BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Public Health Association of BC - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160107T174235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160107T174235Z UID:2106-1455177600-1456851600@phabc.org SUMMARY:Online Workshops - The Circle of Health DESCRIPTION:A Global Perspective: Work across Sectors with Positive Results \nLooking for a framework to guide research or collaborative change in your organization? Seeking ways to engage many sectors to invest in health as a resource? …Introducing the Circle of Health – An integrated framework that resonates across cultures and sectors and provides a practical application of the Ottawa Charter (WHO\, 1986).\n“The Circle of Health gives me something concrete and visual\nto bring to different sectors or disciplines that may speak to them\nabout how we all play a role.” \nReturning in February due to popular demand\, and in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Ottawa Charter\, our five part online workshop series\, A Global Perspective: Work Across Sectors with Positive Results will be held in two different time slots\, to accommodate international audiences. \nEngage in professional development through e-learning to enhance your skills in partnership development\, collaborative planning\, knowledge exchange and facilitation with this 5-part online workshop series.\n“An opportunity to brainstorm\, get deeper into issues\,\nget new perspectives\, challenge thinking.” \n“Organized\, helpful sessions. Accessible due to webinar format. Complemented\nwith comprehensive well-formatted materials. Personalized.”\nWorkshops run from February 11 – March 1 from 9-10:30am EST / 3-4:30pm CET and 1:30-3pm EST / 7:30 – 9pm CET. Register for single workshops or the full series\, and join from the comfort of your home or office — ideal for organizations with a limited travel budget for continuing education.  Discounts are available for groups of 2 or more. \n\nCovering the Basics: The Circle of Health and E-learning • February 11\nDeveloping Partnerships • February 16\nCollaborative Value-Based Planning • February 18\nSharing Information with Others • February 23\nFacilitating Discussions • March 1\n\nThe workshops will provide you with: \n\nIncreased abilities in integrative planning to deal with comprehensive issues\nSpecific partnership development skills and tools\nKnowledge about teambuilding with a shared framework and language to work together more quickly and effectively\nUnderstanding of varied learning styles and the best ways to exchange knowledge with others\nEnhanced facilitation skills and an opportunity to facilitate a group online\nA network of international connections\nConfidence in using the Circle of Health and integrating it into your work-life experience\n\nIndividual workshops:  $65\nFull series: \n\n$299 for one person\n$249 per person when 2 register\n$199 per person when 3 or more register\n$99 student / unwaged\n\nClick here for more information URL:https://phabc.org/event/online-workshops-the-quaich-inc/ LOCATION:online webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160211T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160301T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160205T180859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160205T180909Z UID:2186-1455186600-1456833600@phabc.org SUMMARY:The Circle of Health - A Global Perspective on Health Promotion DESCRIPTION:Seven days away! The Circle of Health online workshop series for working across sectors with positive results. \nDon’t miss your opportunity to engage in professional development through e-learning to enhance your skills in partnership development\, collaborative planning\, knowledge exchange and facilitation. ‘A Global Perspective: Work Across Sectors with Positive Results’ is a five-part online workshop series\, conducted by The Quaich\, using the Circle of Health\, an internationally recognized health promotion tool available for use in six different languages. \n* Check out the FREE Circle of Health downloads in German\, French and Spanish!  www.circleofhealth.net \n  URL:https://phabc.org/event/the-circle-of-health-a-global-perspective-on-health-promotion/ LOCATION:online webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160302 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160209T181910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T181910Z UID:2201-1456790400-1456876799@phabc.org SUMMARY:"Beyond Competition: Toward Cultures of Cooperation" - Farmer 2 Farmer Conference DESCRIPTION:CRFAIR\, in collaboration with the Young Agrarians\, has another great Farmer2Farmer conference lined up for you this year.\n>> Register Here << \nIn addition to the keynote panel that will address the theme with exciting examples of farmers working together for success\, we’re thrilled to let you know about the amazing set of workshops we have lined up: \n\nSoil Fertility: Practical Strategies and Sourcing\nWinter Crop Production: Tips and Tricks for the Coast\nNifty Fifty\, Twenty is Plenty: Favourite Crop Varieties\nWhat Big Buyers Need From All Suppliers: “Grow-to-order\,”  Institutional\, and Wholesale Contracts\nPest and Disease Café\nSpreadsheet Wizardry: Excel Shortcuts for Farmers\nMeat Profitability: What’s Working on the Island?\nScaling up for Profitability: Searching For a Sweet Spot\nTo Hire or Not to Hire?: Adventures in Navigating the Maze of Farm Labour Options\nThe BC Eco-Seed Coop and You:  Opportunities to Buy and Sell Local Seeds\nAre You Stressed on the Farm?: Proactive Approaches to Managing Farm Stress\nMore on soils\, beekeeping and many other topics of interest\n\n  \nStay tuned to the website for the final program schedule which will be posted soon.\nNew this year at Farmer2Farmer: “Ask the experts” table. We’ll have a series of experts on various topics present throughout the day to whom you can ask your burning questions! \nAlso\, new and exciting this year! \nPOTLUCK\, DANCE & LAND LINKING TABLE after Farmer 2 Farmer Co-hosted by CRFAIR and Young Agrarians! \nMarch 1\, 5:00-9:00PM \nSaanich Fairgrounds \nAdmission: FREE! \nStay on after Farmer 2 Farmer for a Young Agrarians and CRFAIR potluck\, social & contra dance! EVERYONE is welcome – no matter your age! Bring your friends and family\, a dish to share\, tools to eat with and your dancing shoes. The Merry McKentys (http://merrymckentys.com/) will lead us in an old-timey contra dance! (Find out more about contra dancing here: http://merrymckentys.com/contra-dance.php) \nPlease bring your own tools to eat with (plate\, utensils\, cup\, etc.) so we can minimize clean up! \n  \n  URL:https://phabc.org/event/beyond-competition-toward-cultures-of-cooperation-farmer-2-farmer-conference/ LOCATION:Saanich Fairgrounds\, 1528 Stelly's Cross Road\, Saanichton\, BC\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Rushmere":MAILTO:info@farmer2farmer.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160305 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20150702T235313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150702T235313Z UID:181-1456790400-1457135999@phabc.org SUMMARY:32nd International Seating Symposium DESCRIPTION:This international symposium addresses current and future developments in the areas of seating\, positioning and mobility. Topic areas include service delivery\, product development\, research and outcomes. The format for the symposium will include pre-symposium\, plenary\, instructional\, paper and poster sessions.\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. \nInterested in contributing your knowledge and research? The Call for Abstracts is open until May 31\, 2015. More details here: www.seatingsymposium.com/call-for-abstracts.php. \nMore information: www.seatingsymposium.com. \nQuestions? Email marketing.ipce@ubc.ca. URL:https://phabc.org/event/32nd-international-seating-symposium/ LOCATION:The Westin Bayshore\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160308T233000 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160301T232119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T232119Z UID:2262-1457431200-1457479800@phabc.org SUMMARY:Webinar - Part 1a\, An Introduction to the Health Canada Food Environment Assessment Manual DESCRIPTION:The focus of this webinar is to provide a high-level overview of the manual and to help teams/groups to start thinking about how they will apply the manual to assess retail food environments in their community or region. Teams will take what they learn from this part and begin thinking through how they can implement the manual and the teams they need to help them do it! \nRegister and more info at: \nhttps://cdpac.webex.com/mw3000/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=cdpac \n  \n  URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-part-1a-an-introduction-to-the-health-canada-food-environment-assessment-manual/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160310T233000 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160301T231854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T231854Z UID:2261-1457604000-1457652600@phabc.org SUMMARY:Webinar - Injury Syndromics: Modernization of the CHIRPP injury surveillance system DESCRIPTION:Injury Syndromics: Modernization of the CHIRPP injury surveillance system  \nRegister and more information at: \nhttps://cdpac.webex.com/mw3000/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=cdpac \nThis webinar will review the process undertaken by the Public Health Agency of Canada to modernize the CHIRPP (Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program) injury and poisoning surveillance system. The CHIRPP has been transformed into e-CHIRPP with the ultimate goal of providing more timely and higher quality surveillance data. URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-injury-syndromics-modernization-of-the-chirpp-injury-surveillance-system/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160313 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20150702T235453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150702T235453Z UID:183-1457654400-1457827199@phabc.org SUMMARY:Perinatal Services BC 2nd Biennial Conference: Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies DESCRIPTION:Advances in Clinical Practice and Research Across the Continuum\n\nAdvances in Clinical Practice and Research Across the Continuum \nThis conference is an opportunity for health care professionals interested in the care of pregnant and postpartum women and their newborns to be updated on new research and clinical best practices across the continuum of perinatal and newborn care. We welcome health care professionals from a wide range of disciplines to support knowledge transfer and interprofessional collaboration. The format will