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SUMMARY:Demonstrating the Value of Nutrition... - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Nutrition Society\nDemonstrating the Value of Nutrition in Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Costs Across the Continuum of Care\nThursday\, May 14\, 2020\n9:00am – 10:00am PT\nTo register\, CLICK HERE\n\n  \nSpeakers:\nDr. Refaat Hegazi\, Director\, Medical Affairs\, Abbott Nutrition \nDr. Suela Sulo\, Director\, Health Economics Outcomes Research\, Abbott Nutrition \n  \nMalnutrition poses a significant burden on the health and economic outcomes of patients across different settings of care. Evidence of benefit for early nutrition interventions in at-risk/malnourished patient populations is growing\, with the need to effectively implement evidence into clinical practice.  Identification and treatment of malnutrition through nutrition-focused quality improvement programs (QIP) has been found to be effective in acute and post-acute settings of care in reducing hospital admissions/readmissions\, hospital length of stay\, healthcare resource use and costs. In this presentation\, we will discuss the economic burden of malnutrition\, the effectiveness of nutrition QIPs on improving patient outcomes of at-risk/malnourished patients and different approaches to implementing similar QIPs at one’s institution. \n  \nLearning Objectives:\n\nDescribe the burden of malnutrition in Canada and beyond\nReview the effects of nutrition interventions in hospitalized populations\nDiscuss comprehensive nutrition programs with positive outcomes in acute and post-acute settings\nIdentify approaches to implement comprehensive nutrition programs at one’s institution\n\n  \n  \nAbout the Speakers\n  \nDr. Refaat Hegazi\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, MS\, MPH\, MBA is Global Medical Director of Adult Nutrition at Abbott. As a physician scientist and expert in adult malnutrition\, Dr. Hegazi works with healthcare professionals and nutrition experts to conduct clinical research on diet and disease\, and to develop therapies to advance the treatment of malnutrition. Dr. Hegazi is a graduate of Mansoura University Faculty of Medicine\, Mansoura\, Egypt. He earned a Master of Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine from Mansoura University Faculty of Medicine in Mansoura\, Egypt. He also holds a Master of Public Health from the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally\, he holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Epidemiology from the Graduate School of Public Health\, University of Pittsburgh. He completed his Post-Doctoral fellowship in Gastrointestinal Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is certified by the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists. Dr. Hegazi has authored 55 publications and 5 book chapters and is a reviewer of several esteemed journals\, including the New England Journal of Medicine\, the World Journal of Gastroenterology\, the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition\, and Nutrients. \n  \n  \nDr. Suela Sulo is the Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research at Abbott Nutrition. Prior to joining Abbott\, Dr Sulo spent many years working for Advocate Health Care\, one of the largest accountable care organizations in US\, where she led the efforts of successfully implementing research and quality improvement programs in multiple diagnostic areas including nutrition\, oncology\, cardiovascular\, surgery\, and women’s health. Since joining Abbott\, Dr Sulo has served as the lead scientist of several nutrition-focused programs implemented in US and in ex-US countries such Colombia\, Vietnam\, Spain\, etc. Dr Sulo specializes in informing the design and dissemination of sustainable and scalable nutrition programs for different patient populations across the care continuum. Dr. Sulo holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership with concentration in healthcare and human services leadership and change management. Dr Sulo has over 10 years of research and program implementation experience and has published over 70 research articles in peer-reviewed journals. \n  \n  \nTo register\, CLICK HERE \n  \nNote: webinar recording will not be made available to those unable to attend the real time session. A recording will be provided upon special request only. \n  \nBrought to you by Abbott Nutrition and the Canadian Nutrition Society
URL:https://phabc.org/event/demonstrating-the-value-of-nutrition-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200511T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200511T163000
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SUMMARY:Community Living in Isolation: Responding to COVID-19 — Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Community Living in Isolation: Responding to COVID-19 — Webinar\nMon\, May 11\, 2020 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PDT\n\n\n\n\n\nLike other social justice movements\, the Community Living movement has worked to support and empower a group that has been historically oppressed and disenfranchised. Central to that work is the creation of communities where people with developmental disabilities are fully included and have socially valued roles. What then does Community Living look like in a pandemic – when access to community is limited?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin speakers from the sector to talk about how it is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and how partnerships with housing agencies are vital in people’s lives. There will be opportunities for questions following the presentation. Questions can be sent in advance to communications@bcnpha.ca.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nRoss Chilton\, CEO of Community Living BC\, will discuss the crown agency’s role during this crisis and share information about available emergency resources for individuals with developmental disabilities. \nErnie Baatz\, Executive Director of Spectrum Society for Community Living\, will discuss how his organization has shifted its work to support both the people they serve and their staff during the pandemic. \nLarissa Gunkel\, a person with lived experience\, will talk about how her life has changed in the last 2 months\, what has worked and what things have been a challenge. \nJill Atkey\, CEO of BCNPHA\, will facilitate the discussion. The webinar will be recorded and will be available on the webinar page of our website. We will continue to share resources and information with housing and service providers as the situation evolves. Please visit our website for up-to-date information. \n\n\n\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4956427300907308048
URL:https://phabc.org/event/community-living-in-isolation-responding-to-covid-19-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200507T100000
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SUMMARY:ACCESS Health: Mindfulness & the 5 Pillars of Learning for Mental Health in the Workplace - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:ACCESS Health\nMindfulness & the 5 Pillars of Learning for Mental Health in the Workplace\nMay 7\, 2020\n1 PM ET / 10 AM PT\n  \n  \nAs the world finds itself in the midst of a global pandemic and organizations and individuals across the world learn how to adjust to a new way of working and living\, the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace has become ever more important. \n\n  \nJoin MindWell Founder and Chief Training Officer\, Dr. Geoff Soloway as he speaks with Jordan Friesen\, M.O.T\, National Director\, Workplace Mental Health at the Canadian Mental Health Association for a webinar on mindfulness and workplace mental health. This webinar will cover: \n\n\nThe 5 Pillars of Learning in CMHA’s Not Myself Today® \n\n\nLearning the Basics \n\n\nWorking with Emotions \n\n\nAddressing Stress \n\n\nBuilding Culture \n\n\nTalking Openly \n\n\n\n\nIllustrate the physiological\, psychological and organizational relationships of mindfulness practice and principles to the 5 pillars \n\n\nExplain how mindfulness can deepen learning of the 5 pillars \n\n\nIntroduction to Mindfulness-in-action practice tailored made for the workplace \n\n\n  \n  \nFor more information and to register for the webinar: \nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JWDRHBT9THiqguqgSKxW2w
