2016
Public Health 2016 highlights the latest public health research
June 13, 2016
TORONTO, ON – June 13, 2016 – Public Health 2016 the Annual Conference of the Canadian Public Health Association, features the latest public health research including more than 200 oral abstracts and poster presentations.Public Health 2016
June 1, 2016
TORONTO, ON – June 1, 2016 – Public Health 2016 is the meeting place for the public health community to connect, collaborate, innovate, inspire, share and learn. It is a gathering of leaders and change agents from public, private and voluntary organizations that contribute to health and wellness. It is the largest annual public health gathering in Canada and a key knowledge exchange event.National public health association calls on Parliamentarians to respect the principles of public health ethics and social justice in new legislation on medical assistance in dying
April 15, 2016
OTTAWA, ON – April 15, 2016 – As a result of the 2015 decision by the Supreme Court of Canada (Carter v. Canada), the Government of Canada has developed legislation regarding medical assistance in dying. The Canadian Public Health Association recognizes that this legislation will provide additional options for those suffering with terminal illness, but underscores the need that such decisions be based on the best available medical information for each case, and the moral and ethical concerns of both the person requesting assistance and the health professional(s) providing the service.Current alcohol policies give Canadians a hangover
February 3, 2016
OTTAWA, ON – February 3, 2016 – The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) applauds the Government of Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada on the release of The Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada, 2015: Alcohol Consumption in Canada. While drinking alcohol is widely accepted in Canadian society, it is not a harmless activity. Alcohol consumption is linked to over 200 different diseases, conditions and types of injuries – a fact that Canada’s alcohol industry would prefer be glossed over.CPHA Applauds the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Ruling Acknowledging Discrimination of First Nations Children
January 28, 2016
OTTAWA, ON – January 28, 2016 – The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) applauds the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for its ruling acknowledging the systemic racism that resulted in discrimination of First Nations children in Canada. “We are pleased with the Tribunal’s ruling acknowledging inequitable and insufficient funding for services to First Nations children,” says Ardene Robinson Vollman, Chair of CPHA’s Board of Directors. “It is now time for all parties to act swiftly but prudently to rectify the situation.”2015
CPHA welcomes newly sworn-in Liberal government
November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015 (OTTAWA) – The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) welcomes the new Liberal government as a future collaborator in the advancement in the health and well-being of Canadians.CPHA applauds the Government of Canada on new stand on chrysotile asbestos
July 2, 2015
Thursday, July 2, 2015 – (Ottawa) – The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) welcomes the revised position of Health Canada in regard to health risks of exposure to chrysotile asbestos.Immunize Canada receives award for mobile app
May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015 (OTTAWA) – Immunize Canada’s ImmunizeCA mobile app has been recognized for an award by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA). The Connected to the Community award honours organizations using wireless technology to improve the lives of Canadians.New pilot project in Ottawa offers mobile solution for immunization reporting
April 30, 2015
April 30, 2015 (OTTAWA) – If you forgot to report your child’s immunization information to Ottawa Public Health (OPH), a new smartphone tool can help. A new test feature on the ImmunizeCA app will give Ottawa parents of children under the age of 15 the option to digitally report their child’s immunization record via their iPhones and iPads to OPH.2014
Protect yourself and those around you. Get the influenza vaccine.
October 21, 2014
October 21, 2014 (OTTAWA) - For most of us, influenza will cause a few days of fever, cough and generally feeling unwell. But for some, this highly contagious respiratory disease can lead to severe complications requiring hospitalization, or even to death.