health promotion and population health: an health promotion clearinghouse resource list
DESCRIPTION
Within the “Health Promotion and Population Health” resource list, you will find a variety of information from provincial, national and international sources on the topic population health. This resource list is organized into five sections: Overview, Documents, Organizational Links, Other Tools and Resources, and Funding Opportunities.TRANSCRIPT
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An HPC Resource List
Health Promotion and Population Health
2
The Health Promotion Clearinghouse would like to extend a very special thank
you to the many reviewers who took the time to make suggestions and
additions to the draft versions of these lists
This resource list is a work in progress Please help us keep it up-to-date by
contacting us with suggestions andor additions
Production made possible through funding from the Nova Scotia Department of
Health Promotion and Protection
The information contained within this resource list is intended for education and information purposes only The information is not a substitute for professional advice Although care has been taken in preparing the information contained in this resource list the
Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) does not and cannot guarantee the accuracy thereof All resources selected have met our quality assurance criteria however the HPC does not endorse any of the resources listed within Anyone using the
information does so at their own risk and shall be deemed to indemnify the HPC from any and all injury or damage arising from such use For information on our quality assurance criteria please contact HPC
For more information please contact
Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic
1535 Dresden Row
Halifax Nova Scotia
B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-1917 or Toll Free 1-877-890-5094
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail hpcdalca
wwwhpclearinghouseca
3
Health Promotion and
Population Health
Overview 3
Documents 4
Organizational Links 26
Other Tools and Resources 33
Funding Opportunities 38
Online Education 39
Overview
Why Take a Population Health Approach A population health approach focuses on improving the health status of the population Action is directed at the health of an entire population or sub-population rather than individuals Focusing on the health of populations also necessitates the reduction in inequalities in health status between population groups An underlying assumption of a population health approach is that reductions in health inequities require reductions in material and social inequities The outcomes or benefits of a population health approach therefore extend beyond improved population health outcomes to include a sustainable and integrated health system increased national growth and productivity and strengthened social cohesion and citizen engagement
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What You Will Find In This Document Within the ldquoHealth Promotion and Population Healthrdquo resource list you will find a variety of information from provincial national and international sources on the topic population health This resource list is organized into five sections Overview Documents Organizational Links Other Tools and Resources and Funding Opportunities A brief description of each section is included below
Overview provides a general description of the topics represented in this resource list
Documents is made up of toolkits and reports that are available online
Organizational Links lists relevant provincial national and international groups affiliated with population health
Other Tools and Resources includes key websites databases and portals related to population health
Funding Opportunities is a list of organizations that provide financial assistance to organizations promoting health across the population
1 Public Health Agency of Canada wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spphddapproachapproachhtmlhealth
4
Documents
10 Intro Sheets on Health Promotion and Determinants of Health
Author Health Nexus
Date
Source Health Nexus
Description Health Nexus has prepared a series of 10 new timely informationFAQ sheets divided into three main categories Influences on our Health Working Together and Connecting Online Topics are varied and include (1) What are the social determinants of health (2) What is the impact of income on health (3) What is health equity (4) How do we create and support community partnerships (5) What skills do I need to be a health promoter (6) What is community engagement (7) What is network mapping (8) What are Internet search skills for health promotion (9)How do I find credible information on the Internet and (10) How do I host an interactive Webinar
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcintro_sheetshtml
25 Key Resources in Health Promotion ndash Key Picks from Staff
Author Health Nexus
Date
Source Health Nexus
Description Health Nexus staff have selected 25 key resources that you can use to help promote health It begins with some of their own programs and expands to their partners as well as other organizations and services The annotated list is divided into four sections covering key Health Nexus resources health promotion planning and implementation tools agencies and organizations and core readings
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaevents25th_anniversaryaugusthtml
25 Years After the Ottawa Charter The Critical Role of Health Promotion for Public Health
Author Louise Potvin Catherine M Jones
Date 2011
Source
Description This paper was commissioned specifically for the 25th Anniversary of the Ottawa
Charter In this paper Potvin and Jones (2011) examine how public health has integrated health promotion by exploring examples of changes in public health systems and practice at international and national levels of governance They highlight an important challenge remaining for health promotion better use of research to understand how the values principles and processes of health promotion can help to achieve public health mandates A three-pronged action plan is proposed
URL httpjournalcphacaindexphpcjpharticleview2725
The Affordability Gap Spending Differences Between Canadarsquos Rich and Poor
Author Steve Kerstetter
Date September 2009
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description The Affordability Gap Spending Differences Between Canadarsquos Rich and Poor reveals how Canadarsquos poorest households often forego buying things most Canadians consider essential from eyeglasses and dental care to computers
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsaffordability-gap
5
Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J R with Hargreaves S amp Smit Alex J
Date 2002
Source Health Nexus
Description The five key messages of this document are 1) Social and economic factors strongly influence the health of all Canadians and such factors can be modified by social and economic policy 2) Societies with a greater gap between rich and poor may have poorer overall health 3) Canadians cannot afford to be complacent about income inequality in our society 4) A commitment to social and economic equity may enhance economic growth and competitiveness 5) Traditionally Canadarsquos system of progressive taxation and strong lsquopublic goodsrsquo (eg public infrastructure health care education) has been instrumental in ensuring an equitable society providing us with a high quality of life and producing high standards of health 6) Poor health illness and disease have substantial economic costs both in terms of direct expenditures on services (health care etc) and in terms of indirect costs resulting from lost productivity 7) There are readily identifiable policy levers which could make a substantial difference to reducing health inequalities and protecting our health advantage over the United States
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdf
Barriers to Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Insights from the Canadian Experience
Author Raphael D Curry-Stevens A and Bryant T
Date 2007
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description An excellent document that overviews constraints to addressing social determinants of health
URL wwwhealthpolicyjrnlcomarticleS0168-851028082900083-3abstract
Bearing the Brunt How the 2008 ndash 2009 Recession Created Poverty for Canadian Families
Author Chandra Pasma
Date May 2010
Source Citizens for Public Justice
Description Recessions create poverty The 2008‐2009 recession was no different as thousands of
Canadian families were pushed into poverty But while we have to wait until 2011 for most standard measures of poverty there are a number of key economic indicators that already reveal the trends of increased poverty and economic insecurity throughout the recession
URL httpwwwcpjcaencontentbearing-brunt
Better Care Sooner The Plan to Improve Emergency Care (2010)
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date December 2010
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Better Care Sooner is a plan focused on five key elements access to doctors nurses and other health care professionals streamlined patient-centred emergency care care for seniors people with mental illness and others with complex needs appropriate use of paramedics and the 811 nurse line and funding and better health results for patients
URL wwwgovnscahealthbettercaresooner
6
Bridging the Gap From Poverty to Independence What is the Role of Canadian Food Banks
Author Candace Weimer
Date January 2009
Source Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives
Description According to this January 2009 report by the need for food banks in Canada has risen dramatically since the food bank system was put in place in 1981 with the opening of the countrys first food bank in Edmonton The CCPA report examines how the now ubiquitous system can be further utilized to combat the underlying need for peoples reliance upon them
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsbridging-gap-poverty-independence
Building a Healthy Future Bacirctir un avenir en santeacute
Author Canadian Public Health Association Health Canada
Date 1999
Source Health Canada