URL:https://phabc.org/event/access-health-mindfulness-the-5-pillars-of-learning-for-mental-health-in-the-workplace-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
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SUMMARY:Farm to School BC Webinar: Food Literacy
DESCRIPTION:During this 45 minute webinar\, we will be showing how to navigate the soon-to-be-relased Food Literacy database that has been created\, highlighting many lessons and activities. These activities are targeted at both educators and parents\, and tailored so that they can all be done at home. \nThe modules of the database are centered around growing\, cooking\, preserving food\, and minimizing waste. Contributors include SD73 staff and teachers\, Interior Health\, City of the Kamloops\, and Farm to School BC. \nSherry Stade will be leading the webinar; she is the Health Promoting School Coordinator for SD73\, and is passionate about mental health\, physical literacy\, and food literacy! She is a key advocate for Farm to School BC in the school district\, and is a huge advocate for healthy living\, of which a large part is healthy food for a healthy body.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/farm-to-school-bc-webinar-food-literacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Our Future (Part 2: Dream) - 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-2-dream-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
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SUMMARY:Buildings\, Occupants and the Changing Environment - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Buildings\, Occupants and the Changing Environment\nNational Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health\n  \nPresenter: Dr. Karen Bartlett\, School of Population and Public Health\, University of British Columbia \n  \n  \nOccupants of buildings depend on what we term “good” Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). The actual definition of IEQ is somewhat elusive\, as it is the absence of problems in the indoor environment which could detract from the health and productivity of occupants. Buildings need to be designed and built with the occupant in mind\, and as we rapidly progress into sustainable building designs\, we also need to make sure that buildings can accommodate the changing environments of our cities and climate. We will explore some of the facets of the occupant/building interface in these changing environments. \n 
URL:https://phabc.org/event/buildings-occupants-and-the-changing-environment-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200429T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200429T163000
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SUMMARY:Small but Mighty: Farm to School in a Rural-Remote Context - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Farm to School Webinar Series\nSmall But Mighty\nFarm to School in a Rural-Remote Context\n  \n  \nLearn about the Farm to School on Gabriola Island in a Rural-Remote Context. We will be learning from Kenda Chang-Swanson\, Food Programs Coordinator from People for a Healthy Community \n  \nKenda will share the story of her small island community\, and how school and community partners have developed their garden and school meal program. Through unique partnerships and use of community-school assets\, Gabriola’s Farm to School program provides hands-on learning for students while addressing food insecurity among young learners. \n  \n\nJoin the meeting by computer: https://oswcagm.globalmeet.com/SarahDyer \nJoin the meeting by dialing in using your phone: \nAccess # 604-224-1367 (Vancouver) \nGuest passcode: 250575 \n 
URL:https://phabc.org/event/small-but-mighty-farm-to-school-in-a-rural-remote-context-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200427T120000
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SUMMARY:Public Health Intelligence:  Rapid Implementation of an Open-Source Contact Tracing Solution  - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Public Health Intelligence\nRapid Implementation of an Open-Source Contact Tracing Solution\n  \n \n  \nGevity is holding an educational webinar open to all on Monday April 27th at 10:00AM PDT / 1:00PM EDT. Anushka Premji-Osman and Marc Koehn will demonstrate for public health officials the WHO’s open-source contact tracing software\, Go.Data\, and share their insights and strategies on how to rapidly deploy such a tool and leverage the data to manage the COVID-19 outbreak. \n  \nWe hope to widely disseminate the information in the webinar to help as many communities who might benefit from these insights as possible. We invite you to attend if you’re available and interested. We encourage you to share this with your colleagues\, clients and industry contacts\, also to engage with and share our Twitter & LinkedIn posts if you are so inclined. \n  \n  \nHow to attend? \nVisit this page for more details and attendee registration: https://register.gevityinc.com
URL:https://phabc.org/event/public-health-intelligence-rapid-implementation-of-an-open-source-contact-tracing-solution-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Understanding Addiction  - Professional Development Course ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Mental Health Association\nUnderstanding Addiction \n  \nUnderstanding Addiction is a unique online training program for those who work directly or indirectly with people who face challenges with addiction. \n  \nProgram participants will: \n\nGain a better understanding of addiction\nLearn effective and practical skills to help you respond to people who use substances in a positive and respectful way\nDevelop confidence in working with challenging clients and employees while protecting workplace safety\nBecome more comfortable having conversations that promote inclusion and healthy communities\n\n  \nThe program is delivered through eight 60 to 90 minute interactive online lessons\, and participants can work through the lessons at their convenience. \n  \n  \nThis course session will be open from April 27 to July 27\, 2020. Course registration is $150 per person. Registration deadline: April 24. \n  \n  \nMore information on the program can be found
URL:https://phabc.org/event/understanding-addiction-professional-development-course-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200423T103000
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SUMMARY:Don’t Let Them Down: Understanding Youth Vaping and What We Can Do About It - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Let Them Down\nUnderstanding Youth Vaping and What We Can Do About It \n   \n  \n  \nPublic Health researcher\, Dr. David Hammond found that vaping increased by a stunning 74% among 16-19 year olds from 2017 to 2018; and with that cigarette smoking increased by 45% in the same period. \n  \n  \nPlease join the BC Alliance for Healthy Living on Thursday\, April 23rd\, 2020 from 9:00am- 10:30am for our webinar highlighting some new programs and other work by leading organizations to address the youth vaping epidemic in BC.  \n  \n  \nThere is much we have yet to understand about vaping. What are the long term effects of inhaling e-juice ingredients such as glycerine and propylene glycol?  How do flavours influence addiction?  Why do youth vape? What are the psycho-social factors we need to consider? \n  \n  \nRecent media coverage reporting on lung failure and other health complications related to vaping underscore our nascent understanding of the health risks inherent in these relatively new electronic nicotine devices. But one thing we know for sure are the effects of nicotine. Nicotine is harmful to healthy adolescent brain development and there has been a startling rise in nicotine usage and addiction among youth due to vaping. \n  \n  \nJoin us as we take a long look at vaping in BC to see what we can learn about the important work being done right here in our province: from youth surveys and research\, to educational campaigns and policy development.   \n  \n  \nRegister here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4123751751391374348 \n\nSPEAKER PROFILES:\n BC Lung Association: \nChristopher Lam is the President and CEO of the British Columbia Lung Association. His work includes initiatives on a provincial vaping strategy\, including programming and policy development. Chris is also spearheading the first Asthma Education Centre for Children as well as a provincial Lung Health Network\, providing patients with an advocacy voice. He has a two-year-old son who loves being outdoors\, exploring and just getting dirty. \n \nMcCreary Centre Society:  \nAnnie Smith has been the Executive Director of McCreary Centre Society (McCreary) since 2006. McCreary is a non-governmental not-for-profit committed to improving the health of BC youth through research\, evaluation and community based projects.  Annie has conducted a number of recent research projects about youth and vaping and is currently working on a full-length community friendly report about tobacco use and vaping among BC adolescents. \n Art Steinmann is the Manager of the Supporting and Connecting Youth (SACY)- Substance Use Health Promotion Initiative Program at the Vancouver School Board (VSB). This initiative\, now in its 15th year\, engages parents\, teachers\, students\, administrators and the greater community to strengthen school-based alcohol and drug prevention and early-intervention programs and policies.  Vaping education is a part of this work and Art will speak about what is happening in school(s)\, policies and programs in place and how vaping is impacting youth. Previous to working at VSB\, Art worked as a private consultant and prior to that was Executive Director of a substance use prevention non-profit organization for 18 years. Art enjoys many activities in beautiful Vancouver with his wife and family.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/dont-let-them-down-understanding-youth-vaping-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
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SUMMARY:Health equity\, determinants of health and COVID-19: Conversation 4
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 22\, 2020\, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) for a conversation on community impacts and responses related to food security\, disability and ethics. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic evolves\, it follows and amplifies lines of existing inequities. We recognize that you\, our friends and colleagues in the public health community\, are being called to go above and beyond\, whether from your home office or on the frontlines. \nTo support equity-informed responses\, the NCCDH is hosting a series of community conversations on the topic. This is an opportunity for the public health field to explore equity-informed responses through action on the social and structural determinants of health. The conversation will connect practitioners with each other\, and provide an opportunity to share experiences\, resources\, questions and solutions-focused ideas. \nClick here to register
URL:https://phabc.org/event/health-equity-determinants-of-health-and-covid-19-conversation-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
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SUMMARY:F2SBC and CYDI: Orchestrating a Growing Movement in the City of Victoria - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Farm to School BC & Can You Dig It\nOrchestrating a Growing Movement in the City of Victoria\n  \n  \nOn April 2nd \, 2020\, the City of Victoria passed a motion to 1) temporarily reprioritize the focus of some Parks Department capacity to grow food plants from seed in the municipal nursery and greenhouses for planting in the 2020 growing season\, and 2) work with stakeholder organizations to develop a distribution plan for food plants\, soil and educational resources to scale up food production and increase community resilience and food security. \n  \nLearn from Can You Dig It Provincial Manager Aaren Topley and City of Victoria Food System Coordinator Alex Harned about the process and implementation of this timely initiative and how it is supporting people in the city who have been affected by COVID-19. See more information on this CHEK News article\, and in the City of Victoria council notes (p. 17-20). \n  \nThis webinar is open to everyone\, including community members\, City Councillors\, municipal staff\, non-profits\, etc. \n  \n\n  \nJoin the meeting by computer: https://oswcagm.globalmeet.com/SarahDyer \nJoin the meeting by dialing in using your phone: \nAccess # 604-224-1367 (Vancouver) \nGuest passcode: 250575
URL:https://phabc.org/event/f2sbc-and-cydi-orchestrating-a-growing-movement-in-the-city-of-victoria-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
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SUMMARY:ACCESS Health: Enabling what Canadians want for their health care system - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:ACCESS Health\nEnabling What Canadians Want for Their Health Care System\nApril 22\, 2020\n1 PM ET / 10 AM PT\n  \n  \n\nFraser Ratchford\, Senior Director ACCESS Health at Canada Health Infoway joins MindWell Founder and Chief Training Officer\, Dr. Geoff Soloway for this upcoming webinar on Canada Health Infoway (Infoway)’s ACCESS 2022 movement. \nCanada Health Infoway is driving access to care\, providing Canadians with access to their personal health information and digital tools and services to manage their care. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\n\n The Vision for ACCESS 2022 \n\n\nInfoway’s campaign that is inspiring a new day in health care with digital health \n\n\n\n\nMental Health and Addiction \n\n\nInnovative digital health solutions can offer some measure of hope by reducing the stigma and making it easier for people to get the support they need.  How is Infoway helping? \n\n\n\n\nOpportunities and implications for workplaces \n\n\nHow will digital health impact the workplace \n\n\n\n\n​ \n  \nFor more information and to register for the ever: \nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JWDRHBT9THiqguqgSKxW2w
URL:https://phabc.org/event/access-health-enabling-what-canadians-want-for-their-health-care-system-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200426
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
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SUMMARY:9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD:\nReview\, Respond and Relate – Integrating Research\, Policy and Practice Around the World\nApril 22-25\, 2020\nThe Hyatt Regency\nVancouver\, BC\, Canada\n  \n  \nAlthough there have been thousands of published articles in FASD in general\, there has been limited research specifically on adolescents and adults with FASD or on individuals across the lifespan. As those individuals diagnosed with FASD continue to age\, the “need to know” across a broad spectrum of areas is becoming critically important for identifying clinically relevant research questions and directions. \n  \n  \nThis interactive 2020 conference will provide an opportunity to be at the forefront of addressing these issues. We will welcome a diverse group of professionals\, researchers\, students\, families and individuals with FASD. \n  \n  \nThe Call for Abstracts is now open\, deadline: September 13\, 2019: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/initiatives/fasd2020/call-for-abstracts/ \n  \n  \n  \nFor more information\, please visit the website at http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/initiatives/fasd2020/\, and follow us on Twitter: @IPCE_UBC. Email marketing.ipce@ubc.ca to get on an enquiry list for updates.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/9th-international-research-conference-on-adolescents-and-adults-with-fasd/
LOCATION:The Hyatt Regency Vancouver\, 655 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Our Future: An Appreciative Inquiry Into What’s Wanting to be Created (Part 1: Discovery) - 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-an-appreciative-inquiry-into-whats-wanting-to-be-created-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20200409T155134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T161622Z
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SUMMARY:Coping With COVID-19: Town Hall from Anxiety Canada - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Coping With COVID-19\nTown Hall from Anxiety Canada\n\n  \n  \n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has required significant changes to day-to-day life\, while creating unique challenges for people prone to anxiety and those who are new to experiencing heightened anxiety. \n  \nSo\, how do you manage it? For effective and practical CBT strategies to cope with anxiety while self-isolating\, join our host\, Dan Murphy\, and three anxiety experts for our second live Town Hall Episode on Thursday\, April 16th at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST via YouTube and Facebook. \n\n  \n\nPanel \n\nDr. Maureen Whittal\, Psychologist and Director of Vancouver CBT Centre and Co-founder of Anxiety Canada \nDr. Anne Marie Albano\, Director of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD) \nDr. Melanie Badali\, Psychologist\, North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic and Anxiety Canada Board Member
URL:https://phabc.org/event/coping-with-covid-19-town-hall-from-anxiety-canada/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20200402T232649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T233716Z
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SUMMARY:Learning for Planetary Health: Early Lessons from a Pandemic - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Learning for Planetary Health:\nEarly Lessons from a Pandemic \nWednesday\, April 15th\, 2020 from\n12:30-2:00pm Pacific Daylight Time\n  \n  \nAs we face one of the greatest challenges for public health in several generations with the COVID-19 pandemic\, we also have an unprecedented opportunity as governments and citizens prepare for a post-COVID future that we hope will not be simply restoring everything to the way it was.  The pandemic has been described as climate change at warp speed. But the response to this “greatest challenge” has been quite different. Since this is such a ripe opportunity for learning\, we (several eco-health colleagues and others) are organizing a couple webinars with perhaps more if there’s demand. We will begin by exploring the origins of the outbreak with lessons from the animal-human interface. We will then learn from previous economic collapses and what these lessons teach us about the coming weeks and months as we emerge from the current wave of disease and economic devastation to become a healthier planet than we were before the current pandemic. We will explore the relationships and resources needed for a recovery that makes us stronger and better able to face the challenges to planetary health that are even more critical than the COVID-19 pandemic\, but that appear less imminent to society. Our primary goal is to articulate a shared vision of this future where society bounces back but bounces back to a better place than our pre-pandemic world. \nModerator: Chris Buse\, Centre for Environmental Assessment Research\, UBC \nOur contributors will be: \n\nMira Ziolo\, Consulting Veterinarian at Wildlife Rescue Association of BC\, PhD Student\, UBC Interdisciplinary PhD student\nTim Takaro\, Professor\, Faculty of Health Sciences\, Simon Fraser University\nTrevor Hancock\, Retired Professor and Senior Scholar\, School of Public Health and Social Policy\, University of Victoria\n\n  \nYou can REGISTER for this webalogue by clicking HERE
URL:https://phabc.org/event/learning-for-planetary-health-early-lessons-from-a-pandemic-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200331T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20200331T182716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T214840Z
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SUMMARY:F2SBC Webinar: Square Foot Gardening at School - ONLINE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Square Foot Gardening method for your school garden\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Farm to School BC\nRaised beds are popular in school grounds and in urban gardens\, since they prevent people from walking over the soil\, keep the garden organized\, create spaces to grow a wide variety of vegetables\, and is a targeted approach to care for crops. There are several methods to cultivate raised beds\, and one of them is the square foot gardening (SFG). The use of SFG method in school gardens offers several advantages because of its simplicity that adapts to all levels of experience and physical abilities; optimize available garden space; save time\, water\, work and money\, and is an educational tool to teach curricular subjects.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/f2sbc-webinar-square-foot-gardening-at-school/
LOCATION:EventBrite
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20200114T181515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T193141Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Management for Professionals - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Management for Professionals\nThe Westin Bayshore\, Vancouver\, BC\nMarch 31\, 2020\n  \nThe World Health Organization has defined positive mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her potential\, can cope with normal stresses of life\, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. In the workplace there can be no health without mental health.” \n  \nWe cater to Administrative Professionals\, Executive Assistants\, HR Personnel\, Nurses\, Physicians\, Health Care Workers\, Social Workers\, those in the Oil\, Gas and Energy Industry\, Laborers\, First Responders\, Firefighters\, Police Officers\, Military Personnel\, Students\, Teachers\, Managers\, Leaders in every field or ANYONE looking to strengthen themselves both personally and professionally. See what you and your organization is capable of today! \n  \nAt this important conference you will increase your resilience to stress. You will greatly develop your Emotional Intelligence thereby improving workplace relationships\, reduce conflict\, increase self-confidence and enhance feelings of self-worth. \n  \nCourse Content\n  \nMindfulness 101 – Through the examination of the scientific evidence supporting it’s benefits in the workplace\, we will provide all participants the tools they require to apply mindfulness to both their professional and personal lives. \n  \nStress Management – Recognize what your stressors are and learn how to implement scientifically proven methods to manage and cope with whatever comes your way. \n  \nEmotional Intelligence – Become aware of your emotions and learn how to regulate them in a healthy and effective way. \n  \nPositivity & Effectiveness – Discover how positive energy and a positive attitude can work wonders for both yourself and those around you. \n  \nFoundations for Success – Discover what habits make or break us. Set yourself up to succeed. \n  \nClick here for full course information and to register.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/mindful-management-for-professionals/
LOCATION:The Westin Bayshore\, Vancouver\, BC\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200317T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20200309T232506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T232506Z
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SUMMARY:National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health - Healthy Built Environment Forum Webinar
DESCRIPTION:National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health\nHealthy Built Environment Forum Webinar\nA Whole Systems Approach to Health Equity and Housing\n  \nPresenter:  \nRabindra (Rob) Mahabeer MSc. CIPHI(C)\nPublic Health Inspector\, Alberta Health Services \nTueday\, March 17\, 2020\n11 AM – 12:30 PM Pacific Time\n \n  \nHealth equity impacts housing in multiple ways. A population\, community\, and individual’s physical and social determinants of health interact with health inequities to produce measurable health inequalities often demonstrated through unsafe and unhealthy housing conditions. Environmental Public Health must be able to strategically adapt to working at all levels to fully address this complex situation. A whole systems approach understands that multi-level engagement opportunities exist and are met differently. Mediating strategy through evidence-informed policy is important. Gathering\, collating\, and synthesizing data to provide evidence is fundamental. Operational-based evidence presented in a cohesive and easily understood manner drives the iterative policymaking process. Using a single data structure\, coordinating population- and individual-level engagement\, and understanding health inequities are cornerstones of a whole-systems approach. \n  \nAlberta public health inspectors have regulatory authority to inspect rental accommodations and are often requested to advise on private housing. Acting from both a proactive and reactive posture\, inspectors adopt both an enforcement and engagement role. This webinar will examine how health inspectors and other public health professionals can assess and identify health inequities associated with housing. The discussion portion will focus on how to apply evidence into action. \n  \nPresenter Bio \n  \nRob Mahabeer is a public health inspector with 17 years’ experience in Food Safety/Special Projects (Capital Health/Alberta Health Services)\, and Health Education (AHS: Knowledge Management and Learning). Rob worked emergencies and disasters in Anzac (2002)\, Calgary/High River (2014)\, and Fort MacMurray (2016). He completed a Master’s degree in Health Promotion at the University of Alberta in 2013 focusing on Health Promotion in Environmental Public Health Practice. Health equity is a dual and complementary process to health promotion\, not only enabling healthy choices but also understanding why making those choices and lifestyle changes is more difficult for some than others. Rob believes that public health inspectors are uniquely positioned to work with public\, governmental\, and non-governmental organizations to identify and facilitate health equity. \n  \nWebinar Format \n  \nThe presentation portion will be approximately 30 minutes\, followed by 45 minutes of Q&A and discussion questions. Participants will be able to chat via the chat box. More information about the Healthy Built Environment in Canada Online Discussion Forum can be found here http://www.ncceh.ca/content/healthy-built-environment-online-discussion-forum. \n  \nRegister \n  \n 
URL:https://phabc.org/event/national-collaborating-centre-for-environmental-health-healthy-built-environment-forum-webinar/
LOCATION:online webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCEH":MAILTO:contact@ncceh.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20190425T203613Z
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SUMMARY:36th International Seating Symposium
DESCRIPTION:36th International Seating Symposium\nMarch 3-6\, 2020\nThe Westin Bayshore\, Vancouver\, BC\n  \nThis international symposium addresses current and future developments in the areas of seating\, positioning and mobility. Topic areas include service delivery\, product development\, research and outcomes. The format for the symposium will include pre-symposium\, plenary\, instructional\, paper and poster sessions. \n  \n  \nAbstract Submission \nAbstract Submission is now open! Please visit: http://seatingsymposium.com/call-for-abstracts.php for instructions before submitting. \n  \n\n  \nAbout the ISS \nThe International Seating Symposium (ISS) is considered one of the premier meetings in the world of dedicated clinicians\, researchers\, manufacturers\, and others who work to improve seating and mobility among people with disabilities. \n  \nVancouver’s Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC) and the University of British Columbia celebrated the 30th International Seating Symposium in Vancouver in March 2014. It was a journey that started in 1982. The members of the Vancouver Seating Special Interest group had a desire to learn more about this intriguing subject of seating and mobility. They decided that the best way of learning more about seating and mobility was to bring the experts to them. Getting funding to host the first conference was a challenge but the BC Kinsmen Foundation took the risk. Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children took the lead in organizing the first symposium. The initial organizers\, Lori Roxborough\, Daphne Neen\, Maureen Story\, Bob Gobert\, Elaine Liau and Dr. Stephen Tredwell brought clinicians\, researchers and exhibitors together to develop resources\, and create a forum that fostered an exchange of ideas and created a network focused on seating and mobility. \n  \nIn 1986 Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children was approached by Doug Hobson of the University of Tennessee\, Memphis with the proposal of forming a partnership. The 3rd ISS was held in Memphis in 1987. Our partnership has continued with ISS being held in Vancouver on the even years and in the USA (University of Tennessee then University of Pittsburgh) on the odd years. \n  \nThis initial meeting in 1983 had 98 participants and 11 exhibitors with a real focus on “seating the disabled”. In 2014 we’ve grown to 1138 participants from 27 countries and over 100 exhibitors. We have partner conferences around the world including U.S.\, Ireland\, Brazil\, and Asia. \n  \n\n  \nFind more information and event updates at www.seatingsymposium.com. \n  \n  \nQuestions? Email marketing.ipce@ubc.ca.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/36th-international-seating-symposium/
LOCATION:The Westin Bayshore\, Vancouver\, BC\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20191106T014731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T014731Z
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SUMMARY:UBC LFS|US Land and Food Systems Career Fair 2020
DESCRIPTION:UBC LFS\nUS Land and Food Systems Career Fair 2020\n  \nThe Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society of the University of British Columbia cordially invites you to participate in our annual LFS|US Land and Food Systems Career Fair. This event will take place on Thursday\, February 6th\, 2020 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm\, at the Great Hall South of The AMS Student Nest (2nd Floor)\, 6133 University Blvd\, Vancouver\, BC. \n  \nThis event will host numerous employers/agencies to promote their careers\, summer jobs\, internships\, opportunities and graduate school programs to our students and alumni in a variety of fields\, including nutritional science\, sciences\, agriculture\, animal biology\, economics\, global resource systems and more. \n  \nPlease click here to see our attached employer package for further event details and benefits. \n  \nEmployers can register using CareersOnline\, detailed registration instructions can be found on our attached employer package. Employer registration must be received by Wednesday\, January 8th\, 2020\, unless special arrangements have been made in advance. \n  \nWe look forward to hosting you on our campus for our Career Fair 2020. If you have any questions\, please contact lfsus.vpacademic@landfood.ubc.ca. \n  \nSincerely\, \nHelen Zhou\nVP Academic\, Land & Food Systems Undergraduate Society (LFS|US)\nUniversity of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Territory\n64 – 2357 Main Mall | Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z4\nlfsus.vpacademic@landfood.ubc.ca  | https://www.lfsus.landfood.ubc.ca/
URL:https://phabc.org/event/ubc-lfsus-land-and-food-systems-career-fair-2020/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, 6133 University Blvd\, Vancouver\, BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Land and Food Systems Undergraduate Society of the University of British Columbia":MAILTO:lfsus.vpacademic@landfood.ubc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20191213T222837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T222837Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Healthy School Programs\, Healthy Kids
