Request for Proposal: Climate Change Adaptation with NPO Partners Project
Loading...
News
Loading...
Reload document 
Open in new tab Congratulations to PHABC’s 2022 Awards Recipients
We are thrilled to announce PHABC’s 2022 recipients of our public health awards:
- Dr. Theresa Healy is honoured with the President’s Award for outstanding service and capacity building for public health. (Theresa is absent from photo shown above.)
- Dr. Brian Emerson is awarded the Healthy Public Policy Award in Honour of Dr. Richard Stanwick (BSc, MD, MSc) for significant contributions to healthy public policy in the province and beyond.
- Colin Dring is the recipient of the Scholar in Residence Award in Honuor of Dr. Lorna Medd (BSc, BSc Med, MD, FRCPS) for supporting equitable and inclusive change across local food systems in British Columbia.
- BUNYAAD Public Affairs is prized with the Healthy Corporate Citizen Award for committing to health promotion efforts, especially in the area of substance abuse.
Download the document to learn more about the award winners!
Loading...
The Public Health Association of BC’s letter welcoming the Honourable David Eby
Dear Premier David Eby,
On behalf of the Board of the Public Health Association of BC (PHABC), we would like to offer our congratulations and welcome as the province’s new Premier.
PHABC is excited to work with our new Premier on enhancing upstream investments in public health and public health infrastructure, which will only serve to promote equity for all British Columbians.
We recognize that the NDP government and you are committed to public health advancements that align with our organization’s mandates. In particular, PHABC’s work on poverty reduction, homelessness, the overdose crisis, violence prevention, health infrastructure and food insecurity are core points of collaboration.
PHABC values the continued investments in knowledge mobilization and support for our provincial immunization programs through Immunize BC, the expansion of our Farm to School BC program, and the efforts towards feeding every child through the BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food.
To quote your powerful speech during your swearing-in ceremony: “These are massive challenges, and if the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that we can’t solve these problems alone; we need to solve them together.”
PHABC welcomes the strength of true collaborative effort. Our doors are open to you for dialogue and action.
Sincerely
Shannon Turner, BA, BSc, MSc, PhD(c)
Executive Director
The Public Health Association of BC
The Public Health Association of BC’s letter acknowledging John Horgan’s services to the people of British Columbia’s public health sector and beyond
Dear Premier Horgan,
On behalf of the Board of the Public Health Association of BC (PHABC), we would like to recognize and thank you for your service. During your five-year term as the province’s 36th Premier, you made significant contributions and impacts transforming the lives of all British Columbians.
Your strength, support and recognition of multiple public health issues made a positive difference to our province’s experiences of COVID-19 and beyond. Even before you were Premier, you were an active advocate for the safety and health of all, and notably supported PHABC’s efforts towards violence prevention in British Columbia.
We applaud your government’s social programs to address poverty, inequality and food insecurity. In particular, we appreciated your support for our outstanding programs: Farm to School BC; the BC Chapter for the Coalition for Health School Food; and Immunize BC, whose Kids Boost Immunity program was a finalist for the Premier’s Award. Your enthusiasm for the people of this province and commitments to sustaining health systems through upstream investments in prevention demonstrates your deep understanding of healthy people, communities and policies.
From every perspective, you have been an extraordinary public servant, and PHABC wishes you happiness as you retire from this role. On behalf of the Board of PHABC, I would like to graciously thank you, John, for your committed service to our province.
Sincerely
Shannon Turner, BA, BSc, MSc, PhD(c)
Executive Director
The Public Health Association of BC
Conference 2022 November update: Draft agenda released! Thank you to all our sponsors! Networking event details.
Released: Draft Program at a Glance
We have been working diligently at designing an interactive and enlightening two-day conference, and we’re thrilled to share the draft program at a glance with everyone!
The draft program will primarily highlight the conference agenda, including featured speakers, workshops, oral presentations and posters.
Register for the conference now and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to learn and network with public health and eco-justice champions!
View the Draft Program
Conference Details
Dates: November 9th and 10th
Venue: Victoria Conference Centre
Address: 720 Douglas Street Victoria, BC
Conference Sponsors
Our conference is only possible thanks to the continued efforts of numerous volunteers and the support of various partners and sponsors.
Our conference sponsors recognize and support the significance of professional and academic development within the public health sector.
The Public Health Association of BC wants to acknowledge the BC Ministry of Health as a platinum sponsor for this important event.
Our other notable sponsors include the Public Health Agency of Canada, Vancouver Coastal Health, Island Health, Fraser Health, Doctors of BC, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, and Northern Health.
PHABC Networking Event and Awards Ceremony
We would like to invite everyone to our Networking Event and Awards Ceremony, on November 9th from 4pm-6pm at the Victoria Conference Centre.
This event will be open to conference attendees as well as the general public. It’s an opportunity for public health professionals to meet, mingle, and learn about the current work underway in the field of public health, across disciplines and countries.
The event will feature exhibitor booths, poster presentations, and our annual Awards Ceremony to highlight the outstanding efforts and achievements being made in the field of public health. A cash bar will be on-site and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Pre-registration is not required to attend.
Attend the Conference, Get Credits
Learn how you can use your attendance at our conference to maintain your professional certifications.
Physicians and Surgeons may be able to receive credits through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.
Family Physicians can receive up to 5 Mainpro+® certified credits through the College of Family Physicians of Canada by completing the Linking Learning to Practice form.
Exclusive Discounts for Conference Registrations
PHABC is pleased to partner with the Victoria Conference Centre to introduce the VIP Program for conference attendees.
The program offers attendees access to discounts at over 70 businesses across the Victoria region including restaurants, whale watching tours, pubs, breweries, retail shops, tours and more.
Your conference badge will be equipped with a unique QR Code that businesses can scan to access the discounts.
BC-CHSF Network Gathering
Ready to grow your school food advocacy network? Join the BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food at the BC School Food Network Gathering on November 9th from 5pm-9pm at Royal Bay Secondary, Victoria BC.
Enjoy a delicious student-cooked dinner, hear school food stories and network with fellow school food practitioners, advocates and supporters!
Just Released! Draft Program at a Glance / Opportunities for Accreditation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |