Promoting Policies for Health, Well-being and Equity
2022-05-15 - 2022-05-19 | Online
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

Recognizing and Responding to Violence Against Children: Online Workshop Violence, Evidence, Guidance, Action (VEGA) Project
2022-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Webinar
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 educational resources and how they may assist criminal justice professionals and victim services providers in addressing the needs of those who may have experienced child maltreatment.

Age-friendly Communities Grant Program Information Session
2022-06-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
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 Program in partnership with the Ministry of Health. The program is open for applications across two funding streams: Planning (Stream 1) up to $25,000, and Projects (Stream 2) up to $15,000. Both grant streams include in-kind, customized capacity-building supports provided by BCHC staff.
Join us for an information session, where we will explain the program in greater detail, answer questions and offer guidance on submitting an application.

What Can We Learn from Public Health Expenditure Data in Canada from 1975 to 2018?
2022-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
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 as a public health knowledge user.
For more information and to register go here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6016515135007/WN_1Kjb8x6zTXyqoGv2X1EU5g?utm_source=Cyberimpact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=E-Bulletin-May-2022

2022 American Institute for Cancer Research Conference
2022-10-31 08:00 - 2022-11-02 17:00
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 will be very limited to facilitate adequate physical distancing of attendees- register today to reserve your spot!
This three-day event will feature dynamic topics including:

Trusted sources – Combating misinformation through effective evidence-based communication
Enhancing cancer therapy through converging innovations in lifestyle and oncology research
The role of lifestyle in the context of elevated genetic risk
The research evidence to policy impact continuum – Developing and implementing cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship guidelines

…and much more!

PHABC Annual Conference 2022 – Our Planet, Our Health
2022-11-09 - 2022-11-10 | Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3M7, Canada
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 Peace with Nature.” The conference topic was inspired by recent WHO and UN initiatives, as well as the importance of recognizing the role Indigenous knowledge has in creating a healthy relationship between humans and the Earth.
There is local and global urgency to focus on making peace with nature. According to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, “Humanity is waging war on nature. This is suicidal.” (December 2020). The UN 2021 report Making Peace with Nature further identified climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution as a “triple crisis” that threatens our well-being.
Creating well-being societies is dependent on making peace with nature and focusing on ecojustice and applying an eco-social approach to everything we do. The public health community has an opportunity here to weave eco-social approaches into their work to address both ecological and social injustices. Creating a truly healthy public will only be possible if we work together to create healthy, sustainable and equitable communities.
Conference Themes and Structure
To invigorate public health practice, education and research towards a healthy, just and sustainable future. The conference plenary sessions will focus on four inter-related themes:

Making Peace with Nature for Public Health
Ecojustice/Eco-social Equity and Public Heath
Well-being Societies
Local (Practice) and Action

Click here to read more about our Conference Goals & Objectives!

Accreditation
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
For information on how this activity fits in the Royal College Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program, please visit the Royal College’s website (royalcollege.ca/moc). For more personalized support, please contact the Royal College Services Centre (1-800-461-9598) or your local CPD Educator.
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Family physicians attending the conference can get up to 5 Mainpro+® certified credits through the College of Family Physicians of Canada (for attending a non-certified conference to stimulate reflection) by completing the Linking Learning to Practice form – cfpc.ca/en/linking-learning-and-pearls-exercises

Speakers
This year’s plenary sessions will feature a number of experts in their respective fields. Our first wave of speakers announced are listed below.

Dr. Danièle Behn Smith, Aboriginal Health Physician Advisor, Office of the Provincial Health Officer, BC Ministry of Health
Dr. Trevor Hancock, Professor & Senior Scholar (retired), University of Victoria & Conference SPC Co-chair
Jessica (Jessiquita) Madrid, Team Lead, Xaaynanga Naay (Skidegate Health Centre), First Nations Health Authority
Dr. Tim Takaro, Professor Emeritus & Physician-Scientist, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Lindsay McLaren, Professor of Population and Public Health, University of Calgary
Dr. Margot W. Parkes, Professor & Research Co-lead, University of Northern BC
Sione Tu’itahi, Executive Director, Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand, Runanga Whakapiki Ake I Te Hauora o Aotearoa (HPF)
Dr. Shannon Waters, Medical Health Officer, Island Health
Jade Yehia, Human Geography and Environmental Health specialist & Professor, Royal Roads University
Dr. Chris Buse, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Courtney Howard, Emergency Physician, Chief Drygeese Territory & Clinical Associate Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Dr. Jeff Masuda, Professor, School of Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria

Follow the link below to read more about our Featured Speakers and be sure to keep checking back, we’re adding more speakers every week!
Featured Speakers Biographies

Program at a Glance
We have been working diligently at designing an interactive and enlightening two-day conference, and we’re thrilled to share the draft program at a glance with everyone!
The draft program will primarily highlight the conference agenda, including featured speakers, workshops, oral presentations and posters.
Register for the conference now for this incredible opportunity to learn and network with public health and eco-justice champions!