Description This is a plain-language popular version of Toward a Healthy Future Second Report on the Health of Canadians (1999)
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-engpdf wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-frapdf
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Conference Highlights
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Post Conference Report
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
7
Canada A Land of Missed Opportunity for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Toba Bryant Dennis Raphael Ted Schrecker Ronald Labonte
Date 2011
Source Health Policy 101 (44-58)
Description The first 25 years of universal public health insurance in Canada saw major reductions in
income-related health inequalities related to conditions most amenable to medical treatment While equity issues related to health care coverage and access remain important the social determinants of health (SDH) represent the next frontier for reducing health inequalities a point reinforced by the work of the World Health Organizationrsquos Commission on Social Determinants of Health
URL httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed20888059
The Chief Public Healthrsquos Officerrsquos Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2011 2010 2009 2008
Author Dr David Butler-Jones
Date
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is the Chief Public Health Officers third annual report on the state of public health in Canada The report examines the state of health and well-being of Canadas seniors including factors that positively or negatively influence healthy aging such as falls and related injuries mental health abuse and neglect social connectedness healthy living and care and services From this examination priority areas for action are identified where Canada can further foster optimal conditions for healthy aging
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccacphorsphc-respcacspindex-engphp
Chronic Disease in Ontario and Canada Determinants Risk Factors and Prevention Priorities
Author Haydon E Roerecke M Giesbrecht N Rehm J amp Kobus-Matthews M
Date 2006
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description This report draws links between evidence determinants and risk factors of chronic disease in Canada and considers options for health messages and action steps in chronic disease prevention It is also designed to inform best practices by providing an overview of available evidence The report was commissioned by the OCDPA to provide an epidemiological and conceptual context for its current work as well as to provide a resource for other provincial territorial and national alliances and groups focusing on chronic disease prevention
URL httpwwwhealthyenvironmentforkidscaresourceschronic-disease-ontario-and-canada-determinants-risk-factors-and-prevention-priorities
Closing the Gap in a Generation Health Equity Through Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2008
Source World Health Organization
Description This report is the result of a three-year study conducted under the auspices of the World Health Organization (Commission on Social Determinants of Health) The Commission was chaired by Sir Michael Marmot and included the input of hundreds of experts on global health worldwide It synthesizes global evidence on the social determinants of health and their impact on health inequity and to make recommendations for action to
8
address that inequity The report itself is 250 pages long and is available online in multiple languages The overarching recommendations are to (1) Improve daily living conditions (2) Tackle the inequitable distribution of power money and resources and (3) Measure and understand the problem and assess the impact of action
URL httpwwwwhointsocial_determinantsthecommissionfinalreportenindexhtml
Closing the Gap Policy into Practice on Social Determinants of Health Discussion Paper for the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2011
Source World Health Organization
Description This discussion paper aims to inform proceedings at the World conference on social Determinants of Health (ldquoWorld conferencerdquo) about how countries can implement action on social determinants of health (ldquosocial determinantsrdquo) including the recommendations of the commission on social Determinants of Health (ldquothe commissionrdquo) Evidence from countries that have made progress in addressing social determinants and reducing health inequities shows that action is required across all of five key building blocks which have been selected as the five World conference themes
URL httpwwwwhointsdhconferenceDiscussion-paper-ENpdf
A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Date 2007
Source World Health Organization
Description A document outlining the World Health Organizationrsquos framework for action on Social Determinants of Health
URL wwwwhointsocial_determinantsresourcescsdh_framework_action_05_07pdf
Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Release 10 Compeacutetences essentielles en santeacute publiques au Canada Version 10
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2007
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Core competencies are the essential knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health This document identifies and explains what core competencies are why we need them and how they are developed core competency statements and provides important and effective references and appendicies that provide clear information and direction
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaccph-cesppdfscc-manual-eng090407pdf
The Cost of Poverty in Nova Scotia
Author Angella MacEwen with Christine Saulnier
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description For those who argue that we cannot afford to end poverty this report makes clear that we cannot afford to ignore it There is obviously a moral imperative to end poverty first and foremost for those living in poverty But there also exists a compelling business case to be made for effective poverty reduction strategies because very real costs of poverty are borne by society as a whole
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsE28089costE28089E28089povertyE28089-novaE28089scotia
9
Critical Public Health
Author Dennis Raphael Isolde Daiski Beryl Pilkington Toba Bryant Miha Dinca-Panaitescu amp Serban Dinca-Panaitescu
Date 2011
Source Health Studies Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto
Description A toxic combination of poor social policies and programmes unfair economic arrangements and bad politics the experiences of poor Canadians with Type 2 diabetes Critical Public Health
URL wwwtandfonlinecomloiccph20
Developing a Canadian Economic Case for Financing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Hay D I
Date 2007
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description Do investments in the social determinants of health (such as early childhood development educational opportunities the quality of jobs safe communities family income) have economic consequences If so what particular investments have the strongest relationships with economic outcomes In April 2007 CPRN on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) convened a roundtable of national and international experts to explore the economic case for financing the social determinants of health building on the 2006 CPRN paper Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health by David Hay In this report David Hay provides a synopsis of the available research and the roundtable discussion
URL wwwcprnorgdocuments49485_ENpdf
Economic Cost for Chronic Disease in Canada ndash 1995-2003
Author Patra J PopovaS Rehm J Bondy S Flint R amp Giesbrecht N
Date 2007
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description Chronic diseases have serious impacts they cause premature death and have major adverse effects on the quality of life of affected individuals and create large adverse economic effects on families communities and societies in general As both direct and indirect costs of chronic disease are significantly high an effective prevention approach can indeed minimize the economic and social burden to the health of society as a whole The objective of cost of illness studies is to estimate direct cost attributable to illness and indirect costs attributable to productivity and other losses due to morbidity or mortality The cost estimates reported within this report are derived from existing data and meta-analyses No original epidemiologic data were generated for the purpose of this report The main resources used in this overview and analysis are published reports and government documents that provided costs estimates for specific chronic diseases by a province or in some cases multiple diseases for several provinces
URL httpwwwcbcncaindexphppageaction=contentpageampid=3393amplang=en
Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research 2nd
Edition
Author Ralph J DiClemente (Editor) Richard A Crosby (Editor) Michelle Kegler (Editor)
Date 2009
Source Jossey-Bass
Description This text offers an action-oriented epidemiologic approach to understanding the risk factors affecting adolescent health and what can be done in response Drawing on the leading experts in the field this reference provides a survey and assessment of
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adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
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homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
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Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
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Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
2
The Health Promotion Clearinghouse would like to extend a very special thank
you to the many reviewers who took the time to make suggestions and
additions to the draft versions of these lists
This resource list is a work in progress Please help us keep it up-to-date by
contacting us with suggestions andor additions
Production made possible through funding from the Nova Scotia Department of
Health Promotion and Protection
