...

What actions are health system decision-makers taking to improve health system efficiency in Canada? What challenges have they faced along the way? Join us for a web conference where we will reflect on the findings from the new CIHI report, Improving Health System Efficiency in Canada: Perspectives of Decision Makers – a qualitative study that...

The Public Health Association of BC is pleased to announce for the 7th consecutive year: 2016 PHABC Summer School July 11th – 12th from 9:00am – 4:30pm “Promoting Health and Sustainability: The case of climate change and energy use” Goal To bring together individuals involved in the delivery of public health activities to examine the...

Understanding Mental Illness This workshop will provide a general overview of common adult mental illnesses and their symptoms, causes and treatment. Some of the topics covered: Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder People and Organizations to Access For more information Visit our website: www.ctrinstitute.com Phone: 204-452-9199...

“Promoting Health and Sustainability: The case of climate change and energy use” PHABC Summer School Overview and Course Schedule_July 7 Goal To bring together individuals involved in the delivery of public health activities to examine the application of the Ottawa Charter as related to climate change issues and the implications for health and health equity...

Counselling Skills – An Introduction and Overview This introductory workshop is designed for those new to counselling or those wishing to enhance their general helping skills. Some of the topics covered: Essential Communication Skills Establishing an Ethical Structure in Counselling Finding Client Strengths and Resources Problem Solving and Moving Toward Change Practical Counselling Tools and...

CIC 2016 Registration CPHA CIC 2016 includes an outstanding scientific program with over 45 scientific sessions, including plenary, panel, workshops, and co-developed learning activities. Featuring 50 oral abstract presentations and 150 posters, this high-calibre event brings together experts from across Canada and around the world to share and learn about immunization research excellence, advances in...

An overview of Lean Stigma tools for continuous quality improvement in Public Health. This webinar provides an overview of key Lean Sigma tools and how they can be used in public health settings as part of a continuous quality improvement initiative. These include Kaizen, 5S, SIPOC, VOCCTQ, and other templates. The webinar will feature specific...

Registration is now open!  Click here to register. The 7th annual Summer Institute is a two-day event that will bring together teachers, school counsellors, school support staff, school administrators, district staff, health professionals, parents, students and school community partners from across BC to exchange knowledge and ideas about improving mental wellness in school communities. Key...

 Join us to learn about the Portal and how it can help you understand and use evidence-based information! To register, click here: http://ow.ly/u2kr302SFr5

Gender-transformative health promotion (GTHP) aims to improve health outcomes as well as gender equity. Join Ann Pederson, Director of Population Health Promotion at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, for an introduction to GTHP and how it can change the way you work to promote health. Ann will share some examples of GTHP in Canada...

A Career in Public Health — Shaping Your Future CPHA is organizing an eight-part webinar series for students, trainees, and early career professionals. The webinars are a combination of mentorship sessions featuring speakers working in various public health professions and skills-building sessions that will provide participants with career-related tips and tools. 1st webinar (new date!): Wednesday,...

PHABC is holding a Call for Nominations for 2 Executive positions and 6 Directors-at-large positions available for application. To review the application visit: Call for Nominations - Application form The call will be open until October 7th.  Results of the election will be announced at the AGM during the Annual PHABC Conference (Dec 11 & 12). Questions?...

Presenters: Janet Smylie and Cheryl Ward To register for the webinar, please fill out the online registration form: http://surveys.phsa.ca/s/ICSwebinarregistration/ About the Presenters: Dr. Janet Smylie is a family physician and public health researcher. She currently works as a research scientist at St. Michael’s hospital, Centre for Urban Health Solutions (CUHS) in Toronto where she directs...

PHSA invites you to the inaugural webinar of the Indigenous Cultural Safety Learning Series. Details about the webinar are provided below as well as in the attached flyer. Please share widely with your networks and communities. Setting the Context for Indigenous Cultural Safety: Facing Racism in Health Presenters: Janet Smylie and Cheryl Ward To register...

Addressing our toughest challenges—such as climate change, housing affordability, inequality or xenophobia—requires broad public will and action. Yet, these challenges are also rooted in far-reaching and complex systems that include many different institutions and networks. To bring about the changes we need, we have to understand and work with both systems and democratic publics. Join...

Register at https://slate.uniteforsight.org/register/oct112016 The webinar will include guidance and advice from four panelists, as well as ample opportunity to ask the speakers questions. Gain insight about environmental justice, conservation, policy and politics, and management of hazardous substances. Webinar Panelists: Dean Cycon, Founder and CEO, Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Co. Christopher Golden, Associate Director, Planetary Health Alliance; Research Scientist,...

