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,...

36th International Seating Symposium March 3-6, 2020 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.    ...

National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health Healthy Built Environment Forum Webinar A Whole Systems Approach to Health Equity and Housing   Presenter: Rabindra (Rob) Mahabeer MSc. CIPHI(C) Public Health Inspector, Alberta Health Services Tueday, March 17, 2020 11 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time   Health equity impacts housing in multiple ways. A population, community, and individual’s...

Mindful Management for Professionals The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC March 31, 2020   The World Health Organization has defined positive mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution...

Learn about the Square Foot Gardening method for your school garden Presented by Farm to School BC Raised beds are popular in school grounds and in urban gardens, since they prevent people from walking over the soil, keep the garden organized, create spaces to grow a wide variety of vegetables, and is a targeted approach...

Learning for Planetary Health: Early Lessons from a Pandemic Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 from 12:30-2:00pm Pacific Daylight Time     As we face one of the greatest challenges for public health in several generations with the COVID-19 pandemic, we also have an unprecedented opportunity as governments and citizens prepare for a post-COVID future that we hope...

Coping With COVID-19 Town Hall from Anxiety Canada     The COVID-19 pandemic has required significant changes to day-to-day life, while creating unique challenges for people prone to anxiety and those who are new to experiencing heightened anxiety.   So, how do you manage it? For effective and practical CBT strategies to cope with anxiety...

Reimagining Our Future An Appreciative Inquiry Into What’s Wanting to be Created Webinar, multiple dates   Please join us for a conversation online about what’s wanting to be created during this liminal period of ambiguity and uncertainty where we find ourselves at the threshold between what we were and what we will become. On the...

ACCESS Health Enabling What Canadians Want for Their Health Care System April 22, 2020 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT     Fraser Ratchford, Senior Director ACCESS Health at Canada Health Infoway joins MindWell Founder and Chief Training Officer, Dr. Geoff Soloway for this upcoming webinar on Canada Health Infoway (Infoway)'s ACCESS 2022 movement....

Farm to School BC & Can You Dig It Orchestrating a Growing Movement in the City of Victoria     On April 2nd , 2020, the City of Victoria passed a motion to 1) temporarily reprioritize the focus of some Parks Department capacity to grow food plants from seed in the municipal nursery and greenhouses...

Join us on April 22, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) for a conversation on community impacts and responses related to food security, disability and ethics. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, it follows and amplifies lines of existing inequities. We recognize that you, our friends and colleagues in the public health community, are...

Don’t Let Them Down Understanding Youth Vaping and What We Can Do About It        Public Health researcher, Dr. David Hammond found that vaping increased by a stunning 74% among 16-19 year olds from 2017 to 2018; and with that cigarette smoking increased by 45% in the same period.     Please join...

Canadian Mental Health Association Understanding Addiction   Understanding Addiction is a unique online training program for those who work directly or indirectly with people who face challenges with addiction.   Program participants will: Gain a better understanding of addiction Learn effective and practical skills to help you respond to people who use substances in a...

Public Health Intelligence Rapid Implementation of an Open-Source Contact Tracing Solution     Gevity is holding an educational webinar open to all on Monday April 27th at 10:00AM PDT / 1:00PM EDT. Anushka Premji-Osman and Marc Koehn will demonstrate for public health officials the WHO’s open-source contact tracing software, Go.Data, and share their insights and...

Farm to School Webinar Series Small But Mighty Farm to School in a Rural-Remote Context     Learn about the Farm to School on Gabriola Island in a Rural-Remote Context. We will be learning from Kenda Chang-Swanson, Food Programs Coordinator from People for a Healthy Community   Kenda will share the story of her small...

Buildings, Occupants and the Changing Environment National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health   Presenter: Dr. Karen Bartlett, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia     Occupants of buildings depend on what we term “good” Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). The actual definition of IEQ is somewhat elusive, as it is the absence...

Reimagining Our Future An Appreciative Inquiry Into What’s Wanting to be Created Webinar, multiple dates   Please join us for a conversation online about what’s wanting to be created during this liminal period of ambiguity and uncertainty where we find ourselves at the threshold between what we were and what we will become. On the...

