BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Public Health Association of BC - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Public Health Association of BC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://phabc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Public Health Association of BC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201204 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200331T232521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T232521Z UID:7674-1606780800-1607039999@phabc.org SUMMARY:Canadian Immunization Conference DESCRIPTION:Canadian Immunization Conference\nDecember 1-3\, 2020\nShaw Centre\nOttawa\, Ontario\, Canada\n  \nImmunization protects individuals and communities by preventing the spread of disease. As more people are immunized\, the disease risk for everyone is reduced. Immunization has probably saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health intervention. Immunization is the single most cost-effective health investment\, making it a cornerstone in the effort to promote health. \nThe ongoing occurrence of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks makes CIC 2020 an important venue to discuss the recurrence and emergence of infectious diseases that are posing challenges for public health at all levels. Critical to our degree of preparedness are an ability to continue to develop and improve vaccines\, strengthen public health surveillance systems\, and support timely and practice-relevant immunization program research\, as well as an encouraging of evidence-based and ethical policy and practice measures to help us better control infectious diseases and improve public confidence in vaccines. \nFrom December 1-3\, 2020\, over 900 delegates will connect\, collaborate\, share and learn\, the innovative scientific program will engage and inspire future research\, policies and practices. To facilitate knowledge exchange and engagement\, the Organizing Committee engages with experts and thought-provoking speakers who will inspire and challenge delegates. \n  \n  \nRegistration Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nCIC 2020 is a forum for researchers\, professionals and policy makers to present\, share and exchange the latest cutting-edge information in Canada’s vaccination system. Conference delegates will include: \n\nHealth professionals\n\nNurses\nPhysicians\nPharmacists\nEpidemiologists\nHealth promoters\n\n\n\nExperts\n\nBiotechnology\nResearchers and scientists\nVaccine regulators\nIndustry\nPublic Health\n\n\n\nPolicy and program specialists\n\nPolicy Makers\nProgram Planners\nAcademics\nStudents / Trainees\n\n\nThe conference registration fee includes:\n\nAll conference sessions\nEntrance to the Exhibit Hall\nDaily refreshment breaks\nLunch on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday\nA networking reception on Tuesday\nFinal printed program and mobile app\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\nRates are subject to change \nSharing of badges is not permitted without express written consent of the CIC Secretariat. \n\n\n\n\nEarly-bird Rate\nRegular Rate\n\n\n\n\nFull Registration\n$700\n$775\n\n\nStudent*\n$350\n$400\n\n\nTwo-Day\n(Tuesday/Wednesday)\n$500\n$550\n\n\nStudent*\n$225\n$275\n\n\nTwo-Day\n(Wednesday/Thursday)\n$425\n$475\n\n\nStudent*\n$225\n$275\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDAILY\nTuesday\nWednesday\nThursday\n\n\nParticipant\n$350\n$350\n$300\n\n\nStudent*\n$175\n$175\n$100\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Rates are available until 8 October 2020.\n*Proof of full-time student status required\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall for Abstracts\nCall for submissions will open Tuesday 31 March 2020 \nDeadline for submissions is Thursday 25 June 2020 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCIC 2020 is organized in a stream-based format and sessions will be planned and presented within the following five streams as established by the Conference Organizing Committee:\n\n\n\n\nInforming and implementing policy\nNew developments in vaccines and their use\nOptimal practice\nVaccination in specific populations\nVaccine acceptance and uptake\n\nAbstract submissions will be accepted for Oral and Poster presentations as well 90-minute workshop and symposium sessions that aim to enhance the skills of conference participants through a practical learning experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nFor more information go to: https://cic-cci.ca/ URL:https://phabc.org/event/canadian-immunization-conference/ LOCATION:Shaw Centre\, 55 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9J2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20201026T181945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T181945Z UID:9244-1606212000-1606219200@phabc.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Addressing Stigma: Aging and Older Adults DESCRIPTION: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 System’ and will outline PHAC’s role in healthy aging and stigma. It will also discuss the importance of fostering greater mental health and resilience amongst older adults.\n \nLastly\, presenters will share interim findings from the ‘Older Adults Self-Isolating During Covid-19’ project and discuss other resources\, such as the ‘Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2019 – Addressing Stigma: Towards a More Inclusive Health System’. Registration Link is provided below. \nPresenters:\n1. Nick Poullos\, Senior Program Officer\, PHAC Western Region\n2. Dr. Theodore Cosco\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Gerontology\, Simon Fraser University and Research Fellow\, Oxford Institute of Population Ageing\, University of Oxford\n3. Sandeep Dhillon\, Gerontology PhD Student\, PHAC – Western Region\n4. Shreemouna Gurung\, Gerontology PhD Student\, PHAC – Western Region \n  URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-addressing-stigma-aging-and-older-adults/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201126 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200110T204334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T204334Z UID:7122-1606089600-1606348799@phabc.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Educator Course - Toronto\, ON DESCRIPTION:Diabetes Educator Course\nFour Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport\, Mississauga\, ON\nNovember 23-25\, 2020\n  \nThis 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 have you learn effective approaches to educate those affected by diabetes. \n  \nWe will cover the latest Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines. \n  \nThis course is not specifically designed as preparation for the Canadian CDE examination\, however it will serve as an excellent review in your preparation to become a Certified Diabetes Educator. The next CDECB exam is in\, May 2021. \n  \nThis course is eligible for credit toward your Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Maintenance Credit Portfolio. Members of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management will earn 4 CE points. \n  \nFor more information or updates\, contact info@kinghooper.com. \n  \nDate: November 23-25\, 2020\nLocation: Toronto\, ON\nVenue: Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport\, Mississauga\, ON\nWebsite & Registration: http://kinghooper.com/program/diabetes-educator-course-toronto-november-2020 \n  \nEarly-bird registration is $749+HST ($846.37)\, regular registration is $849+HST ($959.37). It includes: \n\nSyllabus containing detailed handouts\n2 lunches\, 1 dinner\, and daily morning and afternoon refreshment breaks\nCertificate of Attendance URL:https://phabc.org/event/diabetes-educator-course-toronto-on/ LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Kinghooper Diabetes Education Inc":MAILTO:info@kinghooper.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201117T133000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20201019T225628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T225628Z UID:9210-1605614400-1605619800@phabc.org SUMMARY:Complex Systems Approaches in Public Health: Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Complex Systems Approaches in Public Health: Community of Practice\nAll you need is an interest to participate! \nJoin us to engage in collaborative dialogue and discover constructive possibilities for action on complex issues facing public health. \nWhat:                         Session # 3 – What’s Here Now?  \nWhen:                        November 17\, 2020 – Noon to 1:30PM (Vancouver) \nDescription:             In this session we will use a World Cafe format to explore What’s Here Now? for complex systems approaches in Public Health. \nWhat are you and others doing? What are you hearing? What do you see? What do you observe? What do you feel? \nWe will have 3 rounds of small group conversations in break-out groups of 3-4 focusing on the questions above and then return to the main room to share our insights with everyone. \nThe meeting will be hosted on Zoom. Please register in advance using the link below. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUudO2trT4rGtPWewpUOJk5o_rYN-lxgtEb \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://phabc.org/event/complex-systems-approaches-in-public-health-community-of-practice/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, BC\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201119 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200331T233819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T233819Z UID:7684-1605571200-1605743999@phabc.org SUMMARY:Infoway Partnership Conference DESCRIPTION:Infoway Partnership Conference\nNovember 17-18\, 2020\nVancouver\, BC\n\n  \n  \nCanada Health Infoway (Infoway) invites you join us for 2020 Infoway Partnership Conference taking place November 17-18\, 2020 in Vancouver\, BC. The Infoway Partnership Conference is an annual event designed to exchange knowledge\, address challenges and celebrate the successes of digital health in Canada The conference will once again take place during Digital Health Week (November 16-22\, 2020)\, our annual celebration of digital health in Canada. \nAt the 2020 Infoway Partnership Conference\, participants will engage in a conversation about collaborating to achieve our shared goals of improving health outcomes for Canadians and creating a more sustainable health system for future generations. This will include discussions about: virtual care; mental health and addictions; better care for Indigenous Peoples; long-term care\, including palliative care; and safer access to medications. Participants will also share best practices about privacy\, interoperability standards and more. \nStay up to date on information about the conference here\, on LinkedIn\, Facebook\, and on Twitter through @Infoway and #ThinkDigitalHealth. \n\nFind out more!\n\nAbout the Conference\n\nRegistration\nProgram\nPatients Included\nTravel and Accommodations\n\n\nSponsorship\n\n\n\n\nImportant Upcoming Dates\n\nRegistration open: March 2020\nEarly-bird registration deadline: October 9\, 2020\nHotel reservation deadline: October 16\, 2020\nLast minute registration rate: November 10\, 2020\n2020 Infoway Partnership Conference: November 17-18\, 2020\nDigital Health Week 2020: November 16-22\, 2020 URL:https://phabc.org/event/infoway-partnership-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201115 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200110T203700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T234156Z UID:7116-1605139200-1605398399@phabc.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Educator Course - Vancouver DESCRIPTION:Diabetes Educator Course\nBest Western Plus Chateau Granville\, Vancouver\, BC\nNovember 12-14\, 2020\n  \nThis 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 have you learn effective approaches to educate those affected by diabetes. \n  \nWe will cover the latest Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines. \n  \nThis course is not specifically designed as preparation for the Canadian CDE examination\, however it will serve as an excellent review in your preparation to become a Certified Diabetes Educator. The next CDECB exam is in\, May 2021. \n  \nThis course is eligible for credit toward your Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Maintenance Credit Portfolio. Members of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management will earn 4 CE points. \n  \nFor more information or updates\, contact info@kinghooper.com. \n  \nDate: November 12 – 14\, 2020\nLocation: Vancouver\, BC\nVenue: Best Western Plus Chateau Granville\, Vancouver\, BC\nWebsite & Registration: http://kinghooper.com/program/diabetes-educator-course-vancouver-april-2020 \n  \nEarly-bird registration is $749+GST ($786.45)\, regular registration is $849+GST ($891.45). It includes: \n\nSyllabus containing detailed handouts\n2 lunches\, 1 dinner\, and daily morning and afternoon refreshment breaks\nCertificate of Attendance URL:https://phabc.org/event/diabetes-educator-course-vancouver-2/ LOCATION:Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre\, British Columbia\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Kinghooper Diabetes Education Inc":MAILTO:info@kinghooper.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201104T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200507T181405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T181405Z UID:8109-1604480400-1604484000@phabc.org SUMMARY:Carbohydrates Under Target: Ketogenic Diet and Type 1 Diabetes - WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:Canadian Nutrition Society\nCarbohydrates Under Target\nKetogenic Diet and Type 1 Diabetes\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2020\n9:00AM – 10:00AM PT\nTo register\, CLICK HERE\n\n  \nSpeaker: Anne-Sophie Brazeau\, PhD\, RD \nData 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 type 1 diabetes are struggling to achieve good diabetes control and are avidly looking for strategies\, such as the ketogenic diet\, to improve it. There is indeed a growing interest in limiting carbohydrate in the diabetes community\, however healthcare professionals are sometimes reluctant to provide guidance on how low we can limit the carbohydrate intake due to the lack of information related to safety issues. During this presentation\, we will explore the short terms impact of the ketogenic diet on diabetes management and discuss the potential safety issues in the context of type 1 diabetes. We will consider the patients’ perspectives for adopting this diet and review the pros and cons to allow informed decision from the patient. \n  \n  \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Understand the patient’s perspective for adopting a ketogenic diet and its implication for healthcare professionals \n2. Discuss the evidence surrounding the ketogenic diet and type 1 diabetes\, specifically the short-term impact on diabetes management \n  \n  \nAbout the Speaker:\nDr. Anne-Sophie Brazeau is a registered dietitian\, member of the Ordre Professionnel des Diététistes du Québec. She is an Assistant Professor at the School of Human Nutrition of McGill University and Director of the dietetics education and practice program. \n  \nShe obtained her PhD from the Université de Montréal in 2012 with the ‘Exceptional’ distinction. Her researches have focused on characterizing physical activity and eating behaviors of adults with type 1 diabetes and testing group-based intervention for improving health behaviors and preventing further complications. In 2013\, she joined the Division of Clinical Epidemiology at McGill University to pursue postdoctoral research further exploring health behaviours of families with previous history of gestational diabetes and strategies for diabetes prevention. She obtained a CIHR-Banting and Best scholarship for her doctoral studies and a Heart and Stroke Foundation fellowship for her postdoctoral studies. \n  \nHer projects follow the strategies for patients-oriented research. She engages people experiencing the disease as well as clinicians as partners on her projects\, therefore ensuring working on priorities important for patients’ outcomes. Her research has led to the creation of a Virtual Peer Network for youth with type 1 diabetes for peer support and action. She is currently co-leading the BETTER program\, a CIHR/JDRF co-funded research program targeting the hypoglycemia burden in type 1 diabetes by optimizing use of new technologies\, therapies and improvement of health behaviors. The interest of working on the ketogenic diet arose from exchanging with the patients and healthcare professionals. She first conducted a qualitative study to understand the patient’s experience with the diet and is now conducting a clinical trial to understand the short term impact of a very low carb high fat diet on diabetes management and safety. \n  \nTo register\, CLICK HERE URL:https://phabc.org/event/carbohydrates-under-target-ketogenic-diet-and-type-1-diabetes-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201029T013000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20201021T214352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T214352Z UID:9226-1603929600-1603935000@phabc.