Liste des Exposants
Aboriginal Healing Foundation - www.ahf.ca
The Aboriginal Healing Foundation is a not-for-profit private corporation established March 31, 1998 and given $350 million by the Government of Canada to support community-based healing and initiatives which address the intergenerational legacy of physical and sexual abuse suffered in Canada's Indian Residential School System.
Alberta Cancer Board - www.cancerboard.ab.ca
The Alberta Cancer Board is the Provincial Health Authority operating cancer facilities and programs in Alberta. Services include cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, research and education. Also included in this role is coordinating, in cooperation with others, the planning, development and delivery of provincial cancer initiatives.
Alberta Centre for Active Living - www.centre4activeliving.ca
The Alberta Centre for Active Living produces evidence-based physical activity research and education for practitioners. Our website and our publications are accessed provincially, nationally and internationally. Our core funding comes from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks, and Wildlife Foundation.
Alberta Mental Health Board - www.amhb.ab.ca
The Alberta Mental Health Board is a provincial health authority that oversees and advances Alberta’s Mental Health System, serves in an advisory capacity to the minister of Health and Wellness, and works with health regions and others to address system-wide mental health priority issues that span regional, provincial and organizational boundaries. More information about AMHB initiatives can be found at www.amhb.ab.ca
April Age - www.aprilage.com
April Age Progression Software is a unique computer program that creates a stream of a person’s face as it changes with age, also known as a Smoking Simulation Software. Health and Lifestyle effects such as smoking, sun exposure and obesity can also be applied. For example, you can illustrate the differences of someone who smokes vs. a non-smoker and compare and save the results, displaying a progression of aging. The software is currently being used in countries all over the world by Museums and Science Centres, Hospitals, Schools as well as health departments and organizations as a health education tool.
ASPQ/RÉFIPS - www.aspq.org, www.refips.org
L’Association pour la Santé publique du Québec est un groupement qui contribue à la promotion, à l’amélioration et à la préservation de la santé et du bien-être de la population. Le RÉFIPS est un réseau d’échange, pour reconnaître et renforcer la promotion de la santé à travers le monde.
Association of Schools of Public Health - www.asph.org
ASPH represents the 38 accredited schools of public health in North America. Accredited schools of public health train a majority of public health professionals. These schools educate over 19,000 students annually from the U.S. and throughout the world. Many of these schools participate in a centralized application service, SOPHAS.
Atlantic Summer Institute - www.thequaich.pe.ca
The Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities makes links between health and safety promotion, social development, and crime prevention and builds capacity for working together to create healthy and safe communities. This exhibit showcases the institute’s program, curriculum and knowledge transfer tools, such as the circle of health.
Balance Freedom Devices
BC Aboriginal Capacity and Development Research Environments and Aboriginal Women’s Health and Healing Research Group - www.health-disciplines.ubc.ca/iah/acadre, www.awhhrg.ca
The BC Aboriginal Capacity and Development Research Environments (BC ACADRE) and the Aboriginal Women's Health and Healing Research Group (AWHHRG) work to increase knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal communities' health and healing through community-driven, evidence-based research. Both groups develop and use innovative cooperative research environments that place the Aboriginal community at the centre of the process. Please come by our booth and join our networks.
BC Health of Population Networks - www.msfhr.org/sub-funding-network-population.htm
Since 2005, the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research has provided infrastructure funding for 8 networks that bring together researchers with a common interest in: children and youth, environmental and occupational health, mental health and addictions, aging, rural and remote health, disabilities, aboriginal health and women's health.
BC Mental Health and Addictions Services - www.phsa.ca
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, providing a diverse range of specialized, "one-of-a-kind", tertiary-level mental health and addiction services to people across the province. BCMHAS also has a provincial leadership role, and works with an extensive network of community partners and service providers across BC as a support and a resource in areas such as Research, Knowledge Exchange, Health Promotion and Illness Prevention, and System-Wide Improvements.
Blackwell Publishing, Inc.
Blackwell Publishing is the world's leading society publisher. Please visit our display or www.blackwellpublishing.com. Blackwell merged with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s Scientific, Technical, and Medical business in February 2007.
