Community News

20 Mar NCCMT’s McMaster University-certified Online Learning Modules

Posted at 07:14h in Community News

NEW: The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT)’s McMaster University-certified Online Learning Modules Are you a student or professional looking to build your CV with a certificate for evidence-informed public health practice (EIPH)? Are you public health leader looking to engage your team or organization in...

19 Mar PCNO Biennial Conference: The Power of Incremental Care – April 14th & 15th

Posted at 22:03h in Community News

Join the Primary Care Nurses of Ontario (PCNO) at the Ontario Family Practice Nurses (OFPN) 2018 Conference, The Power of Incremental Care, to be held Apr 14-15, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario. This is a unique opportunity for professional development as well as networking with your colleagues...

19 Mar Call for Nominations – 3 CHNIG Board of Director Positions Available

Posted at 19:56h in Community News

The Community Health Nurses' Initiatives Group (CHNIG) Nominating Committee is seeking applications for experienced, committed, skilled individuals to join the CHNIG Board of Directors for the 2018-2020 term. We are seeking nominees who are passionate about community health nursing and will lead CHNIG into the future. The Call for Nominations...

26 Feb CHNIG Bursaries Now Open!

Posted at 19:44h in Community News

One of the benefits of being a CHNIG member is applying for our annual Awards and Bursaries! We offer two Professional Development Bursaries each year to support members to attend the National CHNC Conference as well as the Annual RNAO and CHNIG AGMs and we...

11 Feb OPHA Quality Improvement Lean Sigma Certification Workshops

Posted at 17:52h in Community News

The new Ontario Public Health Standards will require organizations to ensure a culture of quality and continuous organizational self-improvement. Designed specifically for public and community health, the Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) and Leading Edge Group Lean Sigma Workshops will allow you to strengthen continuous quality improvement and...

02 Feb EatRight Ontario – Connect with a Dietician for FREE

Posted at 18:04h in Community News

EatRight Ontario (ERO) is a free service where anyone in Ontario can connect with a Registered Dietitian to help make healthier food choices and answer your nutrition questions. Whether you are looking to drop a few extra pounds, are a first time mom starting your...

06 Jan CHNIG Workshop for CHNs and Nursing Students – March 3rd, 2018: 0900h-1530h

Posted at 09:00h in Community News

The Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group (CHNIG) is organizing a workshop for community health nurses and nursing students in Ontario on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. VIEW FLYER The day is focused on 'Exploring the World of the Community Health Nursing'. Our goal is to...

05 Jan OTN Professional Learning – February 1st, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Posted at 20:32h in Community News

The Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) is hosting a free, one hour discussion on Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Lactation: Weeding out the Evidence presented by Dr. Alison Shea, MD, PhD, MSc, FRCSC, NCMP. Date: Thursday, February 1st, 2018 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Alison Shea, leading expert from Mount Sinai...

25 Nov CHNC Call for Abstracts – due January 12th, 2018

Posted at 15:27h in Community News

The call for abstracts for presentations at the 2018 National Community Health Nursing Conference in Regina, SK from June 26 - 28 is out! The conference is a great opportunity to showcase innovative strategies from all domains of practice, highlight successes and challenges experienced and to network...

22 Nov CHNIG Awards now available – deadline February 1st, 2018

Posted at 14:50h in Community News

Hello CHNIG Members! We are proud to announce that we are now taking applications for our awards! As part of your membership in CHNIG, you are eligible for financial support for professional development. The following awards and bursaries are available on a yearly basis: 1) Community Health...