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR-Health in All Policies in times of COVID-19: What role for the health sector moving forward? DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR-Health in All Policies in times of COVID-19: What role for the health sector moving forward?\n\nThis 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. \n\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nThis webinar is the fourth in a series of five webinars on multisectoral collaboration in response to COVID-19\, organized by the National Health Commission Office (NHCO) of Thailand. For this fourth webinar\, the NHCO is partnering with the Global Network for Health in All Policies (GNHiAP). The ultimate objective of this webinar series is to seek answers on how to make multi-sectoral collaboration sustainable\, what are the enabling factors for multi-sectoral collaboration\, how can they these factors be maintained when the COVID-19 situation improves and how can we apply multi-sectoral collaboration lessons from the COVID-19 response to future health crisis.\nNote: This Webinar will also be available on November 10\,2020 from 7am to 8:30 am PST. Go HERE for a complete schedule and list of speakers. URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-health-in-all-policies-in-times-of-covid-19-what-role-for-the-health-sector-moving-forward/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201028T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20201016T162551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T162551Z UID:9170-1603872000-1603904400@phabc.org SUMMARY:Battle Lines: Fighting COVID-19 at the Intersection of Policy\, Treatment and Prevention DESCRIPTION: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. \nGenome BC presents its 11th Annual Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address Battle Lines: Fighting COVID-19 at the Intersection of Policy\, Treatment and Prevention. This virtual event brings together the unique perspectives and insights from three BC leaders who have made an indelible impact in the fight against COVID-19. \nJoin BC’s Provincial Health Officer\, Dr. Bonnie Henry\, along with Dr. Mel Krajden\, Medical Director at the BC Centre for Disease Control’s Public Health Laboratory and Dr. Carl Hansen\, CEO of AbCellera to learn what we know about the virus so far and the challenges we face in preventing the spread while working to provide effective treatments and vaccines. URL:https://phabc.org/event/battle-lines-fighting-covid-19-at-the-intersection-of-policy-treatment-and-prevention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20201016T161751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T161751Z UID:9167-1603368000-1603371600@phabc.org SUMMARY:Health\, “Noojimo Mikana: A Healing Path – Protecting Our Homefires in an Era of COVID-19” DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker Series: \nThe 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. \nDr. Carrie Bourassa\, B.A.\, M.A.\, PhD is the Scientific Director of the National Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (IIPH) – Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and a Professor\, Community Health & Epidemiology\, College of Medicine\, University of Saskatchewan. URL:https://phabc.org/event/health-noojimo-mikana-a-healing-path-protecting-our-homefires-in-an-era-of-covid-19/ LOCATION:EventBrite END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201008 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200414T181929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T181929Z UID:7869-1601769600-1602115199@phabc.org SUMMARY:CIPHI National 2020 Conference DESCRIPTION:Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)\nShare the Vision\, Transform Tomorrow\nNational 2020 Conference\nOctober 4-7\, 2020\nAjax Convention Centre\nAjax\, Ontario\n\n  \nThe Durham Region Health Department is excited and honoured to host the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) 86th National Annual Education Conference collaboratively with CIPHI Ontario.  The conference is being held at the Ajax Convention Centre in Ajax\, Ontario from October 4-7\, 2020.  The theme of the conference is “Share the Vision\, Transform Tomorrow” which will provide public health professionals from across Canada the opportunity to connect and share ideas that will help shape the future of public health. \n  \n  \nFor more information on the Conference: https://ciphidurham2020.ca/ URL:https://phabc.org/event/ciphi-national-2020-conference/ LOCATION:Ajax Convention Centre\, 550 Beck Crescent\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1Z 1C9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors":MAILTO:office@ciphi.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200914T182750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T182750Z UID:8954-1601467200-1601470800@phabc.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 Risks and Precautions for the Performing Arts DESCRIPTION: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 help with safer resumption of performing arts activities for those that work or volunteer in the sector\, and for audiences attending performances. \nThis presentation will review current understanding of the key risks associated with the performing arts sector\, and the precautions for minimizing risks of COVID-19 transmission in various settings. This presentation will be of interest to environmental and public health professionals developing guidance and recommendations for safe resumption of performing arts activities as well as those working in the sector. \nPresenter: \nDr. Juliette O’Keeffe joined the NCCEH team based at the BC Centre for Disease Control in 2018 as an Environmental Health Knowledge Translation Scientist working to synthesize research across a range of environmental health issues to inform practitioners and policy makers. Her previous experience includes delivering environmental and public health research for industry\, government\, and policy-makers in Scotland. She holds degrees in Environmental Biology\, Energy and Environmental Management and a PhD in Environmental Science. URL:https://phabc.org/event/covid-19-risks-and-precautions-for-the-performing-arts/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="National Collaborating Centre for Determinates of Health":MAILTO:nccdh@stfx.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200930T230000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200731T145256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T145256Z UID:8749-1601460000-1601506800@phabc.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Tools for Organizational Learning and Capacity DESCRIPTION: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. \nIndividual practitioners can use these tools to build their own knowledge and meet disciplinary competency requirements. Public health organizations can use these resources as part of learning and training programs. \nThis webinar will provide a brief overview of five NCCDH online learning resources\, including their distinct audiences and functions\, and engage participants in large and small group interaction. \nFor more information and to register for this webinar go HERE. URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-tools-for-organizational-learning-and-capacity/ LOCATION:EventBrite ORGANIZER;CN="National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)":MAILTO:nccdh@stfx.