include plenaries\, breakout sessions\, poster sessions\, and networking opportunities. \nThe Call for Abstracts is open until July 17\, 2015. More details here: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/HealthyMothersHealthyBabies2016/CallforAbstracts.asp. \nWebsite: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/HealthyMothersHealthyBabies2016 \nEmail marketing.ipce@ubc.ca for questions or to get on an enquiry list for updates. URL:https://phabc.org/event/perinatal-services-bc-2nd-biennial-conference-healthy-mothers-and-healthy-babies/ LOCATION:Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160313 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160121T221647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T224823Z UID:2130-1457654400-1457827199@phabc.org SUMMARY:Healthy Mothers\, Healthy Babies 2016 DESCRIPTION:Healthy Mothers\, Healthy Babies 2016 \nOver the last 20 years there has been an explosion in research in areas of child development\, child welfare\, infant mental health\, and family support. The 2016 conference will continue to lead the field to improve skill development\, practice and systems. \nView the brochure: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/HealthyMothersHealthyBabies2016/hmhbbrochure.pdf \nLearn more about registration: \nhttp://interprofessional.ubc.ca/HealthyMothersHealthyBabies2016/registration.asp \nEarly-bird ends February 5\, 2015. \nEmail marketing.ipce@ubc.ca to get on an enquiry list for updates or for questions. \nPerinatal Services BC 2nd Biennial Conference: Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Advances in Clinical Practice and Research Across the Continuum March 11-12\, 2016 Vancouver\, BC\, Canada \n  \nThis conference is an opportunity for health care professionals interested in the care of pregnant and postpartum women and their newborns to be updated on new research and clinical best practices across the continuum of perinatal and newborn care. We welcome health care professionals from a wide range of disciplines to support knowledge transfer and interprofessional collaboration. The format will include plenaries\, breakout sessions\, poster sessions\, and networking opportunities. \n  \nView the brochure: \nhttp://interprofessional.ubc.ca/HealthyMothersHealthyBabies2016/hmhbbrochure.pdf \nLearn more about registration: http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/HealthyMothersHealthyBabies2016/registration.asp \nEmail marketing.ipce@ubc.ca for questions or to get on an enquiry list for updates. URL:https://phabc.org/event/healthy-mothers-healthy-babies-2016/ LOCATION:UBC – Vancouve\, BC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160315T233000 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160302T233232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160302T233232Z UID:2267-1458036000-1458084600@phabc.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Acting across sectors - frameworks for moving forward on the social determinants of health DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health \nFrameworks are often used to visually represent complex ideas or concepts. Numerous frameworks exist to help explain the relationship between the social determinants and health experiences and outcomes. The Canadian Council on the Social Determinants of Health\, a multi sectoral council commissioned a review of existing frameworks to identify those that support action across multiple sectors. \nThe review provides in-depth analysis of the seven frameworks deemed most useful for the purposes of leveraging action across sectors. These frameworks and the accompanying analysis can help shift public health practice towards more intersectoral\, development-oriented upstream approaches. \nThis webinar will: \n\nExplore components of relevant frameworks that support action across sectors\nHighlight the use of selected frameworks in practice and policy settings\nDiscuss future directions for the development and application of frameworks\n\nAdvisors on tap: \n\nConnie Clement\, Scientific Director\, National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health\nJoey Edwardh\, Executive Director\, Community Development Halton\nTrevor Hancock\, Professor and Senior Scholar\, School of Public Health and Social Policy University of Victoria\nSume Ndumbe-Eyoh\, Knowledge Translation Specialist\, National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health\n\nClick here to register. \nResource: Canadian Council on Social Determinants of Health. (2015). A Review of Frameworks on the Determinants of Health. Ottawa\, ON: Author www.ccsdh.ca URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-acting-across-sectors-frameworks-for-moving-forward-on-the-social-determinants-of-health/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160316T110000 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160226T184009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T184009Z UID:2252-1458122400-1458126000@phabc.org SUMMARY:The Flint Water Crisis and Beyond - webinar series DESCRIPTION:A three-part webinar series on lead and public health\nThe drinking water crisis in Flint\, Michigan has raised public health concerns about lead exposure\, the U.S. water supply infrastructure and the authority to enforce safe and sanitary conditions. Join the leadership of the American Public Health Association in a webinar series about the impact of lead exposure on health. \nFlint and Lead: The Water/Public Health Connection\nMarch 16\, 2015 | 1 p.m. EDT\nSusan Buchanan\, MD\, MPH\, Stephen J. Randtke\, PhD\, PE\, Ella Greene-Moton\, and Melissa Essex Elliott\nRecent reports of elevated blood lead levels in children in Flint\, Michigan\, have brought national attention to the role of drinking water in lead exposure. Important questions are being raised about changes in drinking water chemistry\, what can be done to control lead exposure through drinking water\, and how local water utilities and the public health community can work together. Join APHA and the American Water Works Association for an interactive discussion about the current state of science related to the health risks posed by lead and the value of engaging the water systems sector. \n1 CPH continuing education credit is available for this webinar. Recordings of APHA webinars are made available after the live event. Register to recieve notifications.  \nUpcoming webinars in this series:\nPublic Health Authority over Drinking Water Quality\nApril 5\, 2016\, 1 p.m. EDT\nMona Hanna-Attisha\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP and William Piermattei\, JD \nWorking Together to Address Lead Exposure in our Communities\nWeek of April 25\nDavid E. Jacobs\, PhD\, CIH URL:https://phabc.org/event/flint-water-crisis-beyond-webinar-series/ LOCATION:online webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160323T110000 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160315T175646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T175646Z UID:2272-1458727200-1458730800@phabc.org SUMMARY:The role of policy in changing the menu for school food in Canada- webinar DESCRIPTION:Continuing the conversations from the Changing the Menu National School Food Conference\, this webinar is an opportunity to continue to work together to change the menu for school food in Canada.\nThis webinar session will provide an opportunity to learn about:\n– Role of policy to support changing the menu\n– Policy development for sustainability\n– Current state of school food and nutrition policies in Canada\n– Examples of Canadian school food and nutrition policy initiatives \nMeet Our Presenters: \nMary McKenna is a Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Fredericton and a Registered Dietitian. Mary is a leading researcher on school nutrition policy in Canada and the research/policy lead for the Nourishing School Communities initiative. \nDeb Keen is the Director of Prevention and Research at the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC). In her role she is responsible for large scale projects focused on the development of evidence informed prevention programs and policies in provinces and territories. \nSign Up for Webinar \nPolicy webinar March 23 2016-poster URL:https://phabc.org/event/the-role-of-policy-in-changing-the-menu-for-school-food-in-canada-webinar/ LOCATION:online webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160324T233000 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160301T232307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T232307Z UID:2263-1458813600-1458862200@phabc.org SUMMARY:Webinar - Part 1b\, Health Canada Food Environment Assessment Manual: Implementation and Engaging Stakeholders DESCRIPTION:The focus of this webinar is to discuss any challenges that might have arisen\, the knowledge translation component of the manual\, and additional resources available to communities. \nRegister and more info at: \ncdpac \n  URL:https://phabc.org/event/webinar-part-1b-health-canada-food-environment-assessment-manual-implementation-and-engaging-stakeholders/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160327T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260620T141727 CREATED:20160318T163350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T163350Z UID:2305-1459074600-1459090800@phabc.org SUMMARY:ICON - Mental Health & Wellness community health forum DESCRIPTION:iCON is an exciting initiative that promotes communication between community members and health professionals across the province through interactive public health forums on chronic disease prevention and management as well as the dissemination of culturally-relevant patient educational materials. Please visit www.iconproject.org for more information. \nThis interactive forum will bring together community members\, health professionals\, and organizations to educate about anxiety and depression. Health experts will discuss early detection and intervention\, local supports and resources and lifestyle strategies for mental wellness. The forum will feature engaging speakers\, networking opportunities with other attendees\, and informative displays by partner organizations. The forum will be presented in Punjabi. \nWe have attached a copy of the forum poster and ask that you please display this on your notice board and distribute it to your friends\, networks and colleagues to help spread the word. \nMore information regarding the forum (including registration) and the interCultural Online Health Network can be found at www.iconproject.org. \n  \n  URL:https://phabc.org/event/2305/ LOCATION:Grand Taj Banquet Hall\, Unit # 6 - 8388 128th Street\, Surrey\, BC\, V3W 4G2\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="ICON Team":MAILTO:icon.support@ubc.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR