Join HP-Atl in PEI for a workshop to advance Global Health & SDGs

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Sponsored by the Global Action Group – 6th Global Forum on Health Promotion, the August 24 Moving Evidence to Action: Advancing Global Health and Sustainable Development workshop is designed to engage key partners in exploring the value of collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Health Promotion Atlantic will be featured on a panel as part of the workshop being held at the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown. The workshop will run from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The fee is $50 and includes lunch and refreshments. Visit here for more information and to register.

Summer Call to Action!

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Calling all health promoters: 1) Nominate a deserving health promoter and 2) Complete the mentoring survey!

  1. The inaugural HPC 2017 Recognition Awards offers the opportunity to elevate health promoters at various stages in their careers and celebrate those who are making significant contributions in the field of health promotion across Canada. The Nomination Form (en français) and two letters of support must be submitted by September 30, 2017 at 11:59 PM PST.
  2. HPC is currently working on a national mentorship program to meet the needs of those who wish to Get Involved and contribute as a mentor or to gain health promotion knowledge and/or experience as a mentee. Please fill out the survey (en français) by September 30, 2017 at 11:59 PM PST.

HPO Annual Conference – celebrating 30 years in Ontario!

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Each year, Health Promotion Ontario (HPO) provides a forum for students, practitioners and researchers to come together and discuss issues and ideas in and around the field of health promotion. This year’s conference will be in celebration of the 30thAnniversary of Health Promotion Ontario.

Mark your calendars for this event: Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the beautiful Chestnut Conference Centre in Toronto.

This year’s conference theme invites presentations and workshops that:

  • Applying our Pan-Canadian Health Promoter Competencies into action
  • Identify challenges, lessons learned and potential solutions for applying Pan-Canadian Health Promoter Competencies effectively
  • Provide opportunities for attendees to participate, build skills and network

Joining us at CPHA in beautiful Halifax?

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We hope to see old friends and meet new ones at the upcoming CPHA annual conference from June 6-8. This year it is being held in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Come find us on Tuesday June 6 during the networking and poster session from 1:30 – 300 pm. HPC representatives, Thierry Gagné and Morgane Stocker, will be there with a poster — and are looking forward to meeting you and telling you more about Health Promotion Canada and how to get involved in your local Chapter.

And then look out for the “HP-Atl Chapter Engagement and Establishment” presentation from 3:15 – 5:00 pm to find out more about what’s happening with Health Promotion Atlantic and the development of this regional Chapter.

HPC & HPO responds to concerns about health promotion and professionalization

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Thierry Gagné, Josée Lapalme, and Janette Leroux recently teamed up to respond to a recent letter to the editor (Graham, 2017) in the Journal Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (HPCDPC). In their response, they addressed the main concern that the development of national competencies for Canadian health promoters may lead to a narrowed “professionalization” of health promotion, and thereby undermine its potential to contribute to directing future public health research, policy, and practice.

HPC and HPO responded by highlighting the often-precarious nature of health promotion practice, and underscored the importance of professional networks and activities in the sustainability and diversity of health promotion as a discourse and field. Thierry and Josée are PhD candidates in Health Promotion at the University of Montreal, and serve as chapter chairs for the Quebec Chapter of Health Promotion Canada. Janette is a PhD candidate in Health Studies at Queen’s University, and serves on the executive of Health Promotion Ontario.

Check out the response here and let us know what you think.

HPO Conference I Save the Date I Call for Abstracts

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Each year, Health Promotion Ontario (HPO) provides a forum for students, practitioners and researchers to come together and discuss issues and ideas in and around the field of health promotion. This year’s conference will be in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Health Promotion Ontario.

Save the Date! November 23, 2017

This year’s conference theme invites presentations and workshops that:

  • Apply our Pan-Canadian Health Promoter Competencies into action
  • Identify challenges, lessons learned and potential solutions for applying Pan-Canadian Health Promoter Competencies effectively
  • Provide opportunities for attendees to participate, build skills and network

Click here for more information on our call for abstracts. Abstract applications are due 4:30pm on May 31, 2017.

HPC and HP-Atl is going to CPHA Conference 2017!

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Join us in beautiful east coast Halifax, Nova Scotia at this year’s CPHA 2017 annual conference.

Early bird registration ends April 4 – so register now!

Representatives from HPC and HPC-Atl will be attending the conference and will be featured in several presentations. Stay tuned for details to come!

Health Promotion Atlantic – Talk!

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Join Health Promotion Atlantic in an exciting conversation about strengthening health promotion in Atlantic Canada.

The online meeting will take place Tuesday March 21th, 2:30-3:30 pm Atlantic time, (3:00 pm in Nfld).

We recommend signing in 10 minutes early or taking the time in advance to review log in information, in order to address any technical needs it questions.

Join online meeting: https://meet97624640.adobeconnect.com/r4l7x3glwhb/

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