Join us at the 2013 Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) conference!
Are you attending the Canadian Public Health Association Conference in Ottawa? Stop by our booth and say hi! Even better, join us for NCCDH presentations and workshops.
News
My time with the NCCDH & the Ontario public health community
Master of Public Health (MPH) student Linda Chan reflects on her experience with the NCCDH and other members of the Ontario public health community at a preconference workshop held at the Ontario Public Health Conference (TOPHC) on April 2, 2013.
Talking about health equity across silos in PEI
More than 60 people working in public and community health in PEI came together in Charlottetown in early April to share their passion for health equity, and to learn more about the many ways that this work is taking shape in PEI.
An interactive workshop in Prince Edward Island!
The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) has teamed up with the Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities (ASI) and the NB and PEI Branch of the Canadian Public Health Association to offer people in Prince Edward Island an opportunity to explore health equity ideas and opportunities.
The “Let’s Talk” series
Download our “Let’s Talk” series, a small collection of resources designed to promote discussion and understanding of how key concepts in health equity apply in public health practice.
Join us in Toronto!
Are you attending The Ontario Public Health Convention (TOPHC) in Toronto? Keep an eye out for our staff in the following workshops.
Check out our improved list of organizations working to advance health equity
Spring is (nearly) here! Visit our improved list of organizations to learn more about the inspiring work of Canadian practitioners, managers, and researchers who are passionate about improving the health of all Canadians.
Ethics & best practices for the access and use of external data
What do forests, the immune system and the social determinants of health have in common? They are all examples of complex adaptive systems. How is this related to health status reporting, issues of ethics, and best practices in accessing and using external data?
Sign up for two new webinars in February and March!
January 21-25: A community conversation on public health leadership to improve health equity
Starting January 21, 2013, we’ll ask the following questions: What does effective public health leadership for the social determinants of health and health equity entail? How can effective public health leadership for health equity be developed?
Two online events to start 2013!
This January, join us for two exciting events: An online conversation for members of the Health Equity Clicks community (January 21-25) and a tweet chat with Health Nexus (January 29).
Participate in a tweet chat with the NCCDH and Health Nexus on January 29th
The NCCDH will moderate a discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #HealthPromoChat on January 29th from 3pm to 4pm, Eastern time.
Recent additions to our growing Resource Library… your one-stop-shop!
We now have more than 55 resources in our library, each introduced with a thoughtful summary and suggested public health uses. Check out these new additions!
Our time in Newfoundland
In October, our very own Claire Betker and Hannah Moffatt traveled to Newfoundland to meet with public health practitioners, researchers, and community leaders working to address the social determinants of health in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Regional Wellness Coalitions in N.L.: A vehicle to work with the community to advance health equity
Reflections on the potential for the Regional Wellness Coalitions to address the social determinants of health and advance health equity in Newfoundland and Labrador
Sign up for our webinar on December 6!
Creative Solutions to the Challenges of Health Equity and Local Population Health Status Reporting
New Realities, Same Determinants of Health in Newfoundland and Labrador
Reflections from NCCDH knowledge exchange workshops held in Newfoundland in October 2012
A networking event, November 27 at the 16th Journées annuelles de santé publique (JASP) in Montreal
5:15pm - 6:30pm, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel [ Montréalais 2 ]
A public health forum in Nova Scotia!
If you’re in Nova Scotia this November, join us for two days of interactive events that will bring together NCCDH Advisory Board members, local public health practitioners, community members, decision-makers, researchers, students, and educators.
Health Promotion Ontario Conference Reflections
Health Promotion Ontario's 25th anniversary conference was an opportunity to take stock and connect with many of the Ontario based public health leaders working to address the social determinants of health.
The NCCDH will be in Newfoundland the week of October 15th!
Health professionals and community leaders from Newfoundland and Labrador are invited to join the NL-Public Health Association and the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health, with support from the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools , for a knowledge exchange workshop.
NCCDH partners with NCCMT and Health Evidence to Host three Webinars in October
In the month of October, NCCDH and NCCMT will partner to host two webinars featuring popular health equity tools. A third webinar with Health Evidence will discuss evidence for improving the health of adults with limited literacy.
Selecting population health status indicators to advance health equity
At our latest Learning Circle meeting, we focused on what would make the “perfect indicator” and what our experience has taught us about trying to find and integrate effective equity indicators.
New career opportunity with the NCCDH!
Participate in a community conversation on health equity indicators - September 24 to 28!
Webinar: Intersectoral Action & the Social Determinants of Health: What’s the Evidence?
What is the Purpose of Population Health Status Reporting in Canada?
Integrating Health Equity into Population Health Status Reporting
Nominate an inspiring community leader
The 3M Health Leadership Award honours the outstanding range of leaders who have had a significant impact on the health of their community.
Intersectoral action for health equity
The NCCDH is pleased to present an expedited rapid systematic review examining the effectiveness and impact of intersectoral action as a public health practice to advance health equity.
NCCDH launches Health Equity Clicks: Community
Today, we are pleased to launch Health Equity Clicks: Community, an online community where members can collaborate with like-minded colleagues working across Canada, ask questions in a safe space, share your work and experiences and participate in networking events
Join us at the Canadian Public Health Conference June 11-14!
NCCDH hosts workshop on bridging the gap between research and practice in health equity
Students reflect on the Researcher-Practitioner Health Equity Workshop: Bridging the Gap
Check out these new case studies - profiling action on social determinants of health
Survey: Communicating the Social Determinants of Health
Survey from the Child and Youth Health Network for Eastern Ontario
Beyond Descriptions: Fostering Action to Improve Social Determinants of Health
A professional development nursing seminar now available online
Register now! 2012 NCCPH Summer Institute: Advancing Health Equity, Building on Experience
A message from Connie Clement, Scientific Director
Driven by a strong commitment to public health practitioners across Canada, the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health is at an exciting juncture.