DESCRIPTION:  \nOnly one third of school-aged kids in Canada are meeting the Canadian 24-Hour-Movement Guidelines and the number of kids eating enough vegetables and fruit isn’t much better.  But two projects are working to change the current health landscape in schools. Please join the BC Alliance for Healthy Living on Thursday\, January 16th\, 2020 from 9:00am- 10:00am for our webinar featuring two exciting initiatives designed for healthier schools and kids. \n  \nLearn about BC Recreation and Parks Association’s (BCRPA) province-wide ‘before and after school recreation program grants’. These programs focus on physical activity\, connecting to nature\, outdoor play and engaging in culture\, sports and the arts. \n  \nIn addition to program funding\, BCRPA also provides training on how to deal with challenging behaviours and support mental health\, which creates safe\, active environment for all. \n  \nMomentum is building for a National Healthy School Food Program. The BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food leads the way as the first provincial chapter of this national coalition seeking federal investment in a Universal Healthy School Food Program to support the health\, well-being and education of all Canadian children. Learn about how other countries are handling school food\, as well as\, the important work being done right here in BC and find out about potential policy hurdles as well as opportunities. \n  \nBe inspired on as we talk about two ways of making kids’ lives healthier\, by increasing kids’ access to physical activity and healthy food!  Please join us for this free webinar! \n \nSPEAKER PROFILES:\n \nBCRPA: \nNoelle Virtue is the Project Manager at the BC Recreation and Parks Association working on initiatives at both ends of the age spectrum – infants to 13 years and older adults. Her previous work has included advocacy and policy development in BC and the UK with a particular focus on healthy living. She enjoys being active in beautiful British Columbia and exploring nature with her family. \n  \nBC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food:\nSamantha Gambling works for the Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) as a Coordinator of the BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food\, advocating for public investment in a universal\, cost-shared\, healthy national school food program. In addition to the Coalition\, Samantha works as a “Community Animator” for Farm to School BC\, supporting sustainable school food system work across the Vancouver region. She received her MSc. degree from UBC in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems\, where she studied agricultural policy and food sovereignty in the BC and New Zealand dairy industries. \n  \nRegister here : https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7288582719678856972
URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-healthy-school-programs-healthy-kids/
LOCATION:online webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20200115T210000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T210000Z
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SUMMARY:BC Achievement Community Award - Nominations close January 31st. Apply soon!
DESCRIPTION:Nominate an outstanding\nBritish Columbian for the BC Achievement Community Award\n  \nThe 17th annual Community Award celebrates the outstanding contributions of British Columbians who raise the quality and character of their communities. \n  \nNow is your chance to nominate an individual who\, through their volunteer or professional roles\, consistently rises up to serve others. Nomination forms and more information are online at bcachievement.com \nNominations close end of day January 31\, 2020. Apply soon! \n  \nElevate excellence\, share success and inspire change.
URL:https://phabc.org/event/bc-achievement-community-award-nominations-close-january-31st-apply-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20191202T233803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T233803Z
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SUMMARY:NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series: Marijuana Edibles: Regulatory Updates\, Risk Assessment and Public Health Messaging
DESCRIPTION:NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series\nMarijuana Edibles: Regulatory Updates\, Risk Assessment\nand Public Health Messaging\n  \nPresenter: Keith Warriner\, Department of Food Science\, University of Guelph \n  \nThe next chapter in marijuana legalization is the introduction of commercially produced edibles with the first legal products expected to be on the shelves next month. The regulations appear restrictive and the types of edibles to be available remain obscure. However\, there exists a gray market where a diverse range of edibles are available with a trend of domestically produced edibles set to become increasingly popular. \n  \nIn the following presentation an overview of a foundation risk assessment will be provided. This will include risk identification (biological\, physical and chemical)\, risk characterization\, risk management options and risk communication strategies. With regards to the latter\, the results of an assessment of public health messaging from State committees within the United States. It will be shown how transparency\, inclusion of users/stake holders and committee structure are important aspects when delivering public health advisors. \n  \nPresenter Bio: \nDr. Warriner is currently a Professor within the Department of Food Science at University of Guelph\, Canada. Dr. Warriner received his BSc in Food Science from the University of Nottingham\, UK and PhD in Microbial Physiology from the University College of Wales Aberystwyth\, UK. He later went on to work on biosensors within the University of Manchester\, UK and subsequently returned to the University of Nottingham to become a Research Fellow in Food Microbiology. He joined the Faculty of the University of Guelph in 2002. \n  \nDuring the last 23 years in the field of microbiology and food safety research\, Dr. Warriner has published more than 100 papers\, book chapters\, patents\, and conference abstracts. His research interests are focused on enhancing food safety within meat processing\, fresh cut sectors and more recently\, in the area of marijuana edibles. To this end\, his research team have advanced knowledge in the area of emerging pathogens (C. difficile\, toxigenic E. coli)\, intervention technologies\, bacteriophages and development of biosensor devices to detection of foodborne hazards. He is frequently contacted by the media to provide commentary on food safety issues and is currently the director of the OMAFRA HQP Program. \n  \nREGISTER: NCCEH Marijuana Edibles webinar
URL:https://phabc.org/event/ncceh-environmental-health-seminar-series-marijuana-edibles-regulatory-updates-risk-assessment-and-public-health-messaging/
LOCATION:online webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="NCCEH":MAILTO:contact@ncceh.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191128
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20190219T225847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T230142Z
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SUMMARY:Diabetes Educator Course - Mississauga\, ON
DESCRIPTION:Diabetes Educator Course\nFour Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport\, Mississauga\, ON\nNovember 25th – 27th\, 2019 \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. \nWe will cover the latest Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines. \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. \nThis course is eligible for credit toward your Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Maintenance Credit Portfolio. For more information\, please visit the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board website at cdecb.ca. Members of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management can also earn CE points. \n  \nRegistration is $849+HST ($959.37) and includes: \n\nSyllabus containing detailed handouts\n3 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, 1 dinner\, and refreshment breaks\nCertificate of Attendance\n\n  \nFor more information and to register follow the below link: \nhttps://kinghooper.com/program/diabetes-educator-course-toronto-november-2019/
URL:https://phabc.org/event/diabetes-educator-course-mississauga-on/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191120T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20191108T003932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T003932Z
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SUMMARY:NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar: Cannabis Edibles Roles & Responsibilities in Regional Health Authorities