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200926 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200331T233237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T233237Z UID:7681-1600905600-1601078399@phabc.org SUMMARY:Aging & Social Change Conference DESCRIPTION:Aging & Social Change Conference\nTenth Interdisciplinary Conference\nAging Societies: Extended Working Lives and Discrimination Against Older Workers\nSeptember 24-25\, 2020\nUBC Robson Square\nVancouver\, BC\n\n  \n\n\nThe Economic Outlook of an Aging Society\n\n\nThe growth in the older population is a relatively new phenomenon that began during the second half of the twentieth century\, first in developed countries and more recently across developing countries as well. It is grounded in two recent developments: a reduction in birthrate and developments in medical science that have significantly increased life expectancy. \n\n\nGenerally\, men aged sixty-five and women aged sixty are classified as older people. In the richer\, more developed countries\, by 2050 about 30 percent of the population will be over the age of sixty years. A declining working population will have to create the income\, wealth\, and tax revenues needed to support the economic needs of the rising number of retired people\, and this is likely to have enormous financial and political consequences. By 2050\, the ratio of working people to those over age sixty-five in the United States will be about 3:1. This will have major implications for Social Security taxes and retirement planning. As a consequence of the large numbers retiring from the labor force\, Social Security and other retirement systems will require re-organization. Key challenges include the financing of public pensions\, health care costs of the aged\, and long-term care. Other significant issues include changes in labor\, immigration\, and family policies. There will also be a rising risk of retiree poverty for millions of people\, especially for those who have been unable to save enough through their pension and retirement plans \nEconomic growth\, taxation\, consumption\, investments\, and the welfare system will all impact society across all age groups. The public sector will undergo new stresses\, as will free market systems and economic growth. In this context\, the world economy will demand increased cooperation of governments to resolve socioeconomic and political problems and to assist state and local communities in providing adequate services for the older citizens. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nPublic Health\, Public Policy\, and Government and Community Practices\n\n\nEven with all the changes the aging population will bring\, the aging phenomenon can be seen as a success for current public health policies – policies that are increasing the physical health\, psychological and social wellbeing\, and the cognitive and functional abilities of older people. \n\n\nOpportunities for active aging abound\, grounded in better health and longer work participation and security. Active aging programs are allowing people to realize their potential for extended physical\, social\, and mental well-being throughout their life course. These developments may significantly enhance the quality of life for people as they age. For continued success\, our future public health policies and institutions will have to assume a leadership role\, creating initiatives for the aged that apply both to individuals and population groups. Education programs must be initiated\, work policies regarding age must adapt\, and health promotion must be at the forefront. Such programs will position the growing\, global aged community to continue to be productive\, independent participants in life and the new world demographics. There is much knowledge about aging that can be applied\, but societies have a record of responding slowly to crisis. Now is the time to prepare for the changes that will face all global societies in the coming decades. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nHealth\, Wellness\, and Aging\n\n\nHealth promotes productivity\, and the opportunity to be productive encourages good health. A productive aged society would be a positive gain for society as a whole as well as for the aged individuals. \n\n\nThe health of older people is improving over time. Recent generations have a lower disease occurrence and fewer health problems. Older people can live vigorous and more active lives until a much older age than in the past. Current intensive biomedical anti-aging interventions are helping to extend the health and productivity of human life. For instance\, research has shown that a daily active fitness program will not only maintain physical health and cognitive abilities but can enhance physical and mental abilities. With encouragement and the need to be productive\, older people can continue to be economic contributors\, to the advantage of both the individual and the larger community and society. \nPopulation aging also poses a great challenge for health-care systems world-wide. As the proportion of the aged populations of nations increase\, so can the occurrence of disability\, frailty\, and chronic diseases including Alzheimer’s\, cancer\, cardiovascular\, and cerebral diseases. The demand for health services increases as people age. It has been estimated that nearly 60 percent of a person’s health costs occur in the year before their death. As the population ages\, the expenses of health care will increase\, especially for the care of those with chronic ailments and diseases. Planning for these future demographics and the demands on both individuals and society needs to be proactive–not retroactive\, when the situation reaches crisis proportions. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nSocial and Cultural Aspects of Aging\n\n\nThere is a societal obligation to understand how the needs and abilities of individuals can change with age and create programs\, strategies\, and sensibilities to aid this growing segment of population and society. \n\n\nMore people than ever are spending a significant amount of their lives in a non-work environment. These numbers will grow at a quickening pace. Living in a society where social lives are structured around work and its organization\, how can we cope with a situation in which a large and now ever-growing segment of the population is leaving the domain of formally organized work? Will this new paradigm create a new structure of social inequality? Will we witness the growth of a new affluence divide between age-defined welfare classes and production-based classes? Will age become an increasingly acute differentiator of poverty juxtaposed with productivity and achievement for the producer class? \nWith the current retirement structure\, large shifts from the working population into retirement can be anticipated\, often at the expense of the potential contributions of the aged to social well-being. Not only is the ratio of the older to younger adults increasing but also the proportion of well-educated\, healthy\, and economically secure adults who are entering old age and who have the ability to continue to make significant contributions\, but whose opportunities to do so may be limited. Concern over this growing disconnect between aged abilities\, and the roles they are expected to fill\, suggests we need urgent social policy reform. How can social policy increase the productivity of the aged and reduce the social and financial burden of supporting a growing older population? We need to develop better methods and strategies to integrate and keep aged citizens members of productive society. This leads to a key question: How will the large population of aged be able to live and function independently\, carrying out activities and tasks essential to an acceptable quality of life? \nAging is marked by changes in physiology and psychological functioning\, accompanied by difficulties in adjusting to new social conditions and everyday technologies. It also involves lost abilities such as visual acuity or physical impairment. There is a societal obligation to understand how the needs and abilities of individuals can change with age and create programs\, strategies\, and sensibilities to aid this growing segment of population and society. To maintain a positive self-image\, the aged person must develop new interests\, roles\, and relationships to replace those that have become diminished or lost. Society should not demand declining involvement of its aging members. Rather\, we should take measures to avoid the injustices of aging by continuing to apply the same norms to old age as it does to other ages in the negotiation of variables such as ethnicity\, gender\, lifestyle\, and socioeconomic status. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nFor More Information\nhttps://agingandsocialchange.com/2020-conference URL:https://phabc.org/event/aging-social-change-conference/ LOCATION:UBC Robson Square Campus\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200507T173816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T181624Z UID:8102-1600333200-1600336800@phabc.org SUMMARY:Should packed lunches be in the past? Evidence to inform a national school food program - WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:Canadian Nutrition Society\nShould Packed Lunches be in the Past?\nEvidence to Inform a National School Food Program\nThursday\, September 17\, 2020\n9:00AM – 10:00AM PT\nTo register\, CLICK HERE\n  \n  \nSpeakers: Claire Tugault-Lafleur\, PhD\, RD and Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer\, PhD \nThis webinar will explore current school food related research in Canada\, highlighting factors affecting children’s dietary quality during the school day and discuss findings related to a pilot universal school lunch program intervention in the province of Saskatchewan. Implications for a Canadian national school lunch program will be discussed. \n  \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nFollowing this webinar\, participants should be able to: \n1. Explain how lunch-time food source and eating location relates to children’s diet quality within the school context. \n2. Describe which sociodemographic predictors are associated with children’s likelihood of missing lunch on school days. \n3. Understand the objectives of an ongoing universal curriculum-integrated school lunch program study*. \n4. Discuss next steps related to a federally funded school food program. \n*may include preliminary results\, but to be determined \n  \n\n\nAbout the Speakers\nClaire Tugault-Lafleur PhD\, RD is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Colombia (UBC). Her research focuses on understanding the social determinants of dietary intakes and behaviours of children in school settings. Other research interests include nutrition and physical activity practices and policies of early year providers and their linkage to children’s diet outcomes in childcare settings. Dr. Tugault-Lafleur holds a doctorate degree in human nutrition from UBC\, and a Master’s in geography from McGill University. \nDr. Rachel Engler-Stringer PhD\, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan\, in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Her research interests include community nutrition\, food insecurity\, food environments\, food access and health promotion. She is currently Principal Investigator of newly CIHR-funded study on the process of implementation and impacts of a curriculum-integrated school lunch program. \nTo register\, CLICK HERE URL:https://phabc.org/event/should-packed-lunches-be-in-the-past-evidence-to-inform-a-national-school-food-program-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200917T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200401T001314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T001350Z UID:7699-1600333200-1600333200@phabc.org SUMMARY:Priority Health Innovation Challenge Series – WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:Priority Health Innovation Challenge – Webinar Series\nCanadian Foundation for Healthcare Innovation\nSeptember 17\, 2020 \n9:00AM PST \n  \n  \nAre 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? \n  \nJoin us for an open series of webinars delivered quarterly as part of the Priority Health Innovation Challenge to learn\, share and hear from experts on areas of quality improvement and themes related to mental health and addiction services and home and community care. \n  \nParticipants to this series may join without the obligation of signing up to the challenge. However\, the incentive to join is this: Up to $400\,000 in awards will recognize measurable impact and reward success in moving the dial on one or more of 12 common indicators and increasing the number of patients reached. Webinars for Priority Health Innovation Challenge are open to the public. \n  \nFor more information and to register for the event: \nhttps://www.cfhi-fcass.ca/WhatWeDo/on-call/priority-health-innovation-challenge-webinar-series URL:https://phabc.org/event/priority-health-innovation-challenge-series-webinar-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200831T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200831T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200827T143701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T143701Z UID:8865-1598900400-1598904000@phabc.org SUMMARY:International Overdose Awareness Day – Candle Light Vigil of Remembrance with Bonnie Henry DESCRIPTION:  \nIOAD Facebook Live Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance – August 31st @ 7 pm featuring Guest Speakers: Dr. Bonnie Henry\, Leslie McBain (MSTH)\, Marianne Alto (Victoria City Councillor)\nMedia Contacts: Jennifer Howard (Event Coordinator) 250-889-5926 Leslie McBain (Moms Stop The Harm) 250-686-6490. \nRSVP @ https://www.facebook.com/events/329995181337810 URL:https://phabc.org/event/international-overdose-awareness-day-candle-light-vigil-of-remembrance-with-bonnie-henry/ LOCATION:Facebook Live Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200827T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200821T190823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T190823Z UID:8842-1598518800-1598518800@phabc.org SUMMARY:Faith-Based Organization Webinar: Violence Prevention - How Can Faith Leaders Save Lives DESCRIPTION: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. Solutions that tackle the roots of violence have been proven to reduce violence by 50%. How can Faith Leaders use their influence to spread the word? How can Faith Leaders partner with UN agencies? How can Faith Leaders partner with city leaders determined to achieve a world safer from violent crime? \nMODERATOR: \nThomas Walsh\, Co-Chair\, Coalition of FBOs \nSPEAKERS: \n\n\nIrvin Waller\, Professor Emeritus\, University of Ottawa and author of Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime\nVeronica Martinez-Solares\, Director of Research\, Fundación para el Estudio de la Seguridad y Gobernanza\, Mexico\, Member of the Board of Directors\, International Organization for Victim Assistance.\nRachel Locke\, Director\, Impact: Peace\, University of San Diego and Co-Facilitator of Peace in Our Cities.