Irv’s reason: public health policies impact Canadians
Dr. Irving Rootman. I am motivated to advocate for better public health policy – it is one of the best ways to promote and protect the health of all Canadians. Over…
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Literacy: A foundational element of a poverty reduction strategy
By Ted Bruce In the current election we see almost random program promises to address issues related to poverty. These are necessary but not sufficient to make a substantial change….
Getting involved is easy
Join our movement to let BC’s MLA candidates know that disease prevention and poverty reduction are election issues that matter. Getting started is easy: Like us on Facebook, or follow…
Health Officers Council release report on health inequities in BC
By Dr. Victoria Lee Today, the Health Officers Council of BC (HOC) released an updated report on Health Inequities in BC. Analyses of life expectancy in British Columbia (BC) by…
‘Health as if everybody counted’ – a great online resource
The Population Health Network at the University of Ottawa has created a “network of networks” linking researchers, decision-makers and practitioners across the country. They host weekly “fireside chats” to share…
Shannon’s reason: social inequities harm us all
My foster children were victims of violence. Today, Aboriginal children represent the majority of children in foster care. Children should be able to grow in safe and nurturing homes. We have,…