During this 45 minute webinar, we will be showing how to navigate the soon-to-be-relased Food Literacy database that has been created, highlighting many lessons and activities. These activities are targeted at both educators and parents, and tailored so that they can all be done at home. The modules of the database are centered around growing,...

ACCESS Health Mindfulness & the 5 Pillars of Learning for Mental Health in the Workplace May 7, 2020 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT     As the world finds itself in the midst of a global pandemic and organizations and individuals across the world learn how to adjust to a new way of...

Community Living in Isolation: Responding to COVID-19 — Webinar Mon, May 11, 2020 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM PDT Like other social justice movements, the Community Living movement has worked to support and empower a group that has been historically oppressed and disenfranchised. Central to that work is the creation of communities where people with...

Canadian Nutrition Society Demonstrating the Value of Nutrition in Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Costs Across the Continuum of Care Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am PT To register, CLICK HERE   Speakers: Dr. Refaat Hegazi, Director, Medical Affairs, Abbott Nutrition Dr. Suela Sulo, Director, Health Economics Outcomes Research, Abbott Nutrition   Malnutrition poses a...

Reimagining Our Future An Appreciative Inquiry Into What’s Wanting to be Created Webinar, multiple dates   Please join us for a conversation online about what’s wanting to be created during this liminal period of ambiguity and uncertainty where we find ourselves at the threshold between what we were and what we will become. On the...

Farm to School BC Webinar Series Cooking Lesson! Wednesday May 20, 2020 10:00am-11:00am PT Watch a live demo from a professional chef making tea biscuits and ricotta cheese! To sign up for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-cooking-lesson-tickets-105193145530   About this Event These days yeast is in short supply and we are going less frequently to the grocery...

    Community Health Nursing Conference 2020   POSTPONED   May 25-27, 2020 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport     This conference brings together individuals who have an interest in Community Health Nursing from practice, research, administration, policy and education. It is a forum to explore issues of mutual concern as well as exchange...

Canadian Nutrition Society New Technologies and Tools to Support Dietary Behavior Change in People with Type 2 Diabetes Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am PT Satya S. Jonnalagadda, PhD, MBA, RDN To register, CLICK HERE     This webinar will provide an update on the latest nutrition therapy guidelines and discuss the role of meal...

Farm to School BC Webinar Series Vancouver Coastal Health Resources Wednesday May 27, 2020 1:30pm-2:30pm PT Learning about food-related home learning lesson plans and resources for a variety of grade levels! To sign up for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-vancouver-coastal-health-resources-tickets-105308865652   About this Event During COVID-19, eating routines and habits have changed but students and their families...

Canadian Nutrition Society Vitamin D in Pregnancy: New Insights for Canadian Women 2020 PhD Dissertation Award Lecture Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:00AM - 10:00AM PT To register, CLICK HERE     Speaker: Maude Perreault, RD, PhD, McMaster University Moderator: Stephanie A. Atkinson, PhD, DSc (Hon), FCAHS Professor, McMaster University Maternal vitamin D status plays a major role in...

Reimagining Our Future An Appreciative Inquiry Into What’s Wanting to be Created Webinar, multiple dates   Please join us for a conversation online about what’s wanting to be created during this liminal period of ambiguity and uncertainty where we find ourselves at the threshold between what we were and what we will become. On the...

Farm to School BC Webinar Series School Food on Haida Gwaii Wednesday June 3, 2020 3:00pm-4:00pm PT* Learn about the school food activities happening on Haida Gwaii! To sign up for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-school-food-on-haida-gwaii-tickets-105308917808 *NOTE: Time of webinar is subject to change, though the date of June 3 is confirmed.       About this...

Digital Platforms for Social Service Delivery and Digital Equity 101 Free Learning Opportunity!   COVID-19 has impacted everyone in the non-profit sector in BC. Many organizations have identified that the abrupt, but necessary, switch to digital service delivery has been an ongoing challenge. In response to this, CAI has partnered with the Federation of Community Social...