Draft Program at a Glance

Sponsorship
Our conference is only possible thanks to the continued efforts of numerous volunteers and the support of various partners and sponsors. Sponsorship dollars help PHABC ensure public health professionals and community partners have access to evidence-based knowledge to improve public health and environmental health outcomes locally, and globally.

If you are interested in sponsoring the PHABC conference, please follow the link below to read more about our current sponsorship opportunities. If you would like more information about the details of our request, please contact us at conference@phabc.org. We welcome the opportunity to discuss any arrangements with you and answer any questions you may have.
Current Sponsorship Opportunities

Call for Abstracts
If you are part of a promising practice or have research related to any of our conference themes or public and population health in general please consider submitting your work for inclusion in our 2022 Conference. As one of the major public health conference’s in BC, this is the ideal event to showcase your work to and network with likeminded public, population, environmental health, and other allied professionals.

As an added bonus, individuals whose abstracts are accepted for inclusion in the conference will be able to access the exclusive abstract presenter’s discounted conference rate! To read more about the call for abstracts, submission guidelines and evaluation criteria follow the link below. If you have any questions about the process please feel free to reach out to us at conference@phabc.org.

Our Call for Abstracts is now closed. Thank you for your submissions!

PHABC Awards
Do you know someone or an organization in the public health community whose hard work and dedication deserves recognition? Nominate them for a PHABC award! We accept nominations year-round for outstanding individuals and organizations. This year’s deadline for the 2022 awards is October 15th, 2022. Any nominations submitted after the deadline will be considered for the 2023 PHABC Awards. Read about all our awards and submit your nomination today!
PHABC Awards
Award Nomination Form

Conference Promotions
Help us spread the word! We’re so excited to welcome everyone to our first in-person conference since 2019 and we want YOU to help us spread the word! We have created a number of promotional materials and toolkits that we’re hoping our partners can use to extend our reach across BC.
Check out our Promotional Toolkits and help us make the 2022 conference a rousing success!
Promotional Toolkits

Contact & Follow Us!
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Alcohol Warning Labels: A Way to Minimize Harm?
2022-11-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
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.

SFU and Forward Food Summit: Deepening Local Roots in Food Service
2023-11-02 08:30 - 16:30 | Leslie & Gordon Diamond Family Auditorium SFU, 8888 University High Street, Burnaby, BC, V5A0A9, Canada
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 can effectively incorporate more of them into their menus. You can find more information here. The summit will feature:

Speakers and panels on plant-based foods and their social, health and environmental benefits, industry trends, and innovative ideas. The keynote speaker will be Brent Loken, PhD, Global Food Lead Scientist at WWF and lead author on the EAT Lancet report on Food, Planet, Health
Plant-based food demonstrations
A tradeshow featuring plant-based brands and products
A light plant-based breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks
Networking opportunities and a Forward Food pledge signing ceremony, to facilitate collaboration and garner commitments to build a better food system together

For more information and to reserve your seat go here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-and-forward-food-summit-deepening-local-roots-in-food-service-tickets-704639725387

PHABC Annual Conference 2023 - Public Health and Equity in the Digital Age
2023-11-21 08:00 - 2023-11-22 17:00 | The Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2K6, Canada
Early bird registration ends September 29th! Click here to join us in Vancouver this November!
About the Conference
Join us in celebrating our 70th anniversary by attending this year’s conference, “Public Health and Equity in the Digital Age”, which is an expansion of the topics covered during our 2023 Public Health Summer Institute. If you missed our annual Summer Institute, click here to view presentations, videos, and other resources (please note, not all presentations are available).
As digital advancements shape the way health information is accessed, shared, and utilized, understanding the implications for equitable health outcomes becomes paramount. Addressing misinformation concerns, ensuring digital access for all, leveraging AI for precision health, and enhancing quality of life through assistive technologies are crucial discussions in the pursuit of inclusive and effective public health strategies. This conference provides a timely platform to dissect these intricacies and equip practitioners with the insights needed to navigate the evolving landscape of health in the digital age.
In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we will be hosting a gala dinner on November 20th, 2023 at the Sutton Hotel. Tickets will be made available soon and conference registrants will be given priority selection.

Conference Themes and Structure
To invigorate public health practice, education and research towards a healthy, just and sustainable future. The conference plenary sessions will focus on four inter-related themes:

AI, Misinformation and Disinformation
Digital Equity and Access
Innovation in Public Health Technology and AI
Assistive Devices and Healthy Aging

Click here to read more about our Conference Goals & Objectives!

