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Special Events & Meetings
Sunday, November 18, 2007
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Pre-conference Workshop
Core Competencies & Skills Enhancement for Public
Health: Building a Strong
Public Health Workforce
Public Health Agency of Canada
In this interactive workshop you will learn about two
workforce development initiatives the Public Health
Agency of Canada is leading to help build public health
capacity - Core Competencies for Public Health in
Canada, and Skills Online, a professional continuing
education program for public health professionals.
Please register for this free workshop online as part of your conference
registration.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
For those delegates arriving and/or registering on
Sunday, we invite you to join OPHA and TPH for
refreshments to kick off the conference.
Monday, November 19, 2007
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
President’s Reception – Meet and Greet with Poster Presenters and Exhibitors
Please join us for this reception hosted by OPHA’s President, Dr. Garry Aslanyan. Refreshments will be
served as you network with other delegates and have the
opportunity to view poster presentations and meet with
exhibitors.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
OPHA Awards Lunch
Outstanding individuals in public health will be awarded
one of the following:
- OPHA Honourary Membership, which recognizes the
outstanding contribution of an individual to public
health in Ontario.
- OPHA Life Membership, which recognizes the outstanding
contribution of an individual to the Association.
- OPHA Sheela Basrur Scholarship (formerly Student Award), an annual award of $1,000
available to current staff in public health who are returning
to a post-secondary institution for further education, or
students planning to enter the public health workforce
and currently enrolled in a public health focused field of
study at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- PHRED Student Award, which recognizes the work of
an undergraduate or graduate student in applied public
health research and evaluation.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
OPHA Annual General Meeting
All conference delegates are welcome to attend to OPHA
Annual General Meeting, though only OPHA members are
allowed to vote and must register before the meeting to be
eligible to cast a ballot. Members can register online or
on-site starting at 4 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Registered Nurses' Foundation of Ontario Annual Fundraising Event
RNFOO is dedicated to providing awards and scholorships for nurses in Ontario to advance their knowledge and practice.
This year's fall fundraising event is being held to coincide with the OPHA Conference and will acknowledge donors supporting the establishment of the Dr. Sheela
Basrur Oncology Nursing Scholarships.
Location: Ryerson University, the Atrium in the George Vari Engineering and Computer Centre, 245 Church Street, Toronto
For more details, please download the PDF flyer or visit RFNOO's website.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Dirty Dancing (www.dirtydancingtoronto.ca)
SOLD OUT
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Post-Conference Workshop
Addressing Health Inequalities in Public Health: From
Theory to Practice
OPHA Access, Equity and Social Justice Committee and
OPHA/alPHa Social Determinants of Health Working Group
This workshop will provide a unique opportunity for
public health practitioners to learn about effective strategies
from leading advocacy organizations and to discuss
the practical implications for programs in addressing
health inequalities.The objectives include: stimulating
dialogue to inform a social advocacy agenda; exploring
ways that social determinants of health can be made
operational in the new standards and surveillance protocols;
and sharing lessons from strategies that have been
tested in practice.
Please register for this free workshop online as part of your conference
registration.
Physical Activity
Monday and Tuesday
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Jivamukti Yoga
5 Shuter Street, 3rd Floor, 416-530-0039
“A Jivamukti Yoga class involves an ever-changing flow of postures that is intended to challenge you on many levels. Each class revolves around a theme based on ancient wisdom and emphasizes the importance of practicing with an elevated intention. Chanting, meditation, and inspiring music are a part of every class”. Please arrive about 15 minutes early.
Monday and Wednesday
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Spinning Class
Quad, 580 King Street West, lower level, 416-203-1811
“Experience the reward of harmonizing your body and
mind through exercise” by utilizing a class space that we
have reserved for a limited number of conference
participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive about 15 minutes early.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Running and Walking Groups
Early morning running and walking groups will be held daily. Groups will meet in the lobby at 7:15 a.m. All levels welcome.
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