CARBC is proud to be partnering with Frontrunners Victoria to present a screening of "Us and Them," a documentary film exploring homelessness in Victoria, as part of Homeless Action Week. Event Details: Tickets: $10 +GST via Eventbrite:  Location: Cinecenta UVIC (Student Union Building) - 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria BC  ***There will be a panel discussion after the 7:00pm...

A public engagement event featuring the expertise of Judy Cameron, Ph.D. Date: October 12 - 13, 2016 Location: Simon Fraser University Vancouver Campus (Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and Segal School of Business) Please find attached a brochure with further details, and be sure to check out our Facebook page! Register online at: http://healthybrains.brownpapertickets.com...

You are invited to attend Wellness Matters - A Dialogue on Connection, Belonging and the Power of Well-being on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Victoria Conference Centre. Join moderator Mayor Lisa Helps and panelists Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Khalil Shariff, CEO of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada for a...

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) and Arthritis Research Canada have partnered to co-develop a new series of KT training webinars for researchers and trainees new to KT. Led by KT experts in BC, KT Connects provides opportunities to build knowledge and skills to incorporate KT into your work. The first webinar “Adventures...

Two days remain to take advantage of early bird rates for the 6th Global Forum on Health Promotion in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on October 16-17, 2016. The Global Forum on Health Promotion is an initiative of Geneva’s Alliance for Health Promotion, an NGO in official relations with the World Health Organization. Five previous Global...

Are you interested in enhancing the impact of your organization or collaborative? Are you interested in exploring the different social innovation approaches and tools that are helping other organizations achieve greater impact? If yes, you should register for the Innoweave Impact Accelerator, hosted in partnership with BC Healthy Communities. What is the Innoweave Impact Accelerator?...

Interested in a standardized process to appraise and synthesize research evidence? Are you engaged in utilizing sources of high quality literature to support your decision-making process? Are you interested in learning about critical appraisal of intervention studies? Join us for a webinar to learn how the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies can help you. To register,...

Strengthening our Understanding of the Mind-Body Interconnection   The 6th Conference will focus on the role of mental health in the etiology and management of childhood and adolescent obesity. Specifically, the conference will provide insight on prevention and management strategies in childhood obesity at the policy, school, public health, and all care levels through a...

Click here to register. This webinar will explore: Data about overall Canadian health care costs and predictions for the next decade (societal trends) Data about how much health inequalities cost the Canadian health system and issues of data gathering, analysis and inference Examples of research and practice supporting greater investment in the determinants of health The importance...

Click here to register. This is the third in a four-part webinar series exploring current Canadian issues associated with equity-integrated population health status reporting, equity indicators, local data and health equity outcomes. The focus is on data to drive community action to improve health equity. Each webinar features special guests to showcase the diversity of strategies and approaches being undertaken across...

Children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities are vulnerable to high rates of general health and mental health concerns. This interactive 2016 conference will focus on practical strategies to optimize their potential. Our goal is to help clinicians and caregivers learn effective ways to work with individuals with DD, their families, and to improve their...

The 5th Health and Wellbeing in Children, Youth and Adults and Developmental Disabilities Conference: Moving from Diagnosis to Practical Strategies The term Developmental Disabilities (DD) refers to individuals with Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum and related genetic syndromes such as Down and Fragile X Syndrome. Children, youth and adults with DD are vulnerable...

BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE The 5th Health and Wellbeing in Children, Youth and Adults and Developmental Disabilities Conference: Moving from Diagnosis to Practical Strategies Website: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/HealthandWellbeing2016/default.asp Brochure: http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/HealthAndWellbeing2016/2016HW_Brochure.pdf The term Developmental Disabilities (DD) refers to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum, fetal alcohol spectrum and related genetic syndromes such as down and fragile X syndrome. Children,...

Registration is now available: https://ubc.eventsair.com/dect/reg/Site/Register Brochure is available: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/IN9568/DECTO2016_Brochure.pdf Course Description Diabetes is an emerging epidemic. No matter what area of healthcare you work in, you will encounter people affected by diabetes. New approaches to diabetes management are continuously appearing. This comprehensive course is for health professionals from a variety of disciplines who face diabetes...

