Join us for a free interactive session for the 2nd Public Health Nursing Summit hosted by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) and Public Health Ontario. This session, "E-Health solutions to support public health nursing care for individual as a client" is taking place...
The use of information and communication technology (ICT) in health care is gaining momentum. Health care professionals in many parts of the country are already working with electronic systems and seeing easier access to information needed for care, improved communication and coordination with colleagues, more...
The Community Health Nurses of Canada sent a letter to the Canadian regulators and the Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators. Read the letter here....
RNAO is pleased to announce that they have released a report calledEnhancing Community Care for Ontarians (ECCO). The report proposes a model to improve access to primary care and greater access to home care and support services while at the same time eliminating costly duplication....
CHNIG writes to the editor of the Toronto Star in response to the challenges that a family is experiencing in securing home care and resources through the CCAC. Read the full article here....
Nominate deserving colleagues and/or apply for student scholarships by August 1, 2012. Each year SOPHE confers awards, fellowships and scholarships to faculty, practitioners, chapters and students recognizing them for their contributions to advancing the profession of health education and health promotion. Awards are presented in 15...
Public Health Ontario (PHO) is currently recruiting for a Chair and members to join its Ethics Review Board (ERB). The ERB will be the board of record for ethics review for PHO this fall and some Public Health Units (PHUs). Visit Ethics Support for more...
The Association of Ontario Midwives launched a campaign last May to establish birth centres in Ontario (in addition to Tsi Non:we Ionnakeratstha Ona:grahsta', the birth centre located on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory). After a dedicated campaign by midwives, and enthusiastic support...
As public health professionals, you face many different kinds of practice-based questions about how best to promote health, prevent illness, or treat health problems in your communities. You need the best information to help you decide what to do. Knowing about research designs can help...
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual CHNC Conference taking place from June 17th to 19th, 2013 in Kelowna, BC. For more information on next year's conference, click here to see a video. The planning committee is currently looking for volunteers. If you would like to...
