NCCs collaborate on a national forum, focus on eliminating TB in northern Indigenous communities
Back in early February, four NCCs came together to host an NCC Knowledge Exchange Forum Towards TB Elimination in Northern and Indigenous Communities.
IUHPE Secretariat Office opens in Montreal
On November 15, 2017, the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) opened a Secretariat office on Montreal, Quebec, further emphasizing Canada’s significance as a player on the global health promotion stage.
MUSE: A pan-Canadian project promoting health equity through built environments
The NCCDH recently participated in the first full gathering of the Multisectoral Urban Systems for Health and Equity in Canadian Cities (MUSE) project, a Canada-wide initiative to analyze how local municipalities, public health and community organizations work together to design our cities to promote fair distribution of health outcomes.
Cross-discipline staff-driven approach to collaborating on food systems
I (Raymond) have been a Public Health Inspector (PHI) for over 15 years and currently fulfill the role of Environmental Health Specialist with Toronto Public Health (TPH) within the Healthy Environments directorate.
Collaborating across sectors to work through jurisdictional challenges
In over 20 years of working in public health, I have seen how Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) can be effective advocates for individual clients, but knowing when to intervene in an individual case in the name of public health can be a challenge.
The power of people and systems – An interview with Dr. Benita Cohen
This is our last excerpt interview from the Public Health Speaks: Organizational standards as a promising practice to advance health equity in preparation for the Dec. 3rd webinar. Join us starting next Tuesday for the online conversation.
The power of people and systems – An interview with Dr. Rosana Pellizzari
Follow us each Tuesday until November 26th to read an excerpt from Public Health Speaks: Organizational standards as a promising practice to advance health equity to help co-create the December 3rd webinar.
The power of people and systems – An interview with Janet Braunstein Moody
Follow us each Tuesday until November 26th to read an excerpt from Public Health Speaks: Organizational standards as a promising practice to advance health equity to help co-create the December 3rd webinar.
The power of people and systems – An interview with Dr. Bernie Pauly
Follow us each Tuesday until November 26th to read an excerpt from Public Health Speaks: Organizational standards as a promising practice to advance health equity to help co-create the December 3rd webinar.
Developing a health equity agenda: from a shared vision to policy and practice
Researchers, public health practitioners and policy makers recently met in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to discuss a shared vision for health equity in Canada.