Canadian Consortium for Health Promotion Research - www.utoronto.ca/chp/CCHPR
The Canadian Consortium for Health Promotion Research (CCHPR), the host organization of the 19th IUHPE World Conference, is comprised of ten centres from across Canada, representing a wealth of experience in applying health promotion-related research to policy development and practice. The mission of the CCHPR is to enhance health promotion research, policy and practice in Canada by linking research, capacity development and information dissemination.
Canadian Health Network - www.canadian-health-network.ca
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual health promotion program aimed to help Canadians find the information they're looking for on how to stay healthy and prevent disease. The CHN does this through a unique collaboration - one of the most dynamic and comprehensive networks in the world.
Canadian Institute for Health Information - www.cihi.ca/cphi The Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI), part of the Canadian Institute for Health Information, has as its mission: to foster a better understanding of factors that affect the health of individuals and communities; and, to contribute to the development of policies that reduce inequities and improve the health and well-being of Canadians. Come and view our many reports and resources on population health. Visit our website at www.cihi.ca/cphi.
Institut de la santé publique et des populations des Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada - www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/13777.html
L'ISPP appuie la recherche axée sur les relations complexes qui influent sur la santé ainsi que son application en vue d'améliorer la santé de la personne, des collectivités et des populations mondiales. L’une de ses initiatives innovatrices s’intitulent le programme des Centres de développement de la recherche, qui soutient sept centres de recherche et de partage de connaissances interdisciplinaires, qui cherchent à mieux comprendre et examiner les répercussions des milieux physique et social sur la santé.
Canadian Public Health Association - www.cpha.ca
CPHA is a national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community. CPHA's mission is to advocate for the improvement and maintenance of personal and community health according to the public health principles of disease prevention, health promotion and protection, and healthy public policy.
Canadian Scholars Press - www.cspi.org, www.womenspress.ca, www.coursepack.ca
Etabli en 1986, le groupe Canadian Scholars' Press/Women's Press est l’un des éditeurs majeurs en matière d’études sanitaires. Nous travaillons avec certains des auteurs les plus respectés au Canada, et publions des produits de grande qualité pour un public à la fois universitaire et général.
Centre for Health Promotion Studies, School of Public Health, University of Alberta - www.chps.ualberta.ca
The Centre for Health Promotion Studies is a premier provider of health promotion graduate education and research with extensive community and academic partnerships. We prepare leaders for organizations that plan and deliver population health promotion programs; conduct interdisciplinary, collaborative health promotion research; and cultivate opportunities for meaningful community engagement.
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada - www.cdpac.ca
The Chronic Prevention Alliance of Canada (CDPAC) is a network of over 60 national and provincial organizations and networks that share a vision for an integrated system of chronic disease prevention. Working together we are making a difference. Visit our booth and see what's new with CDPAC.
Core of Life - www.coreoflife.org
Core of Life is a truly unique, health promotion/early intervention program, providing current, research based information related to Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Parenting to 14-16 yo male and female adolescents. It takes a strong collaborative/partnership approach encouraging mainstream and Indigenous communities to empower youth with sound information to ensure a healthier outcome for young and future families. Website: www.coreoflife.org; Email: coreoflife@phcn.vic.gov.au
CUSO - www.cuso.ca
FDA Office of Women's Health - www.fda.gov/womens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Office of Women's Health (OWH) serves as a champion for women's health both within and outside the agency. To achieve its goals, OWH:
- Ensures that FDA functions, both regulatory and oversight, remain gender sensitive and responsive;
- Works to correct any identified gender disparities in drug, device and biologics testing, and regulation policy;
- Monitors progress of priority women's health initiatives within FDA;
- Promotes an integrative and interactive approach regarding women's health issues across all the organizational components of the FDA; and
- Forms partnerships with government and non-government entities, including consumer groups, health advocates, professional organizations, and industry, to promote FDA's women's health objectives.
First Call BC - www.firstcallbc.org
BC Child and Youth advocacy coalition is a broad-based, non-partisan coalition of over 75 provincial and regional organizations and 25 community coalitions around BC. Coalition partners wok together on public education and community initiatives to promote healthy physical, social, economic, and policy environments for children and youth. First Call provides local communities and organizations with information, tools and other supports to assist them in their advocacy on behalf of children and youth. Tools include election surveys, publications, poverty report cards, videos, e-mail networks, posters, and policy analysis.