The information contained within this resource list is intended for education and information purposes only The information is not a substitute for professional advice Although care has been taken in preparing the information contained in this resource list the
Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) does not and cannot guarantee the accuracy thereof All resources selected have met our quality assurance criteria however the HPC does not endorse any of the resources listed within Anyone using the
information does so at their own risk and shall be deemed to indemnify the HPC from any and all injury or damage arising from such use For information on our quality assurance criteria please contact HPC
For more information please contact
Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic
1535 Dresden Row
Halifax Nova Scotia
B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-1917 or Toll Free 1-877-890-5094
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail hpcdalca
wwwhpclearinghouseca
3
Health Promotion and
Population Health
Overview 3
Documents 4
Organizational Links 26
Other Tools and Resources 33
Funding Opportunities 38
Online Education 39
Overview
Why Take a Population Health Approach A population health approach focuses on improving the health status of the population Action is directed at the health of an entire population or sub-population rather than individuals Focusing on the health of populations also necessitates the reduction in inequalities in health status between population groups An underlying assumption of a population health approach is that reductions in health inequities require reductions in material and social inequities The outcomes or benefits of a population health approach therefore extend beyond improved population health outcomes to include a sustainable and integrated health system increased national growth and productivity and strengthened social cohesion and citizen engagement
1
What You Will Find In This Document Within the ldquoHealth Promotion and Population Healthrdquo resource list you will find a variety of information from provincial national and international sources on the topic population health This resource list is organized into five sections Overview Documents Organizational Links Other Tools and Resources and Funding Opportunities A brief description of each section is included below
Overview provides a general description of the topics represented in this resource list
Documents is made up of toolkits and reports that are available online
Organizational Links lists relevant provincial national and international groups affiliated with population health
Other Tools and Resources includes key websites databases and portals related to population health
Funding Opportunities is a list of organizations that provide financial assistance to organizations promoting health across the population
1 Public Health Agency of Canada wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spphddapproachapproachhtmlhealth
4
Documents
10 Intro Sheets on Health Promotion and Determinants of Health
Author Health Nexus
Date
Source Health Nexus
Description Health Nexus has prepared a series of 10 new timely informationFAQ sheets divided into three main categories Influences on our Health Working Together and Connecting Online Topics are varied and include (1) What are the social determinants of health (2) What is the impact of income on health (3) What is health equity (4) How do we create and support community partnerships (5) What skills do I need to be a health promoter (6) What is community engagement (7) What is network mapping (8) What are Internet search skills for health promotion (9)How do I find credible information on the Internet and (10) How do I host an interactive Webinar
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcintro_sheetshtml
25 Key Resources in Health Promotion ndash Key Picks from Staff
Author Health Nexus
Date
Source Health Nexus
Description Health Nexus staff have selected 25 key resources that you can use to help promote health It begins with some of their own programs and expands to their partners as well as other organizations and services The annotated list is divided into four sections covering key Health Nexus resources health promotion planning and implementation tools agencies and organizations and core readings
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaevents25th_anniversaryaugusthtml
25 Years After the Ottawa Charter The Critical Role of Health Promotion for Public Health
Author Louise Potvin Catherine M Jones
Date 2011
Source
Description This paper was commissioned specifically for the 25th Anniversary of the Ottawa
Charter In this paper Potvin and Jones (2011) examine how public health has integrated health promotion by exploring examples of changes in public health systems and practice at international and national levels of governance They highlight an important challenge remaining for health promotion better use of research to understand how the values principles and processes of health promotion can help to achieve public health mandates A three-pronged action plan is proposed
URL httpjournalcphacaindexphpcjpharticleview2725
The Affordability Gap Spending Differences Between Canadarsquos Rich and Poor
Author Steve Kerstetter
Date September 2009
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description The Affordability Gap Spending Differences Between Canadarsquos Rich and Poor reveals how Canadarsquos poorest households often forego buying things most Canadians consider essential from eyeglasses and dental care to computers
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsaffordability-gap
5
Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J R with Hargreaves S amp Smit Alex J
Date 2002
Source Health Nexus
Description The five key messages of this document are 1) Social and economic factors strongly influence the health of all Canadians and such factors can be modified by social and economic policy 2) Societies with a greater gap between rich and poor may have poorer overall health 3) Canadians cannot afford to be complacent about income inequality in our society 4) A commitment to social and economic equity may enhance economic growth and competitiveness 5) Traditionally Canadarsquos system of progressive taxation and strong lsquopublic goodsrsquo (eg public infrastructure health care education) has been instrumental in ensuring an equitable society providing us with a high quality of life and producing high standards of health 6) Poor health illness and disease have substantial economic costs both in terms of direct expenditures on services (health care etc) and in terms of indirect costs resulting from lost productivity 7) There are readily identifiable policy levers which could make a substantial difference to reducing health inequalities and protecting our health advantage over the United States
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdf
Barriers to Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Insights from the Canadian Experience
Author Raphael D Curry-Stevens A and Bryant T
Date 2007
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description An excellent document that overviews constraints to addressing social determinants of health
URL wwwhealthpolicyjrnlcomarticleS0168-851028082900083-3abstract
Bearing the Brunt How the 2008 ndash 2009 Recession Created Poverty for Canadian Families
Author Chandra Pasma
Date May 2010
Source Citizens for Public Justice
Description Recessions create poverty The 2008‐2009 recession was no different as thousands of
Canadian families were pushed into poverty But while we have to wait until 2011 for most standard measures of poverty there are a number of key economic indicators that already reveal the trends of increased poverty and economic insecurity throughout the recession
URL httpwwwcpjcaencontentbearing-brunt
Better Care Sooner The Plan to Improve Emergency Care (2010)
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date December 2010
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Better Care Sooner is a plan focused on five key elements access to doctors nurses and other health care professionals streamlined patient-centred emergency care care for seniors people with mental illness and others with complex needs appropriate use of paramedics and the 811 nurse line and funding and better health results for patients
URL wwwgovnscahealthbettercaresooner
6
Bridging the Gap From Poverty to Independence What is the Role of Canadian Food Banks
Author Candace Weimer
Date January 2009
Source Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives
Description According to this January 2009 report by the need for food banks in Canada has risen dramatically since the food bank system was put in place in 1981 with the opening of the countrys first food bank in Edmonton The CCPA report examines how the now ubiquitous system can be further utilized to combat the underlying need for peoples reliance upon them
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsbridging-gap-poverty-independence
Building a Healthy Future Bacirctir un avenir en santeacute
Author Canadian Public Health Association Health Canada
Date 1999
Source Health Canada
Description This is a plain-language popular version of Toward a Healthy Future Second Report on the Health of Canadians (1999)
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-engpdf wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-frapdf
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Conference Highlights
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Post Conference Report
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
7
Canada A Land of Missed Opportunity for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Toba Bryant Dennis Raphael Ted Schrecker Ronald Labonte
Date 2011
Source Health Policy 101 (44-58)
Description The first 25 years of universal public health insurance in Canada saw major reductions in
income-related health inequalities related to conditions most amenable to medical treatment While equity issues related to health care coverage and access remain important the social determinants of health (SDH) represent the next frontier for reducing health inequalities a point reinforced by the work of the World Health Organizationrsquos Commission on Social Determinants of Health
URL httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed20888059
The Chief Public Healthrsquos Officerrsquos Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2011 2010 2009 2008
Author Dr David Butler-Jones
Date
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is the Chief Public Health Officers third annual report on the state of public health in Canada The report examines the state of health and well-being of Canadas seniors including factors that positively or negatively influence healthy aging such as falls and related injuries mental health abuse and neglect social connectedness healthy living and care and services From this examination priority areas for action are identified where Canada can further foster optimal conditions for healthy aging
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccacphorsphc-respcacspindex-engphp
Chronic Disease in Ontario and Canada Determinants Risk Factors and Prevention Priorities
Author Haydon E Roerecke M Giesbrecht N Rehm J amp Kobus-Matthews M
Date 2006
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description This report draws links between evidence determinants and risk factors of chronic disease in Canada and considers options for health messages and action steps in chronic disease prevention It is also designed to inform best practices by providing an overview of available evidence The report was commissioned by the OCDPA to provide an epidemiological and conceptual context for its current work as well as to provide a resource for other provincial territorial and national alliances and groups focusing on chronic disease prevention
URL httpwwwhealthyenvironmentforkidscaresourceschronic-disease-ontario-and-canada-determinants-risk-factors-and-prevention-priorities
Closing the Gap in a Generation Health Equity Through Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2008
Source World Health Organization
Description This report is the result of a three-year study conducted under the auspices of the World Health Organization (Commission on Social Determinants of Health) The Commission was chaired by Sir Michael Marmot and included the input of hundreds of experts on global health worldwide It synthesizes global evidence on the social determinants of health and their impact on health inequity and to make recommendations for action to
8
address that inequity The report itself is 250 pages long and is available online in multiple languages The overarching recommendations are to (1) Improve daily living conditions (2) Tackle the inequitable distribution of power money and resources and (3) Measure and understand the problem and assess the impact of action
URL httpwwwwhointsocial_determinantsthecommissionfinalreportenindexhtml
Closing the Gap Policy into Practice on Social Determinants of Health Discussion Paper for the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2011
Source World Health Organization
Description This discussion paper aims to inform proceedings at the World conference on social Determinants of Health (ldquoWorld conferencerdquo) about how countries can implement action on social determinants of health (ldquosocial determinantsrdquo) including the recommendations of the commission on social Determinants of Health (ldquothe commissionrdquo) Evidence from countries that have made progress in addressing social determinants and reducing health inequities shows that action is required across all of five key building blocks which have been selected as the five World conference themes
URL httpwwwwhointsdhconferenceDiscussion-paper-ENpdf
A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Date 2007
Source World Health Organization
Description A document outlining the World Health Organizationrsquos framework for action on Social Determinants of Health
URL wwwwhointsocial_determinantsresourcescsdh_framework_action_05_07pdf
Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Release 10 Compeacutetences essentielles en santeacute publiques au Canada Version 10
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2007
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Core competencies are the essential knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health This document identifies and explains what core competencies are why we need them and how they are developed core competency statements and provides important and effective references and appendicies that provide clear information and direction
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaccph-cesppdfscc-manual-eng090407pdf
The Cost of Poverty in Nova Scotia
Author Angella MacEwen with Christine Saulnier
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description For those who argue that we cannot afford to end poverty this report makes clear that we cannot afford to ignore it There is obviously a moral imperative to end poverty first and foremost for those living in poverty But there also exists a compelling business case to be made for effective poverty reduction strategies because very real costs of poverty are borne by society as a whole
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsE28089costE28089E28089povertyE28089-novaE28089scotia
9
Critical Public Health
Author Dennis Raphael Isolde Daiski Beryl Pilkington Toba Bryant Miha Dinca-Panaitescu amp Serban Dinca-Panaitescu
Date 2011
Source Health Studies Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto
Description A toxic combination of poor social policies and programmes unfair economic arrangements and bad politics the experiences of poor Canadians with Type 2 diabetes Critical Public Health
URL wwwtandfonlinecomloiccph20
Developing a Canadian Economic Case for Financing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Hay D I
Date 2007
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description Do investments in the social determinants of health (such as early childhood development educational opportunities the quality of jobs safe communities family income) have economic consequences If so what particular investments have the strongest relationships with economic outcomes In April 2007 CPRN on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) convened a roundtable of national and international experts to explore the economic case for financing the social determinants of health building on the 2006 CPRN paper Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health by David Hay In this report David Hay provides a synopsis of the available research and the roundtable discussion
URL wwwcprnorgdocuments49485_ENpdf
Economic Cost for Chronic Disease in Canada ndash 1995-2003
Author Patra J PopovaS Rehm J Bondy S Flint R amp Giesbrecht N
Date 2007
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description Chronic diseases have serious impacts they cause premature death and have major adverse effects on the quality of life of affected individuals and create large adverse economic effects on families communities and societies in general As both direct and indirect costs of chronic disease are significantly high an effective prevention approach can indeed minimize the economic and social burden to the health of society as a whole The objective of cost of illness studies is to estimate direct cost attributable to illness and indirect costs attributable to productivity and other losses due to morbidity or mortality The cost estimates reported within this report are derived from existing data and meta-analyses No original epidemiologic data were generated for the purpose of this report The main resources used in this overview and analysis are published reports and government documents that provided costs estimates for specific chronic diseases by a province or in some cases multiple diseases for several provinces
URL httpwwwcbcncaindexphppageaction=contentpageampid=3393amplang=en
Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research 2nd
Edition
Author Ralph J DiClemente (Editor) Richard A Crosby (Editor) Michelle Kegler (Editor)
Date 2009
Source Jossey-Bass
Description This text offers an action-oriented epidemiologic approach to understanding the risk factors affecting adolescent health and what can be done in response Drawing on the leading experts in the field this reference provides a survey and assessment of
10
adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
3
Health Promotion and
Population Health
Overview 3
Documents 4
Organizational Links 26
Other Tools and Resources 33
Funding Opportunities 38
Online Education 39
Overview
Why Take a Population Health Approach A population health approach focuses on improving the health status of the population Action is directed at the health of an entire population or sub-population rather than individuals Focusing on the health of populations also necessitates the reduction in inequalities in health status between population groups An underlying assumption of a population health approach is that reductions in health inequities require reductions in material and social inequities The outcomes or benefits of a population health approach therefore extend beyond improved population health outcomes to include a sustainable and integrated health system increased national growth and productivity and strengthened social cohesion and citizen engagement
1
What You Will Find In This Document Within the ldquoHealth Promotion and Population Healthrdquo resource list you will find a variety of information from provincial national and international sources on the topic population health This resource list is organized into five sections Overview Documents Organizational Links Other Tools and Resources and Funding Opportunities A brief description of each section is included below
Overview provides a general description of the topics represented in this resource list
Documents is made up of toolkits and reports that are available online
Organizational Links lists relevant provincial national and international groups affiliated with population health
Other Tools and Resources includes key websites databases and portals related to population health
Funding Opportunities is a list of organizations that provide financial assistance to organizations promoting health across the population
1 Public Health Agency of Canada wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spphddapproachapproachhtmlhealth
4
Documents
10 Intro Sheets on Health Promotion and Determinants of Health
Author Health Nexus
Date
Source Health Nexus
Description Health Nexus has prepared a series of 10 new timely informationFAQ sheets divided into three main categories Influences on our Health Working Together and Connecting Online Topics are varied and include (1) What are the social determinants of health (2) What is the impact of income on health (3) What is health equity (4) How do we create and support community partnerships (5) What skills do I need to be a health promoter (6) What is community engagement (7) What is network mapping (8) What are Internet search skills for health promotion (9)How do I find credible information on the Internet and (10) How do I host an interactive Webinar
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcintro_sheetshtml
25 Key Resources in Health Promotion ndash Key Picks from Staff
Author Health Nexus
Date
Source Health Nexus
Description Health Nexus staff have selected 25 key resources that you can use to help promote health It begins with some of their own programs and expands to their partners as well as other organizations and services The annotated list is divided into four sections covering key Health Nexus resources health promotion planning and implementation tools agencies and organizations and core readings
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaevents25th_anniversaryaugusthtml
25 Years After the Ottawa Charter The Critical Role of Health Promotion for Public Health
Author Louise Potvin Catherine M Jones
Date 2011
Source
Description This paper was commissioned specifically for the 25th Anniversary of the Ottawa
Charter In this paper Potvin and Jones (2011) examine how public health has integrated health promotion by exploring examples of changes in public health systems and practice at international and national levels of governance They highlight an important challenge remaining for health promotion better use of research to understand how the values principles and processes of health promotion can help to achieve public health mandates A three-pronged action plan is proposed
URL httpjournalcphacaindexphpcjpharticleview2725
The Affordability Gap Spending Differences Between Canadarsquos Rich and Poor
Author Steve Kerstetter
Date September 2009
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description The Affordability Gap Spending Differences Between Canadarsquos Rich and Poor reveals how Canadarsquos poorest households often forego buying things most Canadians consider essential from eyeglasses and dental care to computers
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsaffordability-gap
5
Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J R with Hargreaves S amp Smit Alex J
Date 2002
Source Health Nexus
Description The five key messages of this document are 1) Social and economic factors strongly influence the health of all Canadians and such factors can be modified by social and economic policy 2) Societies with a greater gap between rich and poor may have poorer overall health 3) Canadians cannot afford to be complacent about income inequality in our society 4) A commitment to social and economic equity may enhance economic growth and competitiveness 5) Traditionally Canadarsquos system of progressive taxation and strong lsquopublic goodsrsquo (eg public infrastructure health care education) has been instrumental in ensuring an equitable society providing us with a high quality of life and producing high standards of health 6) Poor health illness and disease have substantial economic costs both in terms of direct expenditures on services (health care etc) and in terms of indirect costs resulting from lost productivity 7) There are readily identifiable policy levers which could make a substantial difference to reducing health inequalities and protecting our health advantage over the United States
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdf
Barriers to Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Insights from the Canadian Experience
Author Raphael D Curry-Stevens A and Bryant T
Date 2007
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description An excellent document that overviews constraints to addressing social determinants of health
URL wwwhealthpolicyjrnlcomarticleS0168-851028082900083-3abstract
Bearing the Brunt How the 2008 ndash 2009 Recession Created Poverty for Canadian Families
Author Chandra Pasma
Date May 2010
Source Citizens for Public Justice
Description Recessions create poverty The 2008‐2009 recession was no different as thousands of
Canadian families were pushed into poverty But while we have to wait until 2011 for most standard measures of poverty there are a number of key economic indicators that already reveal the trends of increased poverty and economic insecurity throughout the recession
URL httpwwwcpjcaencontentbearing-brunt
Better Care Sooner The Plan to Improve Emergency Care (2010)
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date December 2010
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Better Care Sooner is a plan focused on five key elements access to doctors nurses and other health care professionals streamlined patient-centred emergency care care for seniors people with mental illness and others with complex needs appropriate use of paramedics and the 811 nurse line and funding and better health results for patients
URL wwwgovnscahealthbettercaresooner
6
Bridging the Gap From Poverty to Independence What is the Role of Canadian Food Banks
Author Candace Weimer
Date January 2009
Source Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives
Description According to this January 2009 report by the need for food banks in Canada has risen dramatically since the food bank system was put in place in 1981 with the opening of the countrys first food bank in Edmonton The CCPA report examines how the now ubiquitous system can be further utilized to combat the underlying need for peoples reliance upon them
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsbridging-gap-poverty-independence
Building a Healthy Future Bacirctir un avenir en santeacute
Author Canadian Public Health Association Health Canada
Date 1999
Source Health Canada
Description This is a plain-language popular version of Toward a Healthy Future Second Report on the Health of Canadians (1999)
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-engpdf wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-frapdf
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Conference Highlights
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Post Conference Report
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
7
Canada A Land of Missed Opportunity for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Toba Bryant Dennis Raphael Ted Schrecker Ronald Labonte
Date 2011
Source Health Policy 101 (44-58)
Description The first 25 years of universal public health insurance in Canada saw major reductions in
income-related health inequalities related to conditions most amenable to medical treatment While equity issues related to health care coverage and access remain important the social determinants of health (SDH) represent the next frontier for reducing health inequalities a point reinforced by the work of the World Health Organizationrsquos Commission on Social Determinants of Health
URL httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed20888059
The Chief Public Healthrsquos Officerrsquos Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2011 2010 2009 2008
Author Dr David Butler-Jones
Date
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is the Chief Public Health Officers third annual report on the state of public health in Canada The report examines the state of health and well-being of Canadas seniors including factors that positively or negatively influence healthy aging such as falls and related injuries mental health abuse and neglect social connectedness healthy living and care and services From this examination priority areas for action are identified where Canada can further foster optimal conditions for healthy aging
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccacphorsphc-respcacspindex-engphp
Chronic Disease in Ontario and Canada Determinants Risk Factors and Prevention Priorities
Author Haydon E Roerecke M Giesbrecht N Rehm J amp Kobus-Matthews M
Date 2006
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description This report draws links between evidence determinants and risk factors of chronic disease in Canada and considers options for health messages and action steps in chronic disease prevention It is also designed to inform best practices by providing an overview of available evidence The report was commissioned by the OCDPA to provide an epidemiological and conceptual context for its current work as well as to provide a resource for other provincial territorial and national alliances and groups focusing on chronic disease prevention
URL httpwwwhealthyenvironmentforkidscaresourceschronic-disease-ontario-and-canada-determinants-risk-factors-and-prevention-priorities
Closing the Gap in a Generation Health Equity Through Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2008
Source World Health Organization
Description This report is the result of a three-year study conducted under the auspices of the World Health Organization (Commission on Social Determinants of Health) The Commission was chaired by Sir Michael Marmot and included the input of hundreds of experts on global health worldwide It synthesizes global evidence on the social determinants of health and their impact on health inequity and to make recommendations for action to
8
address that inequity The report itself is 250 pages long and is available online in multiple languages The overarching recommendations are to (1) Improve daily living conditions (2) Tackle the inequitable distribution of power money and resources and (3) Measure and understand the problem and assess the impact of action
URL httpwwwwhointsocial_determinantsthecommissionfinalreportenindexhtml
Closing the Gap Policy into Practice on Social Determinants of Health Discussion Paper for the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2011
Source World Health Organization
Description This discussion paper aims to inform proceedings at the World conference on social Determinants of Health (ldquoWorld conferencerdquo) about how countries can implement action on social determinants of health (ldquosocial determinantsrdquo) including the recommendations of the commission on social Determinants of Health (ldquothe commissionrdquo) Evidence from countries that have made progress in addressing social determinants and reducing health inequities shows that action is required across all of five key building blocks which have been selected as the five World conference themes
URL httpwwwwhointsdhconferenceDiscussion-paper-ENpdf
A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Date 2007
Source World Health Organization
Description A document outlining the World Health Organizationrsquos framework for action on Social Determinants of Health
URL wwwwhointsocial_determinantsresourcescsdh_framework_action_05_07pdf
Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Release 10 Compeacutetences essentielles en santeacute publiques au Canada Version 10
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2007
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Core competencies are the essential knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health This document identifies and explains what core competencies are why we need them and how they are developed core competency statements and provides important and effective references and appendicies that provide clear information and direction
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaccph-cesppdfscc-manual-eng090407pdf
The Cost of Poverty in Nova Scotia
Author Angella MacEwen with Christine Saulnier
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description For those who argue that we cannot afford to end poverty this report makes clear that we cannot afford to ignore it There is obviously a moral imperative to end poverty first and foremost for those living in poverty But there also exists a compelling business case to be made for effective poverty reduction strategies because very real costs of poverty are borne by society as a whole
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsE28089costE28089E28089povertyE28089-novaE28089scotia
9
Critical Public Health
Author Dennis Raphael Isolde Daiski Beryl Pilkington Toba Bryant Miha Dinca-Panaitescu amp Serban Dinca-Panaitescu
Date 2011
Source Health Studies Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto
Description A toxic combination of poor social policies and programmes unfair economic arrangements and bad politics the experiences of poor Canadians with Type 2 diabetes Critical Public Health
URL wwwtandfonlinecomloiccph20
Developing a Canadian Economic Case for Financing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Hay D I
Date 2007
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description Do investments in the social determinants of health (such as early childhood development educational opportunities the quality of jobs safe communities family income) have economic consequences If so what particular investments have the strongest relationships with economic outcomes In April 2007 CPRN on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) convened a roundtable of national and international experts to explore the economic case for financing the social determinants of health building on the 2006 CPRN paper Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health by David Hay In this report David Hay provides a synopsis of the available research and the roundtable discussion
URL wwwcprnorgdocuments49485_ENpdf
Economic Cost for Chronic Disease in Canada ndash 1995-2003
Author Patra J PopovaS Rehm J Bondy S Flint R amp Giesbrecht N
Date 2007
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description Chronic diseases have serious impacts they cause premature death and have major adverse effects on the quality of life of affected individuals and create large adverse economic effects on families communities and societies in general As both direct and indirect costs of chronic disease are significantly high an effective prevention approach can indeed minimize the economic and social burden to the health of society as a whole The objective of cost of illness studies is to estimate direct cost attributable to illness and indirect costs attributable to productivity and other losses due to morbidity or mortality The cost estimates reported within this report are derived from existing data and meta-analyses No original epidemiologic data were generated for the purpose of this report The main resources used in this overview and analysis are published reports and government documents that provided costs estimates for specific chronic diseases by a province or in some cases multiple diseases for several provinces
URL httpwwwcbcncaindexphppageaction=contentpageampid=3393amplang=en
Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research 2nd
Edition
Author Ralph J DiClemente (Editor) Richard A Crosby (Editor) Michelle Kegler (Editor)
Date 2009
Source Jossey-Bass
Description This text offers an action-oriented epidemiologic approach to understanding the risk factors affecting adolescent health and what can be done in response Drawing on the leading experts in the field this reference provides a survey and assessment of
10
adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
4
Documents
10 Intro Sheets on Health Promotion and Determinants of Health
Author Health Nexus
Date
Source Health Nexus
Description Health Nexus has prepared a series of 10 new timely informationFAQ sheets divided into three main categories Influences on our Health Working Together and Connecting Online Topics are varied and include (1) What are the social determinants of health (2) What is the impact of income on health (3) What is health equity (4) How do we create and support community partnerships (5) What skills do I need to be a health promoter (6) What is community engagement (7) What is network mapping (8) What are Internet search skills for health promotion (9)How do I find credible information on the Internet and (10) How do I host an interactive Webinar
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcintro_sheetshtml
25 Key Resources in Health Promotion ndash Key Picks from Staff
Author Health Nexus
Date
Source Health Nexus
Description Health Nexus staff have selected 25 key resources that you can use to help promote health It begins with some of their own programs and expands to their partners as well as other organizations and services The annotated list is divided into four sections covering key Health Nexus resources health promotion planning and implementation tools agencies and organizations and core readings
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaevents25th_anniversaryaugusthtml
25 Years After the Ottawa Charter The Critical Role of Health Promotion for Public Health
Author Louise Potvin Catherine M Jones
Date 2011
Source
Description This paper was commissioned specifically for the 25th Anniversary of the Ottawa
Charter In this paper Potvin and Jones (2011) examine how public health has integrated health promotion by exploring examples of changes in public health systems and practice at international and national levels of governance They highlight an important challenge remaining for health promotion better use of research to understand how the values principles and processes of health promotion can help to achieve public health mandates A three-pronged action plan is proposed
URL httpjournalcphacaindexphpcjpharticleview2725
The Affordability Gap Spending Differences Between Canadarsquos Rich and Poor
Author Steve Kerstetter
Date September 2009
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description The Affordability Gap Spending Differences Between Canadarsquos Rich and Poor reveals how Canadarsquos poorest households often forego buying things most Canadians consider essential from eyeglasses and dental care to computers
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsaffordability-gap
5
Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J R with Hargreaves S amp Smit Alex J
Date 2002
Source Health Nexus
Description The five key messages of this document are 1) Social and economic factors strongly influence the health of all Canadians and such factors can be modified by social and economic policy 2) Societies with a greater gap between rich and poor may have poorer overall health 3) Canadians cannot afford to be complacent about income inequality in our society 4) A commitment to social and economic equity may enhance economic growth and competitiveness 5) Traditionally Canadarsquos system of progressive taxation and strong lsquopublic goodsrsquo (eg public infrastructure health care education) has been instrumental in ensuring an equitable society providing us with a high quality of life and producing high standards of health 6) Poor health illness and disease have substantial economic costs both in terms of direct expenditures on services (health care etc) and in terms of indirect costs resulting from lost productivity 7) There are readily identifiable policy levers which could make a substantial difference to reducing health inequalities and protecting our health advantage over the United States
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdf
Barriers to Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Insights from the Canadian Experience
Author Raphael D Curry-Stevens A and Bryant T
Date 2007
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description An excellent document that overviews constraints to addressing social determinants of health
URL wwwhealthpolicyjrnlcomarticleS0168-851028082900083-3abstract
Bearing the Brunt How the 2008 ndash 2009 Recession Created Poverty for Canadian Families
Author Chandra Pasma
Date May 2010
Source Citizens for Public Justice
Description Recessions create poverty The 2008‐2009 recession was no different as thousands of
Canadian families were pushed into poverty But while we have to wait until 2011 for most standard measures of poverty there are a number of key economic indicators that already reveal the trends of increased poverty and economic insecurity throughout the recession
URL httpwwwcpjcaencontentbearing-brunt
Better Care Sooner The Plan to Improve Emergency Care (2010)
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date December 2010
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Better Care Sooner is a plan focused on five key elements access to doctors nurses and other health care professionals streamlined patient-centred emergency care care for seniors people with mental illness and others with complex needs appropriate use of paramedics and the 811 nurse line and funding and better health results for patients
URL wwwgovnscahealthbettercaresooner
6
Bridging the Gap From Poverty to Independence What is the Role of Canadian Food Banks
Author Candace Weimer
Date January 2009
Source Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives
Description According to this January 2009 report by the need for food banks in Canada has risen dramatically since the food bank system was put in place in 1981 with the opening of the countrys first food bank in Edmonton The CCPA report examines how the now ubiquitous system can be further utilized to combat the underlying need for peoples reliance upon them
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsbridging-gap-poverty-independence
Building a Healthy Future Bacirctir un avenir en santeacute
Author Canadian Public Health Association Health Canada
Date 1999
Source Health Canada
Description This is a plain-language popular version of Toward a Healthy Future Second Report on the Health of Canadians (1999)
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-engpdf wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-frapdf
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Conference Highlights
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Post Conference Report
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
7
Canada A Land of Missed Opportunity for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Toba Bryant Dennis Raphael Ted Schrecker Ronald Labonte
Date 2011
Source Health Policy 101 (44-58)
Description The first 25 years of universal public health insurance in Canada saw major reductions in
income-related health inequalities related to conditions most amenable to medical treatment While equity issues related to health care coverage and access remain important the social determinants of health (SDH) represent the next frontier for reducing health inequalities a point reinforced by the work of the World Health Organizationrsquos Commission on Social Determinants of Health
URL httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed20888059
The Chief Public Healthrsquos Officerrsquos Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2011 2010 2009 2008
Author Dr David Butler-Jones
Date
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is the Chief Public Health Officers third annual report on the state of public health in Canada The report examines the state of health and well-being of Canadas seniors including factors that positively or negatively influence healthy aging such as falls and related injuries mental health abuse and neglect social connectedness healthy living and care and services From this examination priority areas for action are identified where Canada can further foster optimal conditions for healthy aging
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccacphorsphc-respcacspindex-engphp
Chronic Disease in Ontario and Canada Determinants Risk Factors and Prevention Priorities
Author Haydon E Roerecke M Giesbrecht N Rehm J amp Kobus-Matthews M
Date 2006
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description This report draws links between evidence determinants and risk factors of chronic disease in Canada and considers options for health messages and action steps in chronic disease prevention It is also designed to inform best practices by providing an overview of available evidence The report was commissioned by the OCDPA to provide an epidemiological and conceptual context for its current work as well as to provide a resource for other provincial territorial and national alliances and groups focusing on chronic disease prevention
URL httpwwwhealthyenvironmentforkidscaresourceschronic-disease-ontario-and-canada-determinants-risk-factors-and-prevention-priorities
Closing the Gap in a Generation Health Equity Through Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2008
Source World Health Organization
Description This report is the result of a three-year study conducted under the auspices of the World Health Organization (Commission on Social Determinants of Health) The Commission was chaired by Sir Michael Marmot and included the input of hundreds of experts on global health worldwide It synthesizes global evidence on the social determinants of health and their impact on health inequity and to make recommendations for action to
8
address that inequity The report itself is 250 pages long and is available online in multiple languages The overarching recommendations are to (1) Improve daily living conditions (2) Tackle the inequitable distribution of power money and resources and (3) Measure and understand the problem and assess the impact of action
URL httpwwwwhointsocial_determinantsthecommissionfinalreportenindexhtml
Closing the Gap Policy into Practice on Social Determinants of Health Discussion Paper for the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2011
Source World Health Organization
Description This discussion paper aims to inform proceedings at the World conference on social Determinants of Health (ldquoWorld conferencerdquo) about how countries can implement action on social determinants of health (ldquosocial determinantsrdquo) including the recommendations of the commission on social Determinants of Health (ldquothe commissionrdquo) Evidence from countries that have made progress in addressing social determinants and reducing health inequities shows that action is required across all of five key building blocks which have been selected as the five World conference themes
URL httpwwwwhointsdhconferenceDiscussion-paper-ENpdf
A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Date 2007
Source World Health Organization
Description A document outlining the World Health Organizationrsquos framework for action on Social Determinants of Health
URL wwwwhointsocial_determinantsresourcescsdh_framework_action_05_07pdf
Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Release 10 Compeacutetences essentielles en santeacute publiques au Canada Version 10
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2007
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Core competencies are the essential knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health This document identifies and explains what core competencies are why we need them and how they are developed core competency statements and provides important and effective references and appendicies that provide clear information and direction
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaccph-cesppdfscc-manual-eng090407pdf
The Cost of Poverty in Nova Scotia
Author Angella MacEwen with Christine Saulnier
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description For those who argue that we cannot afford to end poverty this report makes clear that we cannot afford to ignore it There is obviously a moral imperative to end poverty first and foremost for those living in poverty But there also exists a compelling business case to be made for effective poverty reduction strategies because very real costs of poverty are borne by society as a whole
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsE28089costE28089E28089povertyE28089-novaE28089scotia
9
Critical Public Health
Author Dennis Raphael Isolde Daiski Beryl Pilkington Toba Bryant Miha Dinca-Panaitescu amp Serban Dinca-Panaitescu
Date 2011
Source Health Studies Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto
Description A toxic combination of poor social policies and programmes unfair economic arrangements and bad politics the experiences of poor Canadians with Type 2 diabetes Critical Public Health
URL wwwtandfonlinecomloiccph20
Developing a Canadian Economic Case for Financing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Hay D I
Date 2007
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description Do investments in the social determinants of health (such as early childhood development educational opportunities the quality of jobs safe communities family income) have economic consequences If so what particular investments have the strongest relationships with economic outcomes In April 2007 CPRN on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) convened a roundtable of national and international experts to explore the economic case for financing the social determinants of health building on the 2006 CPRN paper Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health by David Hay In this report David Hay provides a synopsis of the available research and the roundtable discussion
URL wwwcprnorgdocuments49485_ENpdf
Economic Cost for Chronic Disease in Canada ndash 1995-2003
Author Patra J PopovaS Rehm J Bondy S Flint R amp Giesbrecht N
Date 2007
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description Chronic diseases have serious impacts they cause premature death and have major adverse effects on the quality of life of affected individuals and create large adverse economic effects on families communities and societies in general As both direct and indirect costs of chronic disease are significantly high an effective prevention approach can indeed minimize the economic and social burden to the health of society as a whole The objective of cost of illness studies is to estimate direct cost attributable to illness and indirect costs attributable to productivity and other losses due to morbidity or mortality The cost estimates reported within this report are derived from existing data and meta-analyses No original epidemiologic data were generated for the purpose of this report The main resources used in this overview and analysis are published reports and government documents that provided costs estimates for specific chronic diseases by a province or in some cases multiple diseases for several provinces
URL httpwwwcbcncaindexphppageaction=contentpageampid=3393amplang=en
Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research 2nd
Edition
Author Ralph J DiClemente (Editor) Richard A Crosby (Editor) Michelle Kegler (Editor)
Date 2009
Source Jossey-Bass
Description This text offers an action-oriented epidemiologic approach to understanding the risk factors affecting adolescent health and what can be done in response Drawing on the leading experts in the field this reference provides a survey and assessment of
10
adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
5
Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J R with Hargreaves S amp Smit Alex J
Date 2002
Source Health Nexus
Description The five key messages of this document are 1) Social and economic factors strongly influence the health of all Canadians and such factors can be modified by social and economic policy 2) Societies with a greater gap between rich and poor may have poorer overall health 3) Canadians cannot afford to be complacent about income inequality in our society 4) A commitment to social and economic equity may enhance economic growth and competitiveness 5) Traditionally Canadarsquos system of progressive taxation and strong lsquopublic goodsrsquo (eg public infrastructure health care education) has been instrumental in ensuring an equitable society providing us with a high quality of life and producing high standards of health 6) Poor health illness and disease have substantial economic costs both in terms of direct expenditures on services (health care etc) and in terms of indirect costs resulting from lost productivity 7) There are readily identifiable policy levers which could make a substantial difference to reducing health inequalities and protecting our health advantage over the United States
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdf
Barriers to Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Insights from the Canadian Experience
Author Raphael D Curry-Stevens A and Bryant T
Date 2007
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description An excellent document that overviews constraints to addressing social determinants of health
URL wwwhealthpolicyjrnlcomarticleS0168-851028082900083-3abstract
Bearing the Brunt How the 2008 ndash 2009 Recession Created Poverty for Canadian Families
Author Chandra Pasma
Date May 2010
Source Citizens for Public Justice
Description Recessions create poverty The 2008‐2009 recession was no different as thousands of
Canadian families were pushed into poverty But while we have to wait until 2011 for most standard measures of poverty there are a number of key economic indicators that already reveal the trends of increased poverty and economic insecurity throughout the recession
URL httpwwwcpjcaencontentbearing-brunt
Better Care Sooner The Plan to Improve Emergency Care (2010)
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date December 2010
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Better Care Sooner is a plan focused on five key elements access to doctors nurses and other health care professionals streamlined patient-centred emergency care care for seniors people with mental illness and others with complex needs appropriate use of paramedics and the 811 nurse line and funding and better health results for patients
URL wwwgovnscahealthbettercaresooner
6
Bridging the Gap From Poverty to Independence What is the Role of Canadian Food Banks
Author Candace Weimer
Date January 2009
Source Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives
Description According to this January 2009 report by the need for food banks in Canada has risen dramatically since the food bank system was put in place in 1981 with the opening of the countrys first food bank in Edmonton The CCPA report examines how the now ubiquitous system can be further utilized to combat the underlying need for peoples reliance upon them
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsbridging-gap-poverty-independence
Building a Healthy Future Bacirctir un avenir en santeacute
Author Canadian Public Health Association Health Canada
Date 1999
Source Health Canada
Description This is a plain-language popular version of Toward a Healthy Future Second Report on the Health of Canadians (1999)
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-engpdf wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-frapdf
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Conference Highlights
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Post Conference Report
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
7
Canada A Land of Missed Opportunity for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Toba Bryant Dennis Raphael Ted Schrecker Ronald Labonte
Date 2011
Source Health Policy 101 (44-58)
Description The first 25 years of universal public health insurance in Canada saw major reductions in
income-related health inequalities related to conditions most amenable to medical treatment While equity issues related to health care coverage and access remain important the social determinants of health (SDH) represent the next frontier for reducing health inequalities a point reinforced by the work of the World Health Organizationrsquos Commission on Social Determinants of Health
URL httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed20888059
The Chief Public Healthrsquos Officerrsquos Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2011 2010 2009 2008
Author Dr David Butler-Jones
Date
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is the Chief Public Health Officers third annual report on the state of public health in Canada The report examines the state of health and well-being of Canadas seniors including factors that positively or negatively influence healthy aging such as falls and related injuries mental health abuse and neglect social connectedness healthy living and care and services From this examination priority areas for action are identified where Canada can further foster optimal conditions for healthy aging
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccacphorsphc-respcacspindex-engphp
Chronic Disease in Ontario and Canada Determinants Risk Factors and Prevention Priorities
Author Haydon E Roerecke M Giesbrecht N Rehm J amp Kobus-Matthews M
Date 2006
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description This report draws links between evidence determinants and risk factors of chronic disease in Canada and considers options for health messages and action steps in chronic disease prevention It is also designed to inform best practices by providing an overview of available evidence The report was commissioned by the OCDPA to provide an epidemiological and conceptual context for its current work as well as to provide a resource for other provincial territorial and national alliances and groups focusing on chronic disease prevention
URL httpwwwhealthyenvironmentforkidscaresourceschronic-disease-ontario-and-canada-determinants-risk-factors-and-prevention-priorities
Closing the Gap in a Generation Health Equity Through Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2008
Source World Health Organization
Description This report is the result of a three-year study conducted under the auspices of the World Health Organization (Commission on Social Determinants of Health) The Commission was chaired by Sir Michael Marmot and included the input of hundreds of experts on global health worldwide It synthesizes global evidence on the social determinants of health and their impact on health inequity and to make recommendations for action to
8
address that inequity The report itself is 250 pages long and is available online in multiple languages The overarching recommendations are to (1) Improve daily living conditions (2) Tackle the inequitable distribution of power money and resources and (3) Measure and understand the problem and assess the impact of action
URL httpwwwwhointsocial_determinantsthecommissionfinalreportenindexhtml
Closing the Gap Policy into Practice on Social Determinants of Health Discussion Paper for the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2011
Source World Health Organization
Description This discussion paper aims to inform proceedings at the World conference on social Determinants of Health (ldquoWorld conferencerdquo) about how countries can implement action on social determinants of health (ldquosocial determinantsrdquo) including the recommendations of the commission on social Determinants of Health (ldquothe commissionrdquo) Evidence from countries that have made progress in addressing social determinants and reducing health inequities shows that action is required across all of five key building blocks which have been selected as the five World conference themes
URL httpwwwwhointsdhconferenceDiscussion-paper-ENpdf
A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Date 2007
Source World Health Organization
Description A document outlining the World Health Organizationrsquos framework for action on Social Determinants of Health
URL wwwwhointsocial_determinantsresourcescsdh_framework_action_05_07pdf
Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Release 10 Compeacutetences essentielles en santeacute publiques au Canada Version 10
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2007
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Core competencies are the essential knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health This document identifies and explains what core competencies are why we need them and how they are developed core competency statements and provides important and effective references and appendicies that provide clear information and direction
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaccph-cesppdfscc-manual-eng090407pdf
The Cost of Poverty in Nova Scotia
Author Angella MacEwen with Christine Saulnier
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description For those who argue that we cannot afford to end poverty this report makes clear that we cannot afford to ignore it There is obviously a moral imperative to end poverty first and foremost for those living in poverty But there also exists a compelling business case to be made for effective poverty reduction strategies because very real costs of poverty are borne by society as a whole
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsE28089costE28089E28089povertyE28089-novaE28089scotia
9
Critical Public Health
Author Dennis Raphael Isolde Daiski Beryl Pilkington Toba Bryant Miha Dinