View this issue online: http://www.ohpe.ca/edition/2017-989.
In this week’s feature, Jennifer L. Copeland, Cheryl Currie, and Ali Walker of the University of Lethbridge discuss the use and the perceptions of park users in two active parks with free access to outdoor fitness equipment in Lethbridge, Alberta.
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New Haven, Connecticut
April 14-15, 2018
Yale University
Register for the 15th annual Global Health & Innovation Conference by August 31 for a highly reduced registration rate (50% lower than regular rate)
Toronto, Ontario
November 23, 2017
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.
This year’s conference theme invites presentations and workshops that:
Chatham, Ontario
November 16, 2017
Don Coyhis, President and Founder of White Bison, Inc., is this year’s keynote speaker at our Chatham-Kent Addictions Awareness Conference – Cultural Approaches to Healing: Conflict Precedes Clarity.
Opening Ceremonies are by Sunset Drum.
Early bird price is $100 until September 1st, after September 1st the cost is $120.
To register please call Beth at 519-397-5455 or e-mail beth.kominek@ckchc.ca.
Mississauga, Ontario
November 16-18, 2017
Toronto, Ontario
November 6 & 7, 2017
HealthAchieve is the annual conference and exhibition of the Ontario Hospital Association and attracts thousands of health care and business leaders each year. With over 50 educational sessions, 200+ speakers and close to 300 exhibitors we are one of the largest health care events in North America.
You can find more information about HealthAchieve and register at http://www.healthachieve.com.
Toronto, Ontario
September 28-30, 2017
Radisson Admiral Toronto Harbourfront
Our theme -- "Through the Looking Glass: Guiding transformations through reflection, renewal and resilience" -- engages diverse and timely topics in the advancement of mental health, with workshops on depression, addiction, indigenous cultural safety, Virtual Reality treatment, transformative tango, and more!
Online
September 19 and 26, 2017
12:00pm-1:00pm ET
By attending the webinar you will learn more about our new resources that can help you complete your coursework on public policy and prepare you for your future career in public health!
Brockville or Smiths Falls, Ontario
Deadline September 6, 2017
Job Opportunity
Date: August 17, 2017
Position:Full-time (1.0 FTE), Permanent status, Health Promotion Consultant – Healthy Environments position with the Department of Healthy Living and Development.
Location: Brockville or Smiths Falls office.
Description:
Kingston, Ontario
Deadline August 28, 2017
Full Time Term – 1 Year
KFL&A Public Health is a local public health agency with over 200 staff and 150 volunteers who deliver public health programs and services to the people of the KFL&A area. There is an immediate opening for a Public Health Dietitian, Chronic Disease Prevention within the Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention division.
Guelph, Ontario
Deadline August 25, 2017
Temporary full-time from October 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018
Temporary absence of the regular incumbent
Hiring #: 2017-0397
Please read the Application Instructions before applying: https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/careers-guelph/how-apply.