Farm to School BC Webinar Series 6 Steps YOU Can Do to Prevent a Global Food Apocalypse Wednesday June 10, 2020 3:00pm-4:00pm PT* Learn more about the looming food apocalypse! To sign up for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-6-steps-you-can-do-to-prevent-a-global-food-apocalypse-tickets-105308967958 *NOTE: Time of webinar is subject to change, though the date of June 10 is confirmed.    ...

The ubiquitous anti-Black racism within law enforcement has led to the loss of many innocent Black lives at the hands of police officers. Andrew Loku, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet and George Floyd are among the many Black lives that were taken too soon. These lives...

Priority Health Innovation Challenge - Webinar Series Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Innovation June 17, 2020 9:00AM PST     Are you leading improvements in access to mental health and addiction services or home and community care? Are you interested in learning from those who are?   Join us for an open series of webinars delivered...

Building BC's Recovery, Together - Virtual Townhall The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people all over BC. It's impacted the way we live, work, and socialize. And it's impacted our economy. We’ve made progress because of our commitment to supporting each other and coming together as a community to respond. As we plan our recovery, the choices we...

11th Annual Public Health Summer Institute 2020 Think Globally, Act Locally Public Health and the Anthropocene Thursday July 9th & Friday July 10th, 2020   Draft Information Package Available Now! Breakout Session Summary Videos Available on YouTube!   Registration is Now Open!! phabc.org/summer-school-2020-registration/   Online this year due to COVID-19 but just as engaging as...

We are excited to convene a Community of Practice as a forum for people to meet, interact and come together regularly in order to learn, collaborate, solve problems and build knowledge and skill in complex systems approaches in public health. Please join us at the kickoff session where we’ll explore the theme of ‘Complexity, Systems...

This series focuses on the relationship between health care data, Big Tech and privatization, and explores the implications for patient privacy, safety, and equity in Ontario and Canada, with a focus on Black communities. Over 3 days, starting Wednesday July 22nd - Friday July 24th, we bridge disciplines and conversations, bringing together academics and community...

 Many months have passed since COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency. We have all had to adjust to a “new normal” where we socially distance and adhere to strict guidelines to minimize the spread of the virus. These efforts have kept many of us physically safe, but have had a tremendous impact on our mental...

Humans rely on each other for our survival and well-being. But the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the ways we can connect and relate to one another. Social cohesion describes the sense of connection and solidarity within and across communities and has been referred to as the “glue that holds a society together.” Even after...

This webinar continues a conversation on ways for Faith Leaders to assist the world to shift to a culture of prevention that will save thousands of lives, protect millions of women and save hundreds of millions of children from violence. World leaders have committed at the UNGA to significant reductions in violence for Agenda 2030....

  IOAD Facebook Live Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance - August 31st @ 7 pm featuring Guest Speakers: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Leslie McBain (MSTH), Marianne Alto (Victoria City Councillor) Media Contacts: Jennifer Howard (Event Coordinator) 250-889-5926 Leslie McBain (Moms Stop The Harm) 250-686-6490. RSVP @ https://www.facebook.com/events/329995181337810

Priority Health Innovation Challenge - Webinar Series Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Innovation September 17, 2020 9:00AM PST     Are you leading improvements in access to mental health and addiction services or home and community care? Are you interested in learning from those who are?   Join us for an open series of webinars delivered...

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...

Notice to PHABC Membership 2020 Annual General Meeting – December 3 Rescheduled to Thursday December 3, 2020 12:00-1:30pm - ONLINE   Agenda Now Available Minutes from the 2019 AGM Here   We hope to see many of you online Thursday December 3rd, 2020 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm for our Annual General Meeting. Join us via Zoom to...

The COVID-19 pandemic has gravely affected our societies and economies. It has been accompanied by an infodemic, an overabundance of information, including misinformation. Rapid amplification and dissemination of information and misinformation online, in a time when people are more socially distanced than ever before and relying on their phones to connect to the world, is adding a new concerning dimension...

Peter A. Victor, author of Managing without Growth. Slower by Design, not Disaster, is a Professor Emeritus at York University. He received his Ph.D. in economics from UBC in 1971 and has worked for 50 years in Canada and abroad on economy and environment issues as an academic, consultant and public servant. His work on...

February 26 (8:30 to noon Pacific) program features: Keynote session by Lindsay Titus, founder/coach of DefineYOUniversity, teacher/educator, and behaviour specialist Roundtable discussion with Lindsay hosted by Brad Hughes, Kitchener ON elementary principal and podcaster featured on VoicEd Radio, and Livia Chan, Burnaby BC head teacher Introducing Well-Being BC* - an open resource designed for BC...

The Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society (LFS|US) of the University of British Columbia cordially invites you to participate in our annual (virtual) Career and Opportunities Fair. This event will take place on Friday, February 26th from 11am-2pm (PST) virtually on Zoom. This event will host numerous employers/agencies to promote their jobs, internships, volunteer positions,...

Leading flexible learning models, environments, and online instructional approaches https://youtu.be/3qm8CJ0kvc8

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is excited to host an upcoming webinar series focused on long-term care and health system reform in Canada. “Converging Crises: Addressing the crises in long-term care, health system inequities, and federal-provincial relations” is a series of three online events taking place April 23, April 30 and May 7. Speakers:...

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is excited to host an upcoming webinar series focused on long-term care and health system reform in Canada. “Converging Crises: Addressing the crises in long-term care, health system inequities, and federal-provincial relations” is a series of three online events taking place April 23, April 30 and May 7. Speakers:...

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is excited to host an upcoming webinar series focused on long-term care and health system reform in Canada. “Converging Crises: Addressing the crises in long-term care, health system inequities, and federal-provincial relations” is a series of three online events taking place April 23, April 30 and May 7. Speakers:...

Join us in learning from author and academic Jesse Thistle. He will speak about his ground-breaking work to re-define homelessness and addictions through a Métis-Cree lens. Jesse Thistle is the acclaimed author of From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding my Way – a Canadian bestseller and finalist in Canada Reads...

As part of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children’s Together to #ENDviolence global campaign, the Public Health Agency of Canada is hosting a webinar series focused on efforts to prevent and address violence against children across Canada. Dr. Delphine Collin-Vézina will speak about child protection reports during the pandemic, Dr. Melanie Doucet will...

Public Health Summer Institute 2021 Fake or Fact? Promoting Digital Health Literacy in an Era of New Media and Misinformation June 24th & 25th, 2021     8:45am – 2:00pm PT ONLINE EVENT – TICKETS $50.00+tax Registration is on now: Click Here to Register Program and Information Package Released! Click Here to check it out!    ...

As part of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children’s Together to #ENDviolence global campaign, the Public Health Agency of Canada is hosting a webinar series focused on efforts to prevent and address violence against children across Canada. Melissa Kimber, Harriet MacMillan and James Dietrich will discuss the Violence, Evidence, Guidance, Action (VEGA) online...

Starting in February 2020, the Public Health Association of BC,  Community Action Initiative (CAI), and the Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division (CMHA BC) have worked in partnership with a cross-provincial, peer-led advisory committee to define essential practices in overdose response and prevention and identify peer-led groups and community-based organizations across the province that are practicing them. As...

We are marching from Jubilee Park to Trinity memorial United church followed by a free bbq, speakers, music and awards. Come join us to honour those we have lost and push for change for our communities!

Please join us as we remember lives lost in the overdose epidemic.

The National Safer Supply Community of Practice will be hosting a webinar with speaker Dr. Nanky Rai — Uprooting Medical Violence — How to Build an Anti-Oppressive Praxis in Safer Supply Programs.

On October 13, 2021 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, join in on a conversation with Julie Angus, Open Ocean Robotics, Mina Hoorfar, UVic Engineering and Computer Science, Sue Paish, Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster and Denise Williams, First Nations Technology Council. Moderated by Her Honour, Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the panel will talk about...

Join Corey Ranger from the SAFER program at AVI in Victoria BC for an introduction about safer supply, what it is, what it isn't, where it comes from, and where medical models fall on the continuum of safer supply.

Join the Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society for their organizational Annual General Meeting on Monday, October 25 at 5:00 p.m. Due to ongoing public health orders, the AGM will be held on-line. Impact will go over financial and operational reports from the last two years, and will also elect their Board of Directors for the next year....

The Annual AICR Research Conference is a source for information on diet, obesity, physical activity and cancer. This event will feature talks from world-renowned scientists in the field of lifestyle and cancer research on the progress we have made in the field so far and what we have to look forward to in the future....

Join Corey Ranger from AVI, Victoria BC to discuss Emotional Harm Reduction.  This is part of the NSS-CoP's Inaugral Speaker and Workshop Series: Safer Supply 10.

Join Taylor Owen, one of Canada’s leading experts on digital media ethics, in conversation with The Walrus editor-in-chief Jessica Johnson. Online platforms like Facebook, which collect and share huge amounts of information, are being accused of putting profit above democracy and the public good. Can government regulation protect us and our children from online harm...

With new networking opportunities and engagement tools, this 3-day conference provides the opportunity to connect with a wide range of leaders, staff, researchers, policy-makers, funders and businesses across the community housing sector. Visit their website for more information: conference.housingcentral.ca

Day 1 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on "Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts, Climate Change and Co-Benefits"   'Healing Indicators’: ECHO Network Round Table Panel and Discussion   This Healing Indicators session brings together a panel to discuss emerging research in Indigenous health and wellness in unceded northern BC. The...

Day 2 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on "Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts, Climate Change and Co-Benefits"   ECHO trainees will reflect on their experience making a digital story. After screening the Expressions in Art Digital Story, Dr. Sarah de Leeuw will critically reflect on the digital story and give...

Day 3 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on “Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts, Climate Change and Co-Benefits”   This panel and discussion will profile examples of ‘health in watersheds’ work underway across the ECHO Network, with an emphasis on environment, community and health connections, and the important data and integration...

Day 4 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on “Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts, Climate Change and Co-Benefits”   A youth-centered conversation where youth from across ECHO's regional cases will be sharing their experiences and perspectives from participating in outdoor learning activities out on the land. Youth will describe the activities...

Day 5 of the ECHO Network Knowledge Exchange Sessions on “Honouring Complexity: Making Space to Address Cumulative Impacts, Climate Change and Co-Benefits”   Tips, tricks and tools for tackling complexity in social-ecological systems: Attending to cumulative impacts and persistent challenges that cross-cut environmental, community and health systems.   This session will discuss Canadian pilot projects...

Join the BC Alliance for Healthy Living for their upcoming workshop on Small Towns taking BIG STEPS in active transportation.   This workshop will feature presentations from leading communities that have successfully navigated challenges unique to smaller communities. Some of these challenges include:   Creating a walkable downtown despite the main street acting as a...

Join the BC Alliance for Healthy Living for our upcoming workshop on Small Towns taking BIG STEPS in active transportation. This workshop will feature presentations from leading communities that have successfully navigated challenges unique to smaller communities. Some of these challenges include: Creating a walkable downtown despite the main street acting as a highway Building...

The OD PREP series is coming to a close with our seventh and final installment: A Conversation with Laura Shaver and Reija Jean from the BC Association of People on Opiate Maintenance (BCAPOM) We are ending on a hopeful note. Laura and Reija are incredible peer activists who have worked tirelessly to expand access to opioid...

Notice to PHABC Membership 2021 Annual General Meeting – December 9 Thursday December 9, 2021 11:30AM-1:00PM – ONLINE   We hope to see many of you online Thursday, December 9th, 2021 from 11:30am to 1:00pm for our Annual General Meeting and a special presentation on safe supply and the ongoing opioid crisis in our province. Join us...

We are thrilled to launch the GlobalChild platform: the world’s first comprehensive child rights monitoring tool. Don’t miss the virtual launch event Dec. 13. Children around the world deserve to grow up to become healthy, productive members of society. Dr. Ziba Vaghri’s GlobalChild platform, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, will allow governments...

  Join us for the first of four monthly webinars in which the West Coast Climate Action Network will explore the best policies and practices for transportation in BC, propose a policy platform, and mobilize political action.   We start with the need for great transit, both urban and province-wide, with guest speakers:   Kukpi7...

This International Women’s Day, it’s time to talk about how we can Break the Bias! The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, in partnership with the University of Victoria and Global BC, is very proud to invite you to attend Women Leading Change: Break the Bias, a free panel discussion on March 9th,...

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many questions and presented numerous challenges for public health systems in Canada and around the world. Acknowledging these, in her latest report, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, has called for a strengthening and renewal of public health systems in Canada so that they are better prepared to...

Join the Vancouver Food Policy Council to learn about how the federal and provincial governments are exploring how to grow school meal programs. Together we'll identify the values and priorities of our school food programs. Join us in envisioning what our future school meal program can be! Come learn from our esteemed panel about the...

    Canadian Public Health Week by participating in this special webinar. Dr. Tam will discuss how we can join forces to build the public health system that meets the needs of all people in Canada. #CPHW22

Mark Canadian Public Health Week as Trevor Hancock discusses what is involved in keeping humans and the planet healthy through the creation of a Wellbeing society and the implications for the work of public health practitioners and organizations. #CPHW22

Celebrate Canadian Public Health Week by joining OPHA and alPHa in a discussion about the findings of their recent reports on the impact of COVID-19 on public health programs and the health of Ontarians. #CPHW22

Basic Income and Decent Work can improve population health through economic security. This webinar will reflect on lessons public health can apply when advocating to decrease income inequity as a means to improve health. #CPHW22

We are particularly pleased to invite you to participate in the 24th World Conference on Health Promotion. This major event of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is held every three years. It will be run virtually, May 15-19 2022, from Montreal, in Quebec. Registration fees vary, More information here: https://iuhpe2022.com

In recognition of this year's theme, "The Power of Collaboration" the Victim Justice Network (VJN) is hosting an online workshop by the VEGA Project, McMaster University to discuss child maltreatment, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; neglect; and children’s exposure to intimate partner violence. The VEGA Project presenters will provide an overview of online evidence-based...

BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) is excited to announce our new Age-friendly Communities Grant Program is now accepting applications. All local and Indigenous B.C. governments working to build age-friendly communities through equitable policies, programs, and services have access to age-friendly communities funding and support to help make it happen. BCHC is the new administrator for the Age-friendly Communities Grant...

This webinar will present and discuss key findings from research led and published by Dr Mehdi Ammi, Professor at the Carleton University School of Public Policy and Administration in Ottawa, entitled, “Interpreting Forty-Three-Year Trends of Expenditures on Public Health in Canada: Long-Run Trends, Temporal Periods, and Data Differences”. The NCCHPP is involved in this project...

The 2022 AICR Research Conference will be held as a hybrid event on October 31-November 2, 2022, with both a fully virtual option and an in-person program held at the Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, VA We are hosting our annual conference in a hybrid format, featuring both virtual and in-person components. In-person attendance...

  Registration is now on! Click here to join us in Victoria this November!   Draft Program at a Glance Released!! Check out the great line up of speakers, presentations and workshops HERE.   About the Conference PHABC is pleased to share this year’s conference topic: “Our Planet, Our Health: Creating Well-Being Societies and Making...

Join our webinar on Monday, November 21st from 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST to hear Dr. Norman Giesbrecht and Dr. Erin Hobin talk about how alcohol warning labels can help curb alcohol consumption in light of Canada's updated low-risk drinking guidelines.

On November 2, 2023, Forward Food and Simon Fraser University, as part of the university’s Roots initiative, is hosting a plant-based summit in Burnaby, BC. This event will bring together individuals from the foodservice industry and provide them space to network and learn about the many benefits of local and plant-based foods and how they...

October 13th to 19th, 2024  is RSV Awareness Week in Canada. Join us in acknowledging this week by learning more and help prevent the spread. WHAT IS RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms. The virus spreads through direct contact with an infected person. Most people recover from RSV...