Registration
Early bird conference registration is open now until September 29th, 2023. Register early so you don’t miss out!
In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we will be hosting a gala dinner on November 20th, 2023 at the Sutton Hotel. Tickets will be made available soon and conference registrants will be given priority selection.
Conference Registration

Call for Abstracts
If you are part of a promising practice or have research related to any of our conference themes or public and population health in general please consider submitting your work for inclusion in our 2023 Conference. As one of the major public health conference’s in BC, this is the ideal event to showcase your work to and network with likeminded public, population, environmental health, and other allied professionals.
As an added bonus, individuals whose abstracts are accepted for inclusion in the conference will be able to access the exclusive abstract presenter’s discounted conference rate! To read more about the call for abstracts, submission guidelines and evaluation criteria, please click here. If you have any questions regarding the submission process please feel free to reach out to us at conference@phabc.org.
Abstract Submissions are open now until October 13th, 2023! Submit yours using the link below.
Abstract Submission

Volunteers
Calling volunteers for our 2023 conference and gala dinner! Volunteers work a total of 8 hours in exchange for free conference registration. There are limited spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out to us at conference@phabc.org.

PHABC Awards
Do you know someone or an organization in the public health community whose hard work and dedication deserves recognition? Nominate them for a PHABC award! We accept nominations year-round for outstanding individuals and organizations. This year’s deadline for the 2023 awards is October 28th, 2023. Any nominations submitted after the deadline will be considered for the 2024 PHABC Awards. Read about all our awards and submit your nomination today!
PHABC Awards
Award Nomination Form

Contact & Follow Us!
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RSV Awareness Week: October 13-19, 2024
2024-10-13 - 2024-10-19
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 illness in about a week, but some people can become seriously ill. Infants and older adults are at higher risk of developing severe illness and need hospitalization.

PEOPLE AT HIGH RISK OF RSV
Nearly all children will have an RSV infection before 2 years of age.
Some people are at greater risk for RSV-related complications, including:

Premature infants
Infants 6 months of age and younger
Children with chronic lung or heart disease
Children with neuromuscular disorders
People of any age with weakened immune systems
Infants under 6 months of age living in remote communities
Adults 65 years of age and older

RISK OF HOSPITALIZATION
RSV infection is the most common cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants requiring hospitalization. Hospitalization increases with age, particularly among adults 65 years of age and older.

PREVENTING RSV

Wash your hands with soap and water frequently
Clean common surfaces
Avoid close contact with others who may be sick
Stay at home when you are sick
Cover coughs and sneezes

Protection is available for infants at high risk using monoclonal antibodies.
Vaccination is available for the prevention of RSV in older adults, but programs vary across provinces and territories.

For more information visit https://www.rsvawareness.ca/

PHABC Annual Conference 2024 – Commercial Determinants of Health
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-19 | The Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2K6, Canada
The Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) is thrilled to announce the theme of our 2024 conference, “Commercial Determinants of Health: Moving from Harmful to Healthy.”
We are the first association in the world to lead a conference on the commercial determinants of health! We will be collaborating with the World Health Organization, the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health, and other notable partners to bring you an excellent, innovative and educational conference.
Register now for early bird rates. All non-members purchasing two-day registration will receive a free one-year PHABC membership.

Conference Details
Dates: November 21st and 22nd
Venue: Sutton Place Hotel
Address: 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver

Conference Themes

Taking action on industries that affect health: marketing, risks, and essential goods
Building public sector strength: considering regulatory and functional opportunities
Improving business practices: creating policies for healthier markets
Rethinking economic development: sustainable approaches and cultural perspectives

Conference Learning Objectives

Develop a comprehensive understanding of commercial determinants of health (CDoH)

Define and explain the concept of CDoH, and identify key industries and commercial practices (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, fossil fuels) that impact public health.

Analyze public health’s role in addressing CDoH

Critically examine how strategies by commercial actors, including marketing, lobbying, and product development, shape health behaviors and outcomes, highlighting both positive and negative effects.
Examine core competencies for Public Health as they relate to CDoH

Learn from successful interventions against harmful commercial practices

Explore case studies and stories of successful interventions that have effectively mitigated commercial risks to public health.

Develop strategies for strength-based harm prevention

Address the identification and prevention of health harms caused by commercial activities, emphasizing the use of strengths-based language and approaches in public health interventions.

Provide exemplars of commercial activities generating well-being economies

Become a Sponsor
Our conference is only possible thanks to the continued efforts of numerous volunteers and the support of various partners and sponsors.
If you are interested in sponsoring the PHABC conference, or if you would like more information about the details of our request, contact us at conference@phabc.org.

Volunteer at the Conference
Calling volunteers for our 2024 conference and gala dinner! Volunteers work a total of eight hours in exchange for free conference registration.
There are limited spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out to us at conference@phabc.org.

PHABC Awards
Do you know someone or an organization in the public health community whose hard work and dedication deserves recognition? Nominate them for a PHABC award!
We accept nominations year-round for outstanding individuals and organizations.
This year’s deadline for the 2023 awards is October 28th, 2023.
Any nominations submitted after the deadline will be considered for the 2024 PHABC Awards.
PHABC Awards
Nomination Form

Contact & Follow Us!
To learn more about the conference and how you can get involved, email conference@phabc.org.
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