Synergy Online –August 7, 2003

 

Synergy Online is also available on the Web!
http://www.csih.org/synergy/synergy.html 

 

In this issue:

-CANADIANS SMOKING LESS THAN EVER BEFORE 

–JOIN THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGISTRY!

-ATTENTION CSIH MEMBERS: ELECTION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

–10TH CCIH: SIGN UP NOW FOR EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION RATES!

–JOB OPPORTUNITY: SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR, CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH, CIHR 

 

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CANADIANS SMOKING LESS THAN EVER BEFORE

According to the latest results released today from the Canadian Tobacco
Use Monitoring Survey (CTUMS), the prevalence of smoking continues to
decline in Canada. The data were collected between February and December
2002. The survey reveals that 5.4 million Canadians, representing
roughly 21 percent of the population aged 15 years and over, were
current smokers. This is a slight decrease from the 2001 rate (22%).
These most recent findings demonstrate that recent tobacco control
initiatives have been instrumental in helping bring Canada even closer
to the government’s target to reduce overall smoking prevalence to 20
percent by 2011.  For the full press release, visit:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/media/releases/2003/2003_61.htm 

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JOIN THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGISTRY!

 

Join the Canadian Society for International Health's on-line Canadian
International Health Registry! Professionals seeking employment and
volunteer opportunities in health and development can let CSIH's
contacts work for them.  At the request of potential employers
(organizations, institutions and private firms), CSIH carries out a
search of the directory for an expert with specific knowledge or skills.
Let us help you connect! http://209.87.224.165/csih-reg/eReg1.asp 

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ATTENTION CSIH MEMBERS: ELECTION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Every two years, the Canadian Society for International Health holds
elections for the Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity
for members to become involved in providing leadership and overall
direction to the society.  Board members need to be dedicated to
international health and development, have the time to attend at least
four Board meetings a year [some by teleconference], and sit on the
Society's various sub-committees and task forces.

 

Persons nominated should be prepared to serve for a two-year term and
participate in the next meeting of the Board, which will be held October
24-25, 2003, in Ottawa, just prior to the 10th Canadian Conference on
International Health.  The Society covers all expenses related to
participation in Board meetings.

 

Board members are responsible for:

* establishing policies and strategic directions for the Society;

* safeguarding the Society's assets;

* serving as a contact with the membership of the Society;

* representing the Society to policy makers and others interested in
international health;

* participating in, and chairing when necessary, committees of the
Society;

* assisting in the recruitment and retention of members;

* participating in all Board meetings - two face-to-face meetings each
year, usually on weekends in June and October, and two one-to-two hour
teleconference meetings, usually in March and September.

 

The call for nominations and nomination forms for the Board elections
are presently in the mail to you.  Please watch your mail for this
documentation or you may visit our website at www.csih.org.  All
nominees and their nominators must be members in good standing of CSIH.
Deadline for receiving completed nomination forms is 5:00 p.m. EDT,

Friday, September 5th, 2003.   Faxed or e-mailed forms will be accepted.

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10TH CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: SIGN UP NOW FOR
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION RATES!

 

The 10th Canadian Conference on International Health (CCIH) will be held
in Ottawa October 26-29, 2003.  The theme of this year's conference is
"The Right to Health: Influencing the Global Agenda.  How Research,
Advocacy and Action Can Shape Our Future."  Register now for early-bird
rates! Reduced pre-registration dates end September 19, 2003!  Visit:
http://www.csih.org/what/conferences2003.html

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR, CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH, CIHR 

 

The Canadian Institutes for Health Research are seeking a Scientific
Director for Child and Youth Health in the Institute of Human
Development.   As the leader of CIHR`s Institute of Human Development,
Child and Youth Health, the incumbent will foster:

* innovation, integration and leadership for health research; 

* partnership-building and community development; 

* knowledge creation through excellent health research; and 

* transfer of knowledge to yield the benefits of health research. 

 

Continuation of an independent research program will be highly
encouraged and is recognized as a legitimate component of the Scientific
Director Job Description.  The application deadline is August 29, 2003.
For further details, visit:
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/about_cihr/careers/docs/sd_ihdcyh_e.shtml 

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