DESCRIPTION:Cannabis Edibles Roles & Responsibilities\nin Regional Health Authorities\nPresenter: Carrie Cotton\nSenior Policy Analyst\, Ministry of Health\nOnline webinar \n  \nAbstract: \nOn October 17\, 2019 the Cannabis Regulations amendments came into force providing rules governing the legal production and sale of edible cannabis\, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals. This presentation provides guidance to regional health authorities on the legislative roles and responsibilities associated with edible cannabis discovered by Environmental Health Officers when conducing food safety inspections under the Food Premises Regulation. \n  \nPresenter Bio: \nCarrie Cotton is a Senior Policy Analyst with Healthy Living & Health Promotion Branch (Population & Public Health Division) of the Ministry of Health. She has a diverse background in government service\, having worked in Crown Lands\, the Ministry of Environment\, the Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General. She is currently with the Ministry of Health working on cannabis edibles. She successfully completed her MBA from Royal Roads University in 2010 and enjoys bringing a business filter to her health projects. She genuinely values collaborating across agencies as part of a team focused on assessing and resolving the complex and challenging issues that arise in policy development. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://phabc.org/event/ncceh-environmental-health-seminar-cannabis-edibles-roles-responsibilities-in-regional-health-authorities/
LOCATION:online webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191116
DTSTAMP:20260526T103422
CREATED:20190527T203412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T224947Z
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SUMMARY:PHABC Conference 2019 - Simplifying Complexity: Public Health Approaches & Practice to Complex Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Public Health Association of BC is proud to announce our annual fall conference:\n  \nSimplifying Complexity:\nPublic Health Approaches and Practice in Complex Systems\nConference & Annual General Meeting\nNovember 14th & 15th\, 2019\nThe Sutton Place Hotel\nVancouver\, BC\n\nFull Program Now Available! Click here to view it.\n  \nRegistration on now\, click here to register today!\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 [410.49 KB]   \n  \nOnce again\, the Public Health Association of BC would like to invite everyone to attend our fall conference and annual general meeting\, happening this year at the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver on November 14th and 15th\, 2019. This year’s theme will build on that of our annual summer school\, “Simplifying Complexity: Public Health Approaches & Practice in Complex Systems\,” and will explore sub-themes of food systems & security\, immunization & infectious disease control\, wicked problems in health equity\, and overdose response & safe supplies. \n  \nThe PHABC conference provides the opportunity for professionals throughout the province to meet\, mingle\, and learn through a unique combination of keynote presentations\, case studies\, symposia and hands-on workshops. The conference aims to teach attendees how to identify complex systems in their work using complex adaptive systems thinking while simultaneously showcasing innovative and collaborative methods of promoting health at the population level. \n  \n  \n  \n\nBackground\n  \nComplexity science is the study of systems and problems that are dynamic\, unpredictable and multi-dimensional\, and have interconnected relationships and parts. The study of complex adaptive systems (CAS) occurs within the paradigm of complexity science. In the challenging and changing times of public health practice today\, practitioners can benefit from embracing and understanding how complexity science can support improved and proactive quality of care. There are many examples of complex public health issues\, including pandemics and climate change. The problems targeted by preventive interventions are often complex\, embedded in multiple levels of social and environmental context\, and cover the developmental lifespan. The norm for much of public health services is to address complex issues in silos restricting potential for real change. Common individual responses to complex problems can be to give up\, assign blame\, or oversimplify solutions. Instead\, we need to approach complex problems together\, using our best collective responses and resources. Understanding CAS theory can be useful for public health practice. CAS frameworks can put complex problems into context\, and promote shared understandings and approaches that recognize interconnectedness\, interdependence\, and collective responsibility. \n  \nThe theme and sub themes were introduced at our annual summer school\, if you missed out\, we have posted presentations from summer school speakers on our website; click here or follow the below link to check them out (please note not all presentations are available). \nhttps://phabc.org/presentation/summer-school-2019-presentations/ \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n  \nEarly Bird registration has now closed and regular registration rates now apply.  Click here or copy the link below to register today. \n  \nhttps://phabc.org/2019-PHABC-conference-registration/ \n\n\n\n2019 Registration Rates*\n \n\n\n2 days PHABC member\n$390.00\n\n\n2 days Non-member\n$485.00\n\n\n2 days senior/student PHABC member\n$315.00\n\n\n2 days senior/student Non-member\n$350.00\n\n\n1 day registration PHABC member\n$200.00\n\n\n1 day registration non-member\n$275.00\n\n\n1 day senior/student PHABC member\n$175.00\n\n\n1 day senior/student NON member\n$205.00\n\n\n\n*including GST \n\nAccommodations\nThe Sutton Place Hotel is pleased to offer discounts of up to 35% for conference participants who book more than 15 days in advance of the conference dates.* To access the discount either call 1.866.378.8866 and ask for the “Advance Booking Offer” or use Promo Code ‘ADVP’ when booking online at https://www.suttonplace.com/hotels/sutton-place-hotel-vancouver-van. \n\n*Subject to Availability  \n\nFull Online Program\n  \nIn advance of the conference\, we are delighted to release our final full program for your viewing pleasure. It has all the location information you will need\, from how to get there and where to park\, to where to eat and what the hotel has to offer hotel guests. It includes descriptions of all presentations and workshops over the two days\, a full list of our exhibitor booths\, biographies of our featured speakers\, our think piece along with recommended readings to get you thinking about complex adaptive systems\, and so much more! \n  \nTo access the online program\, follow the link below or click here. You can also access it from our homepage by looking under the Conference 2019 tab of our main menu. \nhttps://phabc.org/phabc-conference-2019-full-online-program/ \n  \n  \nPlease note that some presentations are subject to change\, any updates to the program will be listed on the main display board at the registration desk the day of the conference. \n\nNetworking Event\, Exhibitor Booths and Poster Sessions\n  \nIn the afternoon of November 14th\, 2019 we will be hosting our networking event for all conference attendees. During the event\, we welcome delegates to network with like minded individuals in a casual atmosphere\, learn about the important work our partner organizations have been doing in the exhibitors’ room and review the latest research on a variety of public health issues through the poster sessions; presenters will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding their work \nA cash bar will be open for those wishing to sip on a glass of wine or beer during the event and we will have complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments available as well. Servers’ will bring out a variety of delicious appetizers\, including vegetarian\, vegan and gluten-free options\, for everyone to enjoy. \n  \nNEW FOR 2019! \nAt the start of the networking event we will be hosting our 2019 PHABC Awards ceremony in the main ballroom. We ask that everyone join us in congratulating the award winners on their dedication to public health in BC. Winners will be announced in November. \n  \n  \n\nPHABC Annual General Meeting\n  \nDuring lunch on Thursday November 14th\, 2019\, we will hold our annual general meeting in the main ballroom. Come and learn what our association has been doing this past year and what our plans are for the coming year. We will also be welcoming our new board members and thanking our departing board members for their dedication to our association. \nIf you want to understand more about what PHABC does and what we stand for\, this meeting will provide you with all the answers. \n  \n  \n\nScientific Program Committee\n  \nWe are pleased to introduce Dr. Marjorie MacDonald and Dr. Simon Carroll\, our Scientific Program Committee co-chairs. They have worked tirelessly with the rest of our committee to oversee the development of this year’s program and as such we would like to take this time to thank everyone involved with putting on the 2019 conference. This event would not have been possible without the contributions and countless hours of work from the following individuals. \n  \nDr. Marjorie MacDonald – SPC Co-Chair \nUniversity of Victoria \n \nDr. Marjorie MacDonald is a Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing\, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health and Social Policy\, and a Scientist in the Canadian Institute of Substance Use Research (CISUR)\, all at the University of Victoria. She co-directs the Research in Public Health Systems and Services Initiative (BC) (formerly CPHFRI) and is leading an initiative to develop a Public Health Systems and Services Research agenda for Canada. Marjorie held one of 15 inaugural CIHR Applied Public Health Research Chairs from 2008-2014\, and was President and Past President of the Public Health Association of BC from 2011 to 2016. Research interests include public health systems renewal\, health equity\, public health and primary care collaboration\, adolescent health promotion and drug use prevention\, and public health ethics. Marjorie also is interested in the application of complexity science to research methods in public health. \n  \n  \nDr. Simon Carroll – SPC Co-Chair \nUniversity of Victoria \nDr. Simon Carroll is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology\, at the University of Victoria. He has a particular interest in the areas of sociological theory\, the sociology of health and illness\, and in social justice and social inequalities. His research over the past 15 years has been focused on sociological approaches to understanding health systems. Methodologically\, he has been involved in an emerging approach to knowledge synthesis\, called ‘realist synthesis’\, and has published several articles and book chapters related to that approach. Simon continues to be involved in a variety of research projects as a co-investigator including the AGEWELL program of research\, a multi-disciplinary national research network in technology and aging\, funded under the Networks of Centre’s of Excellence program. Simon completed his PhD at the University of Victoria\, and his Master’s Degree at Lancaster University\, UK. \n  \nScientific Program Committee Members\nShannon Turner              Executive Director\, Public Health Association of BC \nDr. Theresa Healy           Capacity Building Committee Co-Chair\, Public Health Association of BC \nLara Frederick                 North East Preventive Public Health Program Lead\, Northern Health \nAlexandria Ross              Administrative Officer\, Public Health Association of BC \nMaureen Rowan             Capacity Building Committee Co-Chair\, Public Health Association of BC \nChristina Harding            Project Coordinator\, Public Health Association of BC \n  \n  \n\nSponsorship\nThank you to all of our 2019 Conference Sponsors\nGold Sponsors \nSilver Sponsors \n \n \n \n  \nBronze Sponsors \n  \n  \nOur conference would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors each year. \n  \n  \n  \nKeep checking back for more information as it becomes available and we look forward to seeing everyone in Vancouver this fall!
URL:https://phabc.org/event/phabc-conference-2019-simplifying-complexity-public-health-approaches-practice-to-complex-systems/
LOCATION:The Sutton Place Hotel\, 845 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:NCCDH Webinar - Implications of Health Inequities for Health Promotion Oct. 31
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us on October 31 for this exciting learning opportunity! \nThe National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) and Health Promotion Canada (HPC) are collaborating on a series of webinars to highlight several chapters of the recently released book Health Promotion in Canada 4th edition: New Perspectives on Theory\, Practice\, Policy\, and Research. The goal is to explore how various themes in this book apply to public health action on health equity by pairing the authors’ content with practitioner perspective on application to public health practice. \n  \nPresenters:  \nSionnach Lukeman\, Assistant Professor\, Elizabeth and Thomas Rankin School of Nursing\, St. Francis Xavier University\nDianne Oickle\, Knowledge Translation Specialist\, NCCDH\nDennis Raphael\, Professor\, School of Health Policy and Management\, York University \n  \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nkey health promotion approaches directed towards addressing health inequities;\nhow inequities are rooted in public policy;\nhow health system reform can impact public health action on inequities; and\nthe influence of power structures on policies that impact inequities.\n\n  \nFor more information and to register\, CLICK HERE:
URL:https://phabc.org/event/nccdh-webinar-implications-of-health-inequities-for-health-promotion-oct-31/
LOCATION:online webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Lessons Learned from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: The Role of Disaster Research Response in Protecting Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, October 2nd at 10 AM for the next Environmental Health Seminar\, is presented in partnership with Health Canada’s Environmental and Radiation Health Sciences Directorate (ERHSD) Seminar series. \nEnvironmental disasters such as oil spills\, hazardous waste releases and other natural and anthropogenic calamities routinely impact public health\, yet researchers and studies often arrive too late to be able to collect valuable data that will help us to better understand the human and environment health impacts and the efficacy of our policies and responses to such events. To address this important research gap\, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed the Disaster Research Response Program (DR2). \n\nPresenter: Dr. Richard Kwok\, Chief of Staff (acting)\, Office of the Director\, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences \nRichard Kwok\, Ph.D. is a staff scientist in the Epidemiology Branch at NIEHS and is the Lead Associate Investigator for the GuLF STUDY. This study focuses on the potential health effects of clean-up workers\, volunteers\, and community members from the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Dr. Kwok specializes in the environmental causes of a range of diseases\, and the pervasive nature of the environment in disease etiology has allowed him to work on a number of different projects with domestic and international collaborators from federal\, academic\, and industry sectors. His work has included research into air and water pollution\, including arsenic\, and non-ionizing UV radiation exposures with outcomes including cardiovascular\, respiratory\, reproductive and cancer health outcomes. Kwok received his B.S.P.H. in environmental science\, and his M.S.P.H. and Ph.D. in epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \nRegistration and more information HERE
URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-lessons-learned-from-the-deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-the-role-of-disaster-research-response-in-protecting-public-health/
LOCATION:Online
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