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE *Register Early* REGISTER at C2E2.ca/educationalseries2016 COURSE OVERVIEW            What makes qualitative synthesis unique Types of systematic qualitative reviews Choosing the right review for your research question Assessing the quality of a review COURSE FACULTY       Neale Smith, MA Research Coordinator, C2E2, VCHRI Mimi Doyle-Waters, MA MLIS Librarian, C2E2, VCHRI FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Meghan Donaldson at meghan.donaldson@ubc.ca...

Ripe for Change – Food Insecurity in BC  Please join BC Healthy Living Alliance on Tuesday, December 6th from 9:00-10:30 am for an informative webinar on food insecurity in BC. Food, wonderful food! It nourishes us, giving us the energy we need to lead active lives and provides a centre-point in important relationships as we cook for,...

Strengthening Healthy Development: Education and Public Health in Partnership Health and education sectors have different but complementary objectives: improving the health of learners contributes to improved learning outcomes; likewise, better education improves health. Presented in partnership with the BC Teachers’ Federation Location: Sheraton Airport Hotel, Book your room 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC Registration is...

I Boost Immunity Public Event and Fundraiser Sunday, December 11th, 6:30-8:30 pm Sheraton Airport Hotel (Minoru Ballroom) 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC View Poster You are invited to join the Public Health Association of BC, I Boost Immunity and UNICEF Canada for a public event and fundraiser to help raise awareness around immunization. Proceeds from...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) as a Mobilizer in Education Change: The Keewatin Patricia Experience The webinar will be facilitated/presented in English with simultaneous interpretation available in French. Presented by CHNET-works!

Age-Friendly and Dementia Friendly: Creating Inclusive, Supportive Communities, Together The webinar will be facilitated/presented in English with simultaneous interpretation available in French.

The gap between the rich and poor is increasing in Canada, with around 15 to 20% of Canadians living in poverty. This income inequality is not just an economic concern - it’s a public health issue. Join SPPH professors John Millar and Craig Mitton, and Vancouver School of Economics professor Craig Riddell, to find out how...

Topic: a documentary film about the time when First Nations in Canada were not allowed off reserve without a pass, entitled THE PASS SYSTEM (http://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ec332e7ecfb6d7ca837ecc0c&id=714818cfa1&e=5e67bba220) , recently nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards. The film is coming to VIFF's Vancity Theatre on February 17 at 12:00 noon as part of KDocs 2017 (http://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ec332e7ecfb6d7ca837ecc0c&id=fad2342c41&e=5e67bba220) . Details and tickets...

Our annual First Call gala features a delicious Indian buffet dinner, a silent auction full of amazing gifts, tickets to arts events, getaways and more, a raffle with exciting prizes, time to mingle with old and new friends, and a chance to celebrate Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's work for the children and youth of our province....

 The 7th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Website: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/FASD2017/default.asp Advance Notice/Call for Abstracts: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/FASD2017/AdvanceNotice.pd Please email: marketing.ipce@ubc.ca for more information and to be put on the enquiry list

Poverty Reduction Coalition invites you and your friends and networks: Join and share the Facebook page for the rally here. This is our chance to raise our voices together and show candidates in the provincial election that we’ll be voting for politicians that commit to a strong, comprehensive poverty reduction plan. There will be a week...

A public health response to the opioid crisis hinges on addressing widely held misconceptions about substance use disorders, an evidence-based understanding of the principles of harm reduction, and showcasing successful attempts to curb the opioid epidemic through humane and compassionate interventions. In this webinar, Mr. Rob Boyd of the Oasis program at the Sandy Hill...

SAVE THE DATE - Understanding the role of health profession organizations in Ontario's health policy process: A case study for optimizing the health care workforce in primary care

To register for the webinar in English, click here. The REFLEX-ISS tool was created to help stakeholders identify and address social inequalities of health at every stage of their action to improve population health. This tool was recently adapted and tested in Quebec. Throughout a project life cycle, the tool helps galvanize conversation between stakeholders...

PHABC has partnered with Placespeak.com to provide members, partners, and citizens to voice their opinions on public health issues. Complete our polls, surveys, and explore discussion topics and resources on public health issues leading up to the BC Provincial Election on May 9, 2017.

DATES AND TIMES This webinar series contains six, two-hour sessions delivered from 10:00am - 12:00pm PST each session. Session 1: Tue April 4 | Session 2: Thurs April 6 | Session 3: Tues April 11 | Session 4: Thurs April 13 | Session 5: Tues April 18 | Session 6: Thurs April 20 Overview This...

CPHA Event Co-hosted with PHPC Navigating through different career options can be challenging. This panel will highlight the unique paths and personal experiences of three different types of public health practitioners. Andrew Gray, a Medical Health Officer; Lorraine Telford, a community health nurse; and Paul Cseke, an Environmental Health Officer will share what they currently...

Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/429099087839384323 Please join BC Healthy Living Alliance on Thursday, April 6th from 9:00-10:30am to learn about how you can increase the wellness of workers outside of the office environment. Get access to the latest case studies, how-to’s and hands-on resources. BCHLA and our partners at Canadian Cancer Society and Canadian Mental Health Association...

  The Hands-on Cook-off contest is back on April 18 to May 18, 2017. This video contest is all about bringing together food and fun in the kitchen by having at least two generations demonstrate how to prepare a recipe. Breakfast, BBQ, pizza, salad, dinner, snacks…recipes in any category are acceptable. Share one of your...

Click here to register. This webinar will focus on inadequate income as the root cause of food insecurity, and actions public health professionals can take to shift practice beyond food-focused initiatives and towards income-based policy solutions. We will hear about the role of public health in social justice issues, and what public health programs that address the...

  Registration is now available: https://ubc.eventsair.com/decvs2017/decregis/Site/Register Course Description Diabetes is an emerging epidemic. No matter what area of healthcare you work in, you will encounter people affected by diabetes. New approaches to diabetes management are continuously appearing. This comprehensive course is for health professionals from a variety of disciplines who face diabetes in practice. The...

“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. YOU can be that great generation. Let your...

Presenter: Dr. Verna St. Denis April 27, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm PST 1:30 - 3:00pm EST   To register for the webinar, please Click here   About the Presenter:   Dr. Verna St. Denis is Cree and Métis from Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, Saskatchewan who specializes in anti-racist approaches in education. She received her PhD in...

Join us for a one-day training on the Frontiers of Innovation approach to program development and evaluation The Center on the Developing Child is pleased to be hosting its second Science-Based Innovation Training this spring, and registration is now open. Participants from a broad range of settings are encouraged to attend, including program developers and...

The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation's May Webinars   Educator engagement for practice change Co-presenters: Linda Kaser & Judy Halbert (Networks of Inquiry and Innovation) Date: May 18, 2017 @ 12pm PST/3pm EST (1 hour) WellAhead’s experience in Year 1 highlighted the relevance of educator autonomy as a factor in embedding wellbeing in schools, and the role of peer...

Global Health in a Changing Environment: A Conversation with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada Special Guest: Emily Fister from the David Suzuki Foundation       As the speed and trajectory of climate warming accelerates, human health is increasingly impacted. This creates both urgent humanitarian concerns and opportunities for individuals, societies and communities...

Vancouver's Drug Crisis Breaking Down Stigma   The City of Vancouver and Mayor Gregor Robertson invites the publis to hear more about the overdose crisis. Learn more about this crisis is happening, what needs to be don and how it's a matter of life and death. The event is open to anyone who wishes to...

Please join us on May 30th for How Do We #MakeBCHealthier4Kids: A Discussion on Policy Options   On Tuesday, May 30th, please plan on joining the BC Healthy Living Alliance and the YMCA BC for an engaging policy discussion on the health and wellbeing of children and youth in BC at the Robert Lee YMCA,...

Partnerships Project FASD Facilitator Training June 5th – 7th 2017 Instructional Principles Workshop June 5th, 2017 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Partnerships in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder June 6th & 7th, 2017 9:00 am to 4:30 pm ****** Location: Fort St. John Child Development Centre 10417-106th Ave, Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada V1J 2M8...

  “Blueprint for Action, Making Connections” Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 12th National CHNC Conference in Niagara Falls, ON. This conference brings together individuals who have an interest in Community Health Nursing from practice, research, administration, policy and education. Plan to attend and share your...

Webinar The CIHR Institute of Gender and Health, in partnership with the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health and the Health Canada Gender and Health Unit, is pleased to announce the Sex- and Gender-based Analysis Health Policy-Research Partnerships. These research-policy partnerships will help bridge the gaps between research knowledge and policy development and support the rigorous evaluation of...

Fractured BC: Fracking, Site C, Health and Human Rights   The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) BC Volunteers would like to invite you to at attend Fractured BC: Fracking, Site C, Health and Human Rights.   In April, CAPE called for a moratorium on fracking BC and in Canada as a whole, until the health...

Diabetes Educator Course, Vancouver 2017 October 19-21, 2017 Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre Website: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/initiatives/in9564/ Registration: https://ubc.eventsair.com/dec-vfall2017/decvfreg/Site/Register   Diabetes Educator Course, Toronto 2017 November 16-18, 2017 Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport Website: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/initiatives/in9568/ Registration is now available: https://ubc.eventsair.com/dect2017/reg/Site/Register   Diabetes is an emerging epidemic. No matter what area...

Healthy School Communities National Forum Healthy Schools – Healthy Children – Healthy Communities November 2-3, 2017 Brookstreet Hotel Ottawa, Ontario   The Healthy School Communities National Forum is a must attend event for community leaders working in health, education, research, government and active living sectors. Connect with school health champions and district and government leaders...

The Public Health Association of BC would like to invite you to our Public forum in conjunction with our annual conference, "Facing a Changing World: Transformative Leadership and Practice." The theme of this year’s conference is transformative leadership and practice, an innovative leadership style that provides an empowering system that encourages group members to take initiative, innovate and transform into...

50th Anniversary of Postgraduate Public Health Training in Western Canada Nov. 17th, 2017 School of Population and Public Health University of British Columbia, Point Grey Campus, Vancouver   Proposed Agenda and Speakers 8:00 – 9:00      Light breakfast and networking - Michael Smith Laboratories Rm 101 9:00 – 12:00     Resident Research Day presentations - Michael Smith...

Open Pharma - More than Meets the Eye? November 27th 5:30PM - 7:00PM SFU Harbour Center - Room 7000 Event Description Join special keynote speaker Dr. Andrew Boozary, one of Canada's most influential young physicians and policy leaders. Speaker Description ANDREW S. BOOZARY, M.D., M.P.P., S.M., is the founding member of the Open Pharma initiative...

šxʷʔam̓ət (home) January 19th, 2018 Songhees Wellness Centre, Victoria, BC   šxʷʔam̓ət (home), our 2017 Forum Theatre production on issues of Reconciliation, will be touring into 20 communities across BC and Alberta January 17 – February 25, 2018, including 2 shows in Victoria, at the Songhees Wellness Centre. You can purchase tickets at this link: http://www.cadbayuc.org/theatre-for-living/...

Early Year's Conference Strengthening Resilience in Today's World - Leading with Kindness and Understanding Vancouver, BC, Canada   The 2018 conference will continue to lead the field of professional development in early childhood development. Topics will include considerations and practices in work with young children and their families, as we adapt to our rapidly changing...

  Groundswell: Communities leading local action on overdose January 29th & 30th, 2018 Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel Surrey, BC   “Groundswell: Communities leading local action on overdose” is a community event that will be hosted for community organizations on January 29th & 30th, 2018. The event is funded by Community Action Initiative and supported by...

Immunization Update: Western Canada Immunization Forum 2018 January 30th, 2018 University of British Columbia, Robson Square Campus 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC     The Immunization Programs and Vaccine Preventable Disease Service Line presents the next Western Canada Immunization Forum on January 30, 2018. Experts from Western Canada and the USA will discuss topics such...

A Journey into the Patient Experience Through the Lens of a Patient & a Nurse Friday March 2, 2018 1:00pm - 3:30pm KPU Langley Auditorium 20901 Langley Bypass Langley, BC     Supported by the Faculty of Health, A Journey into the Patient Experience will highlight the importance of focusing on the patient experience. This...

34th International Seating Symposium March 6-9, 2018 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC   This international symposium addresses current and future developments in the areas of seating, positioning and mobility. Topic areas include service delivery, product development, research and outcomes. The format for the symposium will include pre-symposium, plenary, instructional, paper and poster sessions.   Registration...

Please Join Us March 13th for a Policy Discussion Basic Income Guarantee and Health: BIG Promise or a BIG Problem?     On Tuesday, March 13th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am - please plan on joining the BC Alliance for Healthy Living Society at the downtown Vancouver Public Library for an engaging discussion on...

Ontario Health Literacy Symposium Macdonald Bloc Complex 900 Bay Street Ontario Room, 2nd floor Toronto, ON M7A 1E9 Webcast of Symposium available online for non-Ontario residents, click here for more information   Join us for a day of learning and networking on health literacy in Ontario   Please note that the doors will open at 8:00...

  The 8th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD):   Review, Respond and Relate – Integrating Research, Policy and Practice Around the World April 18-21, 2018   The Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, BC, Canada   Although there have been thousands of published articles in FASD in general, there has...

Working Together Workshop Managing Your Injury, Illness, or Disability: Disclosing Your Disability to Potential Employers Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 2:30pm - 4:00pm 400-3999 Henning Drive Burnaby, BC V5C 6P9   Click Here to see the poster   Disclosing your disability is a subject many people struggle with when enapplying for employment. Working on how to...

Kinghooper Diabetes Education Inc Diabetes Educator Course   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 the complexities of diabetes care, and...

All Together Healthy: Social equity and the future of BC's healthcare system   When: Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00pm Where: HiVE Vancouver, 210-128 W Hastings Street Price: FREE RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/237608073659472/     In Canada, this is a moment of political optimism, where the path to a healthier society seems possible, but it’s uncertain whether this promised changes will...

POVC's 14th National Town Hall Meeting & Public Forum Fletcher Challenge Theatre (Room 1900), SFU Harbour Centre 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver Doors at 6:30pm, starts at 7:00pm   Please consider joining the Public Health Association of British Columbia on November 14th, 2018 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for Prevention of Violence Canada’s 14th National Town...

Kinghooper Diabetes Education Inc Diabetes Educator Course   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 the complexities of diabetes care, and...

AVI Annual General Meeting Wednesday November 2018 from 5:00-7:30pm Ambrosia Centre, 638 Fisgard St, Victoria     It’s that time of the year again – the AVI Annual General Meeting! Join us as we continue the transition from AIDS Vancouver Island to AVI Health & Community Services.   The AGM is Wednesday November 2018 from...

World AIDS Day Hosted by AIDS Vancouver Island Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street Victoria, BC     December 1, 2018 will be the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day and the 20th Anniversary of National Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week in Canada.  This year’s theme is “Know your status”. https://knowyourstatus.unaids.org/?fbclid=IwAR3ERRqetYeKkFoNXomXnj7Zpf0IRlbSw7L2FoUsY9_TsHC_kmdUS84YS0A We know from research that...

BC Centre for Disease Control & BCCDC Foundation for Public Health present: Understanding Harm Reduction Strategies   Date: December 4, 2018 Time: 6:00pm–9:00pm Location: Science World at TELUS World of Science 1455 Quebec Street Vancouver, BC   This event will focus on harm reduction strategies in the Lower Mainland. Experts will speak on best practices...

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...

Please join us on Wednesday, October 2nd at 10 AM for the next Environmental Health Seminar, is presented in partnership with Health Canada’s Environmental and Radiation Health Sciences Directorate (ERHSD) Seminar series. Environmental disasters such as oil spills, hazardous waste releases and other natural and anthropogenic calamities routinely impact public health, yet researchers and studies...

  Please join us on October 31 for this exciting learning opportunity! The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) and Health Promotion Canada (HPC) are collaborating on a series of webinars to highlight several chapters of the recently released book Health Promotion in Canada 4th edition: New Perspectives on Theory, Practice, Policy, and Research. The goal is to explore how various...

Cannabis Edibles Roles & Responsibilities in Regional Health Authorities Presenter: Carrie Cotton Senior Policy Analyst, Ministry of Health Online webinar   Abstract: On October 17, 2019 the Cannabis Regulations amendments came into force providing rules governing the legal production and sale of edible cannabis, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals. This presentation provides guidance to regional...

Diabetes Educator Course Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport, Mississauga, ON November 25th - 27th, 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...

NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series Marijuana Edibles: Regulatory Updates, Risk Assessment and Public Health Messaging   Presenter: Keith Warriner, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph   The next chapter in marijuana legalization is the introduction of commercially produced edibles with the first legal products expected to be on the shelves next month. The regulations...

Nominate an outstanding British Columbian for the BC Achievement Community Award   The 17th annual Community Award celebrates the outstanding contributions of British Columbians who raise the quality and character of their communities.   Now is your chance to nominate an individual who, through their volunteer or professional roles, consistently rises up to serve others. Nomination forms...

  Only one third of school-aged kids in Canada are meeting the Canadian 24-Hour-Movement Guidelines and the number of kids eating enough vegetables and fruit isn’t much better.  But two projects are working to change the current health landscape in schools. Please join the BC Alliance for Healthy Living on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 from...

UBC LFS US Land and Food Systems Career Fair 2020   The Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society of the University of British Columbia cordially invites you to participate in our annual LFS|US Land and Food Systems Career Fair. This event will take place on Thursday, February 6th, 2020 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm,...