2019
December 11, 2019 1:30pm
Have you ever considered a career in the non-profit sector? What is the profile of someone who is likely to succeed in this environment? This webinar will highlight opportunities for public health leadership in the non-profit sector. The presenters have spent some portion of their career in the non-profit sector and will share their professional experiences. This will include broader opportunities to influence the social determinants of health, similarities and differences with public health careers in the public or private sectors, benefits and drawbacks of careers with non-profits, and l…
November 21, 2019 1:30pm
This webinar, offered in French only, will clarify the concept of public participation from a built environment perspective. It will explain how engagement is essential in order to achieve healthy places for residents and how it can help to identify issues that might otherwise go undetected. The webinar will also illustrate how participatory urban planning along with healthy built environments can tackle issues such as heat islands, collisions in low-income neighbourhoods, and limited access to green spaces or health institutions. Finally, the presenter will use case studies to demonstrate…
October 24, 2019 1:30pm ET
This webinar will connect public health employers with students to share information on needed competencies of new hires in public health organizations. Students will learn about strategies to gain the kind of experience public health employers look for in applicants. Each panelist will briefly present on their perspective from their workplace, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and engage with the three panelists.
September 19, 2019 1:30pm ET
The upcoming federal election is an opportunity to get public health issues on the agenda of Canada’s political parties. Canada needs a federal government that is committed to sustained investment in public health across the country. This includes investment in strategies and programs that support strong healthy people in Canada regardless of their economic and social status. In this webinar, Trish Hennessy, Executive Director at Upstream, will provide an overview of the 43rd Canadian General Election and what the polls are showing. Frank Welsh, Director of Policy at the Canadian Public He…
April 17, 2019 1:00pm
Community engagement is a central component of population health interventions. Current evidence suggests that community engagement can improve user satisfaction, lead to more appropriate programs, and increase access to community strengths and resources. The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion includes “strengthening community action” as one of its five action areas. In this webinar, Lisa Attygalle and Heather Keam will discuss the importance of authentic engagement, how to plan for community engagement and share key strategies, tools and resources for mobilizing the community to collecti…
March 27, 2019 1:00pm
Canadians are already feeling the adverse health effects of climate change and time is running out to prevent catastrophic climate change. In the summer of 2018 many Canadians experienced soaring temperatures, massive wildfires, and dangerous levels of air pollution as smoke blanketed their communities. The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) and the Urban Public Health Network (UPHN) are asking all federal parties to recognize that climate…
February 25, 2019 12:00pm
Now that you've published an academic research paper in public health, what’s next? Sharing your research through mainstream media is a great way to expand your impact. In this webinar, Shari Graydon will share concrete strategies to help you translate your knowledge into short form media commentary capable of engaging a broader audience. Participants will come away with applied skills and the incentive to share their expert knowledge with the lay public. Please note that this webinar will not be recorded and slides will not be made available following the webinar.
January 16, 2019 1:00pm
As the only Canadian peer-reviewed publication dedicated to public health in Canada, the Canadian Journal of Public Health (CJPH) should be a venue of choice for Canadian researchers and graduate students to publish original results from their research projects. Publishing in peer-reviewed journals, however, is often a hazardous journey. Typically, the CJPH receives 400 papers per year for consideration, two-thirds of which are rejected outright, i.e., without being sent to peer review. In this webinar, Louise Potvin and Nazeem Muhajarine will share some key tips for peer reviewin…
2018
December 12, 2018 1:00pm
Students and early career professionals are integral to CPHA’s membership. The Student Director oversees the Student and Early Career Committee, which helps provide input on current student activities and future directions. Activities include developing the annual student webinar series, Mentorship Program, Ambassador Program, Editorial Group, and Annual Conference. This webinar featured a brief presentation by Manasi Parikh, CPHA’s Student Director. Representatives from various student initiatives were available to answer questions.
November 22, 2018 1:00pm
Most Canadian schools and programs of public and population health require that students fulfill a practicum placement as a graduation requirement. This webinar will showcase the experience of recent graduates who completed a public health practicum placement and how the experience shaped their career path. They will discuss what they liked most, lessons learned, and tips for current students in the process of lining up a practicum.
