Healthy Living: Public policy makes a difference
A brief video describing how public policy can support healthy living, told through the stories of two low-income mothers in Vancouver.
Healthy public policy
Connie Clement interview: Components of a national health equity agenda
In this three minute interview segment, Connie Clement, Scientific Director of the NCCDH, describes the fundamental components needed for a Canada-wide, health equity agenda, and the first actions required to move that agenda forward.
Partners in advocacy: public health roles and potential partners in advocacy for health equity
“Social advocacy is central to the mission of public health and a significant responsibility for public health professionals.” – Dorfman, Sorenson & Wallack (2009), pg. 15 This…
Let’s Talk: Advocacy and health equity
This addition to the NCCDH’s “Let’s Talk” series discusses advocacy within public health. Attention is brought to the shift towards advocacy in upstream policy and structural change. Discussion questions are included to help public health staff examine their work.
Public Health Speaks: Public Health Roles for Improving Health Equity
This document summarizes an online conversation—hosted by the NCCDH in 2013— about the use and value of a four-role model for public health action to improve health equity.