The
Canadian Public Health Association conference is winding down, and looks like
it was another booming success.
Riding
high, attendees need to share the glorious feeling and inspire their colleagues
to rise to new heights in public health
Despite the
elaborate health system we operate in, public health remains tied to a
tradition of working for the public’s health, staying connected with
communities, treating all public health professionals equally, and applying a
level of vigour to policy that other national organizations are just trying to
emulate.
Some
highlights of the organization
Through the
90’s much of the organizational success was achieved through international development
grants and activities. When the funding
began drying up, the more recent boards and CEOs have accepted the challenge returning
the organization to a financially viable and sustainable position.
Membership
has hovered around the 1000 mark for it seems like eons. Challenged by discipline specific organizations
who have distanced themselves from CPHA, the collective public health voice has
become diluted. CPHA has advocated for
interdisciplinary approaches and high standards of public health
professionalism and an organization all public health practitioners in the country
should stand with.
Recent changes
to policy development have increased the organization’s capacity to respond to
difficult and emerging issues in a timely fashion.
Check out
the great history of public health in Canada at CPHA
milestones
Recall the
12 greatest Canadian public health accomplishments at CPHA greatest
public health acheivements
Put it all
together in the virtual public health tour at CPHA virtual tour
Most
importantly learn about our organization at About CPHA and come join your
colleagues. If you are not yet a member,
seriously give it a try.
No comments:
Post a Comment