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Fraser Health - www.fraserhealth.ca
Frontline Health - www.frontlinehealth.ca
Frontline Health, AstraZeneca Canada's corporate citizenship initiative, has an ambitious goal: to improve the delivery of healthcare to marginalized people on the rural, remote and inner city frontlines of Canada's healthcare system. By working in partnership with visionary individuals and organizations already practicing on the frontlines, the program focuses on three areas: building networks, creating awareness and supporting innovation and learning. It seeks to break down barriers such as limited access to information, lack of tools and resources, and inadequate capacity so that these communities will be better served.
Global Forum for Health Research - www.globalforumhealth.org
The Global Forum for Health Research and the Secretariat of the 2008 Global Ministerial Forum on Research for Health invite you to visit their joint stall. Come and hear about all our activities including Forum 11 in Beijing, China, and preparatory consultations for the Global Ministerial Forum in Bamako, Mali.
Government of BC - ActNow - www.actnowbc.gov.bc.ca
Every Move is a Good Move is a partnership-based cross-ministry health and wellness initiative that promotes healthy living choices that improve our quality of life through increased levels of physical activity, healthy eating, healthy body weight, living tobacco-free and healthy choices in pregnancy. It is the primary approach to achieve goal two of the Government of BC: to lead the way in healthy living and physical fitness in North America. ActNow BC is a demonstration of government’s commitment to become the healthiest jurisdiction to ever host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Government of BC - Health Guide - www.bchealthguide.org
Le programme 'Guide Santé - Colombie-Britannique' (BC HealthGuide) fournit des informations et des conseils globaux et médicalement approuvés sur la santé, 24h/24 et 7j/7, pour aider les colombiens britanniques à prendre de meilleures décisions en termes de santé. Ce programme provincial est unique au Canada en ce qu’il procure un télétriage et des informations relatives à la santé par le biais de trois sources d’informations différentes : téléphone, Internet, ou publications. Visitez www.bchealthguide.org pour plus d’informations.
Government of BC, Ministry of Children and Family - Friends for Life - www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/friends.htm
The FRIENDS For Life Program, developed in Australia, is an evidence-based, resilience and prevention of anxiety and depression program for children and youth, and is designed to be delivered in classrooms. In support of the Child and Youth Mental Health Plan for British Columbia, FRIENDS is being offered universally to all grades 4 and 5 students in British Columbia.
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health Promotion - www.mhp.gov.on.ca
Health and Learning Knowledge Centre: Canadian Council on Learning and University of Victoria
The mission of the Health and Learning Knowledge Centre (HLKC) is to become a national reference centre and knowledge broker on the critical interactions and interdependence of the learning and health of Canadians by engaging a pan-Canadian network of partners in identifying a national research agenda and a variety of activities in knowledge exchange, and monitoring and reporting.
Health First - www.healthfirst.org.uk
Health First is the specialist NHS health promotion agency for Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham in South East London. We work in partnership with health and social care providers, local authorities, voluntary and community organizations to improve the health of local populations and reduce health inequalities.
Health Promoting Schools Program in Taiwan
Only five years after its commencement, 516 elementary and junior high schools in Taiwan are actively participating in the Taiwan HPS program. Visit the Taiwan HPS Alliance exhibit to learn of Taiwan’s HPS program, strategies, methods and related information, and discover new opportunities for international collaboration with Taiwan.
Health Sciences at SFU - www.fhs.sfu.ca
Although new, SFU's Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is quickly acquiring an international reputation for it's innovativeness. FHS incorporates interdisciplinary approaches to promoting public and population health locally, nationally and internationally. FHS offers BA, BSc and MSc degrees, and will launch it's PhD program within the next two years.
Healthy Buddies - www.healthybuddies.ca
Healthy Buddies: Go Move! Go Fuel! Go Feel Good! An iniative of BC Children's Hospital funded by the Provincial health Services Authority. This early intervention, elementary school resource empowers children to live healthier lives by providing them with knowledge about, as well as encouraging positive attitudes toward, the three components of health: physical activity, healthy eating and feeling good about yourself.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - www.heartandstroke.ca
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through advancing research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy. The foundation is showcasing its health check program, leading-edge health promotion research and health promotion priorities and information.
Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) - www.earlylearning.ubc.ca
The Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) is an inter-disciplinary, inter-university partnership that is conducting life course health and development research. Directed by Dr. Clyde Hertzman, HELP works closely with government and communities to apply knowledge directly in communities where children live. HELP is the WHO Knowledge Hub for Early Child Development.
In motion - Physical Activity...Do It For LIFE! - www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca
The question is no longer whether physical activity is important but how do you mobilize large percentages of populations to become active enough to receive health benefits. In motion is a comprehensive approach that uses public awareness, education and motivation strategies in combination with targeted strategies and evaluation to reach all corners of the community.
INSPQ/INPES - www.inspq.qc.ca - www.inpes.sante.fr
L’institut national de prévention et d’éducation pour la santé en France (INPES), met en œuvre des grands programmes nationaux de santé publique. L’institut national de santé du Québec (INSPQ) vise à être le centre d’expertise et de référence en matière de santé publique au Québec.
International Fruit and Vegetables Alliance - www.ifava.org
The International Fruit and Vegetables Alliance is a not for profit organization incorporated in Canada in 2005 whose vision is to encourage and foster efforts to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables globally for better health by supporting national initiatives, promoting efficiencies, facilitating collaboration on shared aims and providing global leadership. All of which is based on sound science. Currently, IFAVA member includes representation from Canada, USA (3 members), France, Denmark, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Mexico. Visit www.ifava.org for more information.
International Network of Health Promotion Foundations - www.hp-foundations.net
The International Network of Health Promotion Foundations works to strengthen the capacities of any country, region, organization or initiative interested in promoting the health of their populations at national and sub-national levels through the work of health promotion foundations recognized by the Network.
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) - www.iuhpe.org
The IUHPE is an open and inviting professional organisation, providing an opportunity to build an international network that encourages the free exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences, as well as facilitating the development of relevant collaborative projects at global and regional levels. Its mission is to promote global health and wellbeing and to contribute to the achievement of equity in health between and within countries of the world. The 19th IUHPE World Conference is inscribed in a long tradition of more than 50 years of scientific, cultural and educational activity of the organisation.
Japan Now!
The Japanese Research Institute of Healthcare and Education’s exhibit presents information on mortality rates in Japan. While Japan has the lowest infant death rate in the world, the country is seeing an abnormal increase in the sex ratio of stillborn children. Reasons for this phenomenon are unclear. We invite you to visit our booth and offer your ideas for explaining and addressing this trend.
Learning ZoneXpress - www.learningzonexpress.com
Learning ZoneXpress is all about helping teach life skills and health education. The company offers a wide variety of educational products that are innovative, affordable and relevant. Learning ZoneXpress adds new products every year, so there are new options and choices. We deliver high quality, responsive and personalized customer service.
Lifewave/Icewave - www.lifewave.com
Lifewave's non-transdermal patches include energy enhancers that improve the body's ability to burn fat for fuel. Burning fat is good! Icewave also has patches for pain control. This is your opportunity to experience Icewave, a nanotechnology product that may give you immediate pain relief. FREE sample at our booth.
Mantha Med - www.manthamed.com
ManthaMed, Inc. is a Canadian distributor of diagnostic medical devices. Based in Mississauga Ontario, ManthaMed is focused on providing new and outstanding point-of-care monitoring solutions to patients and healthcare professionals, primarily in the areas of cardiovascular and respiratory care. In this light ManthaMed is pleased to partner with the Healthy Heart Society of Vancouver in providing cholesterol screening to conference delegates at its booth.
Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec - www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/index.php
En vertu de son mandat, le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux propose à l'État et aux autres acteurs sociaux des priorités d'intervention pour agir positivement sur les déterminants de la santé et du bien-être de la population. Il est de sa responsabilité, également, d'offrir aux individus, ainsi qu'aux groupes particulièrement visés, des services de santé et des services sociaux accessibles et de qualité.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health - www.unbc.ca/nccah
National Collaboration Centre for Healthy Public Policy - www.inspq.qc.ca/ccn-pps/default.asp?id=1&lg=en
The National Collaboration Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) carries out knowledge synthesis and exchange to support public health actors and NGO partners in promoting healthy public policy across Canada. NCCHPP is hosted by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec and financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. - www.nchec.org
The mission of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) is to improve the practice of health education and to serve the public and profession of health education by certifying health education specialists (CHES), promoting professional development, and strengthening professional preparation and practice. Information on eligibility and application for the CHES exam is available.
Natya Design
Richard Krentz is a Coast Salish artist of the Sechelt Nation and was raised on British Columbia’s beautiful sunshine coast. Richard’s work is enjoyed in both private and corporate collections around the world. The Natya Design booth features a display of Richard’s hand-crafted sterling silver jewelry and First Nations prints. Please visit Dorothy at Natya Design to make your purchase of First Nations art.
nexustreatments.com - www.nexustreatments.com
Nexus Labs, Inc. is an innovative company producing wellness products targeting Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. To address root causes and normalize major body functions, we emphasize nutrition and diet, approved nutraceuticals, client education and lifestyle modification. Nexus Treatment Systems – “Better Health through Science and Nature.”
The NoSmo KING Experience~Activity Book for Children by Yvonne Hedley Canadian Author/Illustrator - www.thenosmoking.com
The NoSmo KING Experience~Activity Book Supports the United Nations Charter: The Convention on the Rights of the Child November 1989. Creative, educational material utilized by Parents and Educators suitable for children ages 5-11 teaching healthy life habits with an anti smoking message. The 68 page activity book comes with BOOKMARK, Certificate of Health, 4 Crown Templates of main characters plus Official Crown of The NoSmo KING on the cover. Inside the children will explore the maze, word puzzle, Symbol Counting Game with each Crown, colouring scenes and story, encouraging children to develop responsibility for their Mind, Body & Soul,with positive messages, plays-on-words and inspirational characters about love, friendship, compassion, respect, empathy, hope, peace and harmony for themselves and all living things. Invites participation and encourages interaction between children. Allows children to explore and express their creativity as they learn! Supports BC Act Now Initiative and integrates other subjects: Math, Biology, Astronomy, Geography, Music, Art, Reading, Health, Nutrition and Exercise. Canadian Author/Illustrator Yvonne Hedley will be presenting The NoSmo KING Experience Activity Book.
Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Oxford University Press - www.oxfordjournals.org
Oxford University Press is proud to publish Health Education Research and Health Promotion International, official journals of the IUHPE, in addition to some of the world's most respected and prestigious books in the field of public health. Please visit our stand for free journal samples copies.
PCHR Training Program - www.pchr.net
The CIHR/MSFHR Strategic Training Program Grant in Partnering in Community Health Research (PCHR) provides training in community-based research for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and community program practitioners and specialists. Working in partnership, program participants learn research skills required to resolve actual and urgent community health problems by fostering research targeted at urgent local community health needs, strengthening the linkage between research and policy/practice, and promoting interdisciplinary health research.
Pearl River Region, IUHPE
Pfizer Canada - www.pfizer.com
Pfizer Canada is the Canadian operation of the New York-based Pfizer Inc., the world’s largest pharmaceutical company. Pfizer’s Mission is to discover and develop innovative medicines and other products to improve the quality of life of people and animals around the world.
Public Health Agency of Canada - www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
The Public Health Agency of Canada was created in September 2004. The Agency's role is to help build an effective public health system in Canada, one that allows Canadians to achieve better health and well-being in their daily lives, while protecting them from threats to their health security.
PowerBrainFitness.com - www.powerbrainfitness.com
This exhibit introduces Power Brain Fitness, a method for improving brain function developed by Olympian Linda Schaumleffel. Progressive physical and balance activities are fun for ages 9 to 100, and increase brain fitness resulting in improved cognitive and physical performance. Visit PowerBrainfitness.com for information about speakers, instructional DVD, and low tech equipment.
Prairie Region Health Promotion Research Centre - prhprc.usask.ca
Our mission is the promotion of human diversity and health equity in support of bio-diversity through community based research, advocacy and learning events. Our ecological and global health approach is currently applied within a range of programs locally and internationally that include mental well-being, primary health, reproductive health and holistic literacy. The PRHPRC Summer School explores ways of addressing health inequities within an ecological and global health framework through experiential learning. It makes the connections between human diversity and bio-diversity in addressing cutting edge issues including climate change, food security, and literacy. Applicable to health practitioners, researchers, policy people, & community activists.
Retractable Technologies, Inc. - www.vanishpoint.com
Retractable Technologies, Inc. VanishPoint products virtually eliminate syringe reuse and accidental needlestick injury, two ways that HIV and Hepatitis are spread. The needle of the VanishPoint syringe is automatically retracted from the patient into the barrel of the syringe when the plunger is fully depressed.
Seniors Well Aware Program/Healthy Aging
Today's older adults are extremely diverse. Discover excellent health promotion resources for a wide range of important matters affecting seniors, including safe alcohol and medication use, mental health and abuse prevention. Seniors Well Aware Program and Project SEAGULL offer prevention education materials and resources to seniors and service providers.
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) - www.sophe.org
SOPHE provides leadership to the profession and helps eliminate disparities through advances in health education theory and research; excellence in professional preparation and practice; and advocacy. SOPHE’s membership comprises more than 4,000 National/chapter members in 26 countries. An international health special interest group and two peer-reviewed journals (Health Education & Behavior and Health Promotion Practice) are among the Society’s membership benefits.
Springer Publishing
Springer is one of the world's largest publishers of books and journals in the areas of science, technology and medicine. We have a strong and growing program in the field of public health, with a focus on health promotion, health disparities, and community health.
Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada's "Health Statistics Division" provides statistical information and analyses about the health of the Canadian population, determinants of health, and the scope and utilisation of Canada's health care sector. Information is classified under health care, health and outcome statistics, health status and vital statistics, and population health surveys.
StepsCount - www.stepscount.com
Accurate, affordable pedometers and effective program resources for health promotion or research. NEW Innovative Steps and Activity Time pedometers track an industry leading 99 hours of actual daily activity time and 999,999 steps – valuable biofeedback for individual motivation and data collection. Bulk pricing is available. Call 1.866.342.2328 or visit StepsCount.com.
Swedish Association of Public Health and Health Promotion
The Swedish Association of Public Health and Health Promotion is a non-governmental organization comprising health workers in county councils, municipalities and local organizations. It is exhibiting together with the Swedish National Institute of Public Health which is a state agency under the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs.
Taiwan HPS Alliance Only five years after its commencement, 516 elementary and junior high schools in Taiwan are actively participating in the Taiwan HPS program. Visit the Taiwan HPS Alliance exhibit to learn of Taiwan’s HPS program, strategies, methods and related information, and discover new opportunities for international collaboration with Taiwan.
Thai Health Promotion Foundation - www.thaihealth.or.th/english/index.php
ThaiHealth is committed to supporting and developing health promotion activities. The overall aim of ThaiHealth is to enhance and sustain the physical, mental, and social well-being of Thai people and society. ThaiHealth achieves its objectives through collaboration with partner organizations and by engaging the principles of social mobilization.
Université de Montréal - PhD en santé publique (Option promotion de la santé) - www.medsp.umontreal.ca/doctorat/mission.htm
L'option Promotion de la santé du programme de doctorat en santé publique de l’Université de Montréal propose un agenda de recherche et d'intervention visant la prise en charge de leur santé et de ses déterminants par les individus et les communautés. Reflet de ses fondements pluridisciplinaires, l'option s'appuie sur une diversité d'approches et de concepts et se trouve à la jonction d'un programme de recherche fondamentale et appliquée.
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority – Population Health - www.vch.ca/population
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is one of the largest health authorities in Canada and serves a population of over 1 million people. The Population Health team at VCH focuses on program and policy development to improve the overall health of the population and reduce health inequities among population groups.
ZAMWASO
The Zanzibar Muslim Women's AIDS Support Organization (ZAMWASO) booth outlines the work of women in faith-based organizations and community service organizations in developing countries, and presents information on factors that enhance access to comprehensive health care, supportive environments for vulnerable children, and community-based family planning practices. Educational materials are available.