Health Promotion Ontario (public health) is holding there 7th annual Spring
Conference at Kempenfelt Conference Centre in Barrie. Join us May 3 and 4,
2001 for two days of information exchange, resource sharing and a chance to
network with other health promotion professionals from all over Ontario. The
conference theme is Risk Communication. Speakers from diverse backgrounds
will discuss the art and science of risk communication from their unique
perspectives.

Conference presenters include:
        Mariella Vigneaux, Public Information Coordinator from Bruce-Grey-Owen
Sound Health Unit will present “Walkerton. Managing a Large Outbreak: A
Communications Perspective.”
        Nancy Dubois, Consultant, Health Communication Unit will moderate a panel
on Risk Communication. She will also be facilitating sessions on the
elements of a risk communication plan including practical tips and
strategies associated with working with the media.
        Wendy Cukier, Professor at Ryerson will present information surrounding her
work as President for the Coalition for Gun Control.
        Katija A. Blaine, University of Guelph is discussing Risk Communication
strategies related to food safety including communication with consumers
about genetically engineered food and crops.
        Lori Chow, Director of Population Health Resource and Communications and
Bruce Nugent, Communications Coordinator, Thunder Bay & District Health
Unit, will discuss their communication strategy with their boil water
advisory last year.
        Monique Stewart, Dr. Geoff Dunkley and Linda Michelin from Ottawa will
describe the concept of benchmarking in Public Health, its relevance to
program planning and evaluation and benefits. They will also introduce the
web-based benchmarking program being developed.

Alos, back by popular demand! A resource sharing session which highlights
the great work happening in Public Health.

For more information and a registration package, contact Jill Faulkner,
Member at Large, at [log in to unmask], or (705) 474-1400 ext. 246 or visit
www.lambtonhealth.on.ca to download a registration package.