\nJuma Assiago\, Director\, Safer Cities Program\, UN Habitat\, Nairobi\nVen. Dr. Bhante Chao Chu\, President of the Los Angeles Buddhist Union (LABU)\, Chief Abbot\, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery\nDr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi\, Imam and Religious Director of the Islamic Society of Orange County\, Garden Grove\, CA; Chair of the Fiqh (Islamic Law) Council of North AmericaFor Q&A\, please email questions to coalitionfbo@gmail.com Thank you!Our YouTube Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvr_2IAIjmluy83mvW50Og/live URL:https://phabc.org/event/faith-based-organization-webinar-violence-prevention-how-can-faith-leaders-save-lives/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations":MAILTO:coalitionfbo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T131500 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200807T174023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T174023Z UID:8793-1597320000-1597324500@phabc.org SUMMARY:Missed Connections: Social Cohesion and COVID-19 DESCRIPTION: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. \nSocial 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 some re-opening of Canadian society\, physical distancing guidelines remain in place and in-person interactions remain mostly limited to our “bubbles\,” consisting usually of our family members and already established close friendships. Over the past months\, though some Canadians have indicated a greater sense of connection with their families\, they report feeling less connected to their friends and the broader community. When we can’t associate with varied groups of people\, we miss out on opportunities to move beyond narratives of “us” and “them” and towards kindness\, trust and empathy for those whose experiences are different from our own. \nDespite our physical separation\, a caremongering movement quickly emerged in response to the pandemic. Diverse communities have started mutual aid networks and neighbourhood pods to address inequities made worse by the pandemic\, and community foundations are funding innovative grassroots projects to combat isolation. People are showing support in unprecedented numbers to speak out about racism and many are finding ways to connect with each other and even strengthen social resilience in their communities. \nBut as the months pass and we move deeper into the pandemic\, can we keep this momentum up? As the demands to limit our social interactions persist and the stress of uncertainty and isolation continue\, how will our mental health and wellbeing\, as well as our ability to cooperate as a society\, be impacted? \nThis instalment of Distant\, Not Disengaged is all about connection. Join us to share how your social experience has changed under the pandemic and what you are both hopeful for and worried about. You’re invited to bring a photo (printed or on your phone) of a favourite recent social interaction\, pre-physical distancing and COVID-19\, to share in small discussion groups with fellow participants. \nWe will also hear from some special guests who will share their thoughts on our social fabric and how it has been and may continue to be affected by COVID-19. \n\n\n\n\nCO-FACILITATOR\n\nJane Cox – Principal\, Cause+Affect\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\nLidia Kemeny – Director\, Partnerships\, Vancouver Foundation\nSean Lauer – Associate Professor\, Department of Sociology\, UBC\nOthers to be confirmed URL:https://phabc.org/event/missed-connections-social-cohesion-and-covid-19/ LOCATION:EventBrite END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200806T234856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T234856Z UID:8787-1597237200-1597240800@phabc.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Impacts\, Inequities and Investments for BC's Recovery — CMHA COVID-19 Webinar DESCRIPTION: 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 health and wellness. Women\, parents with children\, and those already experiencing health and social harms —Indigenous peoples\, people of colour\, people with disabilities\, LGBTQ+ folks\, and people with low incomes—are among the most impacted. \nIn this webinar\, CMHA BC will convene a panel of community leaders and researchers to discuss the latest statistics on how people are coping\, how the pandemic has revealed and deepened existing inequities\, and how the Province can invest for better mental health. \nPanelists\nDr. Nel Wieman\,  \nFirst Nations Health Authority \nDr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman works for the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) as the Acting Chief Medical Officer\, Mental Health & Wellness and as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. \nDr. Emily Jenkins\,  \nUniversity of British Columbia \nDr. Emily Jenkins\, a registered nurse\, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia. She brings extensive clinical and research expertise from acute and community mental health and substance use settings. \nJulia Kaisla\, \nCMHA North West Vancouver \nJulia has led the CMHA North West Vancouver branch in the role of Executive Director for the last three years. The CMHA NWV branch provides low cost counselling\, peer support and navigation\, mental health housing\, homeless outreach services\, employment support and training. URL:https://phabc.org/event/mental-health-impacts-inequities-and-investments-for-bcs-recovery-cmha-covid-19-webinar/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200722T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200722T143000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200721T154951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T154951Z UID:8692-1595417400-1595428200@phabc.org SUMMARY:COVID Conversations - Privacy\, Privatization\, Surveillance: Health Care Data\, Ethics and Equity in an AI World DESCRIPTION: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 scholars. For the full program\, click here. \nFormat: Each guest will have 10-15 minutes to share their knowledge and expertise\, followed by a brief Q and A with the moderator. Sessions will close with questions from attendees. \nThis event has multiple sessions: please feel free to sign up for all or some of them. Session information below: URL:https://phabc.org/event/covid-conversations-privacy-privatization-surveillance-health-care-data-ethics-and-equity-in-an-ai-world/ LOCATION:EventBrite END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200716T133000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200624T170812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T170812Z UID:8477-1594900800-1594906200@phabc.org SUMMARY:Complex Systems Approaches in Public Health – Community of Practice Kickoff DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease join us at the kickoff session where we’ll explore the theme of ‘Complexity\, Systems Thinking and Public Health’ and what that means for our Community of Practice. \n\n\nThursday\, July 16\, 2020 \n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Vancouver (PDT) \n\n\nThe session will be held on Zoom.  Register here: \n\n\nIf you are interested but can’t make the kickoff\, reply back to charles.sim.jem.lee@gmail.com and we’ll add you to our list of interested members. \n\n\nWe’ve set up a brief 5-minute survey to guide the initial development of the community of practice.  Your input would be greatly appreciated.  Click here to access the survey. URL:https://phabc.org/event/complex-systems-approaches-in-public-health-community-of-practice-kickoff/ LOCATION:EventBrite END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200711 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200425T011624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T214726Z UID:7986-1594252800-1594425599@phabc.org SUMMARY:Public Health Summer Institute 2020: Think Globally\, Act Locally - ONLINE DESCRIPTION:11th Annual Public Health Summer Institute 2020\nThink Globally\, Act Locally\nPublic Health and the Anthropocene\nThursday July 9th & Friday July 10th\, 2020\n  \nDraft Information Package Available Now! \nBreakout Session Summary Videos Available on YouTube!\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download [292.70 KB] \n  \nRegistration is Now Open!!\nphabc.org/summer-school-2020-registration/\n  \nOnline this year due to COVID-19 but just as engaging as ever. Sign-up and attend anywhere you have internet \n  \n$60 +GST Regular 2-day Registration Rate* \n$50 +GST Student/Senior 2-day Registration Rate* \n  \n  \n*Attendees from BC\, SK\, MB and YT will also receive a 1 year membership to their region’s public health association \n  \nThe Public Health Association of BC is proud to release the Save the Date for our 11th annual public health summer institute\, “Think Globally\, Act Locally: Public Health and the Anthropocene\,” happening Thursday July 9th and Friday July 10th\, 2020. Once again\, we have partnered with Saskatchewan Public Health Association\, Public Health Agency of Canada\, Yukon Public Health Community of Practice\, and Manitoba Public Health Association to host this event across Canada. \n  \n  \nOver the last eleven years\, the summer institute has provided excellent opportunities for continuing education and professional development via a unique evidence-based program where participants can actively learn\, evaluate and test the principles of the curriculum through keynote presentations\, best practice examples and case studies\, team building exercises\, and hands-on activities. We strive to bring together public health professionals who work directly or indirectly with public health issues across numerous social service sectors and help to foster innovative solutions to the identified issues. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we have revised our summer institute to take place entirely online and therefore have been able to open registration to anyone interested in attending the institute\, regardless of location. \n  \n  \nWe are excited to have Dr. Trevor Hancock and Dr. Maya Gislason as our scientific program co-chairs for this year’s school on the Anthropocene and Public Health. The Anthropocene is arguably the greatest threat to health in the 21st century\, barring nuclear war. In order to significantly reduce our ecological footprint\, a profound transformation of our society\, economy and entire way of life needs to be realized. Yet at the same time we want to maintain a good quality of life and good health for all\, and we want the transition to a ‘One Planet’ society to be socially just\, and not increase health inequity. This has important implications for population and public health practice\, at all levels from the local to the global.  Our intent is to locate this year’s summer institute in this global ecological context\, while grounding it in local public health action and linking it to the emerging debate about the need for transformative societal change and a just transition to a sustainable ‘One Planet’ society. \n  \n  \nWe are pleased to release our draft information package for the upcoming public health summer institute. In it you will find the final agenda for both days\, speaker biographies\, plenary and breakout sessions descriptions\, and more! To read the information package follow the link below: \nPublic Health Summer Institute – Draft Information Package \n\n  \nWe are excited to welcome the following speakers to our summer institute:\n\nDr. Jura Augustinavicius -Assistant Scientist (Research Faculty)\, Department of Mental Health\, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health\nJessie Best – Environmental Coordinator\, City of Saskatoon\nDr. Katie Clow – Assistant Professor\, University of Guelph\nAndrew Gage – Staff Lawyer\, West Coast Environmental Law\nDr. Maya Gislason – Assistant Professor\, Faculty of Health Sciences\, Simon Fraser University\nCora Hallsworth – Senior Associate\, One Earth\, BCIT EcoCity Centre\nRichard Han – Provincial Manager of Farm to School BC\, Public Health Association of BC\nDr. Trevor Hancock – Professor & Senior Scholar (Retired)\, School of Public Health and Social Policy\, University of Victoria\nWii Esdes\, Sandra A. Martin Harris – Communications Director & Community Developer\, Office of the Wet’suwet’en\nHereditary Chiefs\nMayor Fred Haynes\, PhD – Mayor of Saanich\, BC\nDr. Thomas Homer-Dixon – Director\, Cascade Institute\, Royal Road University & University Research Chair\, University of Waterloo\nDr. Theresa Healy – Adjunct Professor\, School of Environmental Planning\, University of Northern BC\nRita Koutsodimos – Executive Director\, BC Alliance for Healthy Living Society\nDr. Wanda Martin – Associate Professor\, College of Nursing\, University of Saskatchewan\nPemma Muzumdar – Knowledge Translation Specialist\, National Collaborating Centre for the Determinants of Health\nDr. Michael Nemeth – Principal\, Bright Buildings\, Passivhaus & Mechanical Engineering Consulting and Vice-president of SES Solar Co-operative\nDr. Margot W. Parkes – Professor\, School of Health Sciences\, University of Northern BC\n Tim Takaro – Professor\, Faculty of Health Science\, Simon Fraser University\nDr. Rory Tooke – Manager of Sustainability and Asset Management\, City of Victoria\nAaren Topley – Provincial Manager of Can You Dig It\, Public Health Association of BC\nShannon Turner – Executive Director\, Public Health Association of BC\nDr. Shannon Waters – Cowichan Valley Medical Health Officer\, Island Health\nJade Yehia\, CPHI(C) – Regional Built Environment Consultant\, Island Health\n\nTo read more about them check out the speaker biographies tab under the summer school tab on the main menu or follow this link. \n \n  \nWe know that many of you will be joining from other time zones and due to the nature of concurrent breakout sessions you many not be able to attend all of the summer institute live. We encourage you to register to attend anyways as we will be recording the entire summer school to be viewed later at your leisure. Register today\, it’s only $60 plus GST ($50 for students & seniors) for the entire two-day school! \n  \nPlenary and breakout session descriptions are now available in the information package and by following the below links. Check them out today and register before it’s too late! \nBreakout Session Descriptions \nPlenary Session Descriptions \n  \n  \nCan’t decide which breakout session to attend? Check out our new YouTube channel to help you decide! In the coming days we will be uploading summary videos on each of the breakout session topics to help you choose which speaker you want to engage with. Follow the link below to our channel and start watching! \nYouTube – Public Health Summer Institute\n  \n  \n  \nInterested in attending but not sure if the theme is right for you? Check out our think piece\, which provides an detailed overview of the main theme of this year’s summer institute\, public health and the Anthropocene. This includes some further reading and resources to ensure you arrive at summer institute prepared to dive into the topics. \nYou can read the full think piece here: Think Piece 2020\n  \n  \nTo keep up to date on everything summer institute related\, please keep checking back on our website under the summer school tab. If you have any questions please contact Christina Harding\, summer school coordinator\, at coordinator@phabc.org. URL:https://phabc.org/event/summer-school-2020-think-globally-act-locally-virtual-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200618T153906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T161231Z UID:8447-1593086400-1593090000@phabc.org SUMMARY:Building BC's Recovery\, Together - Virtual Townhall DESCRIPTION:Building BC’s Recovery\, Together – Virtual Townhall\n\n\n\nThe 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 make in the coming weeks and months can help us build an economy — and a province — that works for everyone.\n\nFor more information and to submit your idea or question to the Minister of Finance before 12:00pm (PDT) on Wednesday June 24: https://feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/211821?lang=en URL:https://phabc.org/event/building-bcs-recovery-together-virtual-townhall/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200617T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200401T001141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T001141Z UID:7697-1592384400-1592384400@phabc.org SUMMARY:Priority Health Innovation Challenge Series - WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:Priority Health Innovation Challenge – Webinar Series\nCanadian Foundation for Healthcare Innovation\nJune 17\, 2020 \n9:00AM PST \n  \n  \nAre 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? \n  \nJoin us for an open series of webinars delivered quarterly as part of the Priority Health Innovation Challenge to learn\, share and hear from experts on areas of quality improvement and themes related to mental health and addiction services and home and community care. \n  \nParticipants to this series may join without the obligation of signing up to the challenge. However\, the incentive to join is this: Up to $400\,000 in awards will recognize measurable impact and reward success in moving the dial on one or more of 12 common indicators and increasing the number of patients reached. Webinars for Priority Health Innovation Challenge are open to the public. \n  \nFor more information and to register for the event: \nhttps://www.cfhi-fcass.ca/WhatWeDo/on-call/priority-health-innovation-challenge-webinar-series URL:https://phabc.org/event/priority-health-innovation-challenge-series-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200611T113000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200609T163704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T163704Z UID:8369-1591869600-1591875000@phabc.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Actionable Ways to Address Anti-Black Racism & Police Violence through Public Health Practice DESCRIPTION: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 are but a fraction of the toll of persistent structural violence that impedes and threatens Black life. \nThis webinar will place anti-Black police violence in context of ongoing anti-Black racism. \nSpeakers from within the Black health and legal community will discuss the impact of state-sponsored violence on health and provide an opportunity to discuss actionable ways to address anti-Black police brutality and violence in the Canadian public health community. \nThe webinar will create the space to have discussions that focus on how public health institutions and the community as a whole should address anti-Black police violence through public health practice. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about:\n\nthe impact of anti-Black racism and anti-Blackness on health;\nanti-Black racism and police violence in the Canadian context; and\na public and population health response to anti-Black police violence. URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-actionable-ways-to-address-anti-black-racism-police-violence-through-public-health-practice/ LOCATION:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)":MAILTO:nccdh@stfx.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200610T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200515T232633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T232633Z UID:8174-1591801200-1591804800@phabc.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Farm to School BC Webinar Series\n6 Steps YOU Can Do to Prevent a Global Food Apocalypse\nWednesday June 10\, 2020 \n3:00pm-4:00pm PT* \nLearn more about the looming food apocalypse! \nTo sign up for the event: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-6-steps-you-can-do-to-prevent-a-global-food-apocalypse-tickets-105308967958 \n*NOTE: Time of webinar is subject to change\, though the date of June 10 is confirmed. \n  \n  \nAbout this Event\n\n\nWhile we might be bombarded by fear of a zombie apocalypse (you can thank Netflix for that!)\, a more realistic scenario is the looming food apocalypse. How can budding environmental leaders and youth in general prepare to prevent the global food apocalypse? Bring your brains (don’t worry it’s not for the zombies) and best ideas. Prize available for most innovative idea! \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nPresenter Bio\nDr. Tammara Soma is an Assistant Professor with the School of Resource and Environmental Management. She is the Co-Founder and Research Director of the Food Systems Lab. She is a committee member of the National Academies of Science “A Systems Approach to Consumer Food Waste” and a food system planner. \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n————— \nWe will be using a Zoom platform for the meeting\, and will now be using a waiting room. When you sign onto the call\, please type in a name so that I will know you are a real person! URL:https://phabc.org/event/8174/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200605T235621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T003525Z UID:8429-1591790400-1591794000@phabc.org SUMMARY:Digital Platforms for Social Service Delivery and Digital Equity 101 - WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:Digital Platforms for Social Service Delivery and Digital Equity 101\nFree Learning Opportunity!\n  \nCOVID-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 Services of BC to support community-based organizations across the province by providing two free training opportunities: \n\nDigital Platforms for Social Service Delivery and Digital Equity 101 and;\nBuilding Positive Foundations for Mental Wellness in a Virtual World\n\n  \nJoin us on June 10th from 12:00–1:00 PM (PST) for a special session with Merlyn Horton and Denise Williams for part one of this two-part series. \n  \nThis session will explore the particulars of digital equity and online collaborative tools and practices. Learn how to translate your social service work using important digital connections and explore ways of bringing a practical Indigenous lens to the world of online connecting. \n  \nThese training opportunities are free and open to everyone. Register on FCSSBC’s site using the form on this page!  URL:https://phabc.org/event/digital-platforms-for-social-service-delivery-and-digital-equity-101-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200603T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200515T232254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T232738Z UID:8168-1591196400-1591200000@phabc.org SUMMARY:School Food on Haida Gwaii - WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:Farm to School BC Webinar Series\nSchool Food on Haida Gwaii\nWednesday June 3\, 2020 \n3:00pm-4:00pm PT* \nLearn about the school food activities happening on Haida Gwaii! \nTo sign up for the event: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/f2sbc-webinar-school-food-on-haida-gwaii-tickets-105308917808 \n*NOTE: Time of webinar is subject to change\, though the date of June 3 is confirmed. \n  \n  \n  \nAbout this Event\n\n\nMore details to be announced! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n————— \nWe will be using a Zoom platform for the meeting\, and will now be using a waiting room. When you sign onto the call\, please type in a name so that I will know you are a real person! URL:https://phabc.org/event/school-food-on-haida-gwaii-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200531T113000 DTSTAMP:20260526T052233 CREATED:20200414T160317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T161400Z UID:7848-1590919200-1590924600@phabc.org SUMMARY:Reimagining Our Future (Part 4: Delivery) - WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:Reimagining Our Future\nAn Appreciative Inquiry Into What’s Wanting to be Created\nWebinar\, multiple dates\n  \n\nPlease 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 edge of this global disruption\, what are the things that are about to emerge? What will come after the current pandemic? \n  \n  \nWith a stance of Appreciative Inquiry\, we’ll explore the successes\, strengths\, possibilities and opportunities of the world around us. When we slow down\, pause and attend to the now\, what are we appreciating? What’s most vital and alive? As we lean forward and open up\, what are we aspiring to? What wishes\, hopes and dreams do we have for ourselves\, our organizations and our world? As we set intention and take action\, what are we committing to? What will we do? \n  \n  \nThe conversation will take place over a series of four sessions: \n\nDiscovery – Appreciating the best of ‘what is’\nDream – Envisioning ‘what might be’\nDesign – Identifying ‘what should be’\nDelivery – Living into ‘what will be’\n\n  \nWhat will we learn\, envision and build as we move together into a reimagined future? \n  \n  \nDates and Times: \n\nDiscovery – Sunday\, April 19\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PDT)\nDream – Sunday\, May 3\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PDT)\nDesign – Sunday\, May 17\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PDT)\nDelivery – Sunday\, May 31\, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PDT)\n\n  \n  \nSessions will build on one another and participants are encouraged to attend the entire series. Please register for each session separately. A Zoom link will be sent out to registered participants 48 hours before each session. URL:https://phabc.org/event/reimagining-our-future-part-4-delivery-webinar/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR