Chronic Disease

Diseases that are not passed from person to person. They usually last a long time and get worse slowly over time. More information via the World Health Organization.

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Upcoming Events

Public Health Summer Institute 2023

Jun 22 2023 - 12:00am to Jun 23 2023 - 11:45pm

The Public Health Association of BC is proud to announce our 13th annual Public Health Summer Institute 2023 (#PHSI23) happening on Thursday, June 22nd and Friday, June 23rd, 2023.

We will be hosting the summer institute virtually, so you can attend from anywhere in the world.

We hope you will join us for two days of engaging presentations, workshops and discussions designed to provide public health professionals with the tools and competencies to deal with the latest issues in public health.

This year’s event will include two separate topics:

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Webinar: Collaborative Partnerships Forge Healthy Public Policies

Creating Healthy Public Policy relies on partnerships and teamwork. Local and Indigenous governments and other organizations are joining forces to tackle community challenges share resources, collaborate on events and implement joint planning initiatives. As these communities and allies unite to share insights, they build significant relationships and incorporate Indigenous viewpoints into community planning and decision-making processes.

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