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From: Cecilia Velasco [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 3:53 PM
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Subject: Early Bird Registration! 2011 PHABC Conference, Nov. 28 & 29
Explore the past, present and future of health promotion in the effort to reduce inequities in your community.
Please find the 2011 PHABC Conference Poster and Brochure attached to this email. Consult the brochure to find out more about conference keynote speakers, local presenters, venue information, free events and more! Please feel free to print and post the attached poster at your workplace, school, community centre, etc.
Please distribute this e-notice widely to your colleagues and networks. Inclusion in any internal / external newsletters is appreciated. Thank you.
Registration Open! 2011 Public Health Association of BC Conference
'The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion: Critical Engagement from a Health Equity Perspective'
Register at: www.phabc.org<http://www.phabc.org>
Early bird rates apply. Register soon and save.
November 28 & 29 (Monday, Tuesday)
8:00AM - 5:00PM (Speakers begin at 8:45AM)
Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond BC, V6X 1A3
We encourage researchers, practitioners, undergraduate and graduate students, policy-makers, and community members who work directly or indirectly within public health to participate in this conference. Health promotion and equity are both important cross-sectoral issues that require attention and action from public, private and non-profit organizations. A broad spectrum of conference participants is welcomed and will contribute to rich dialogue and collaborative learning. This is an excellent professional development and networking opportunity for all.
International Keynote Speakers:
Dr. David McQueen, Former Associate Director for Global Health Promotion, National Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion & Past President, International Union for Health Promotion & Education
Dr. John Raeburn, Adjunct Professor, Community Health Development, Auckland University of Technology
... In addition to many excellent presentations from local experts (outlined in brochure).
Conference presentations will focus on the five key action areas of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion in relation to the reduction of health inequities:
- Building health public policy
- Creating supportive environments
- Strengthening community action
- Developing personal skills
- Reorienting health systems
Conference format will offer a variety of learning experiences including:
- Keynote speeches & responses
- Question & answer sessions
- Formal paper and poster presentations
- Communities of practice workshops
- World cafe dialogue activity
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion Backgrounder:
http://www.who.int/hpr/NPH/docs/ottawa_charter_hp.pdf
For More Information:
Please look at our newly renovated website: www.phabc.org<http://www.phabc.org>
This new site is designed to be easier to navigate. Any materials that you are interested in and click on will be highlighted in the centre of your screen.
For conference registration questions, please email Cecilia Velasco at: [log in to unmask]
For conference program questions, please email Kayla Pompu at: [log in to unmask]
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