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...