Hello Just wanted to pass the message along about a conference hosted by the Canadian Heart Health Initiative November 15-18, 1998 in Halifax. The title is "Taking Action on the Determinants of Health". You can check out our web site - www.med.mun.ca/chhdbc Plenary speakers include Dr. John Miller, Ron Labonte, Virginia Bales (CDC), Sylvie Stachenko WHO, Phil Donne, Pres. Kelloggs; Don Hunter, Active Living; Dr. Brian O'Connor, B.C.; Dr. Cathy Donovon, NFLD; Bill Tholl and Elinor Wilson, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada among others. Abstracts are due August 31 but they can be submitted online through our web site. Abstract tracks include - applying the determinants of health; achieving effective intersectoral collaboration; building healthy communities; exchanging community development experiences; strengthening community action research skills; fostering the development of multicultural heart health programs; enhancing the preventaive practices of health professionals; and exploring information technology. Halifax in November - could it get any better! Anne Cogdon Heart Health Nova Scotia