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Conference 2024: Incredible line of featured speakers

Posted on October 30, 2024

As the first public health association in the world to host a conference on the commercial determinants of health, PHABC is thrilled to showcase an incredible line of featured speakers.

  • Emma Rawson-Te Patu: From the Indigenous tribal groups of Ngāti Ranginui, Ngai te Rangi, Raukawa and Ngāti Haua, in Āotearoa/ New Zealand (Māori), Emma Rawson-Te Patu is Director of ManuKahu Associates, Indigenous Consultants. Emma is President of the World Federation of Public Health Associations, the first Indigenous woman to hold this role. Emma also holds the Policy and Advocacy portfolio in the Indigenous Working Group of the WFPHA.
  • Monika Kosinska: Monika Kosinska is global cross-cutting Lead on Economic and Commercial Determinants for the World Health Organization. Previously she was Program Manager, Governance for Health for the WHO Regional Office for Europe which included leadership of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network, encompassing 1500 municipalities in the WHO European Region.
  • Dr. Nicholas Freudenberg: Nicholas Freudenberg is a Distinguished Professor of Public Health at the City University of New York School of Public Health. His research focuses on the impact of corporate practices on global health and the environment, as well as food and social policies that shape urban health inequalities. He is the Co-founder of the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute and has authored several books, including At What Cost: Modern Capitalism and the Future of Health and Lethal but Legal: Corporations, Consumption, and Protecting Public Health.

 

 

 

Conference Details

Dates: November 21st and 22nd
Venue: Sutton Place Hotel
Address: 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver

All non-members purchasing two-day registration will receive a free one-year PHABC membership.

 

 

About the Conference

The Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) is thrilled to announce the theme of our 2024 conference, “Commercial Determinants of Health: Moving from Harmful to Healthy.”

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), we are the first public health association in the world to host a conference on the commercial determinants of health!

We are working with WHO and the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health, and other notable partners to bring you an excellent, innovative and educational conference.

 

Conference Themes

  1. Taking action on industries that affect health: marketing, risks, and essential goods
  2. Building public sector strength: considering regulatory and functional opportunities
  3. Improving business practices: creating policies for healthier markets
  4. Rethinking economic development: sustainable approaches and cultural perspectives

 

 

Become a Sponsor

Our conference is only possible thanks to the continued efforts of numerous volunteers and the support of various partners and sponsors.

If you are interested in sponsoring the PHABC conference, or if you would like more information about the details of our request, contact us at conference@phabc.org.

 

 

PHABC Awards

Do you know someone or an organization in the public health community whose hard work and dedication deserves recognition? Nominate them for a PHABC award!

We accept nominations year-round for outstanding individuals and organizations.

This year’s deadline for the 2023 awards is October 28th, 2023.

Any nominations submitted after the deadline will be considered for the 2024 PHABC Awards.

PHABC Awards

Nomination Form

 

RSV Awareness Week 2024

Posted on October 10, 2024

OCTOBER 13 to 19, 2024

Join us for RSV Awareness Week 2024 as we take action to protect the most vulnerable among us.

To find learn more about RSV, the RSV Consortium and the work we do, including our advocacy and how you can protect yourself and others, please visit us at: https://rsvawareness.ca/.

Conference 2024: Call for Abstracts deadline extended to Oct 18th 📣

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Call for Abstracts extended to October 18th

Individuals and groups are invited to submit abstracts for one or more of the following presentation format(s):

  • Oral presentation (15-20 minutes)
  • Poster presentations (in-person “walk about” during poster session & on display both days)
  • Workshop (1.5 hours)

Oral presentations will take place across the first two days of the conference, with four sessions running simultaneously. Each presentation will be 15-20 minutes in length, offering a concise yet informative overview of topics related to the conference themes.

The poster session will be held at the end of the first day on the conference on November 21st and will be designed as a ‘walk-about’ in order to structure maximum interaction with the presenters and their work.

Workshops are intended to be an interactive opportunity to focus on a particular topic related to the conference themes in detail and/or to build skills or resources in relation to the theme.

 

 

 

Conference Details

Dates: November 21st and 22nd
Venue: Sutton Place Hotel
Address: 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver

All non-members purchasing two-day registration will receive a free one-year PHABC membership.

 

 

About the Conference

The Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) is thrilled to announce the theme of our 2024 conference, “Commercial Determinants of Health: Moving from Harmful to Healthy.”

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), we are the first public health association in the world to host a conference on the commercial determinants of health!

We are working with WHO and the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health, and other notable partners to bring you an excellent, innovative and educational conference.

 

Conference Themes

  1. Taking action on industries that affect health: marketing, risks, and essential goods
  2. Building public sector strength: considering regulatory and functional opportunities
  3. Improving business practices: creating policies for healthier markets
  4. Rethinking economic development: sustainable approaches and cultural perspectives

 

 

Become a Sponsor

Our conference is only possible thanks to the continued efforts of numerous volunteers and the support of various partners and sponsors.

If you are interested in sponsoring the PHABC conference, or if you would like more information about the details of our request, contact us at conference@phabc.org.

 

 

PHABC Awards

Do you know someone or an organization in the public health community whose hard work and dedication deserves recognition? Nominate them for a PHABC award!

We accept nominations year-round for outstanding individuals and organizations.

This year’s deadline for the 2023 awards is October 28th, 2023.

Any nominations submitted after the deadline will be considered for the 2024 PHABC Awards.

PHABC Awards

Nomination Form

 

#DefeatMeningitis

Posted on October 4, 2024

What is Meningitis?

Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that causes inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can develop rapidly and, without proper treatment, can lead to severe complications, including brain damage, hearing loss, or even death.

Meningitis can affect anyone, but certain groups, such as infants, teenagers, college students, and individuals with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk.

On October 5, 2024, we’re launching a nationwide effort to spread awareness about meningitis and its prevention. We need your help to make an impact! Share the message, educate your community, and protect those you care about by joining us in raising awareness.

Join the Movement to STOP Meningitis!

How You Can Get Involved:

Share on Social Media:

Help us reach more people by sharing our content with your network. Use the hashtag #WorldMeningitisDay and #DefeatMeningitis to show your support.

Host a Local Event:

Organize a meningitis awareness event in your community to educate others about the importance of early detection and vaccination.

Partner with Us:

Schools, businesses, and community groups can join our campaign to spread awareness and provide resources to those at risk.

Together, we can prevent meningitis and save lives. Get involved today and help us make October 5 a day of action!

For more information please visit the Meningitis Awareness site at www.meningitisawareness.org. 

Truth and Reconciliation: A Public Health Responsibility

Posted on September 29, 2024

Truth and Reconciliation is a commitment on an organizational, political, emotional and spiritual level. The Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) is honoured to carry such a responsibility, alongside our public health partners.

The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) defines public health as the organized effort of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. It is a combination of programs, services and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians.

PHABC endeavors to strengthen the foundation of decolonizing frameworks across all public health policies, projects and research. We recognize the immense privilege we hold provincially, nationally, and internationally, and we are dedicated to using our power to uphold, model, and enact real change.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th is a momentous federal statutory holiday. Real change only happens through daily actions. PHABC strives for Truth and Reconciliation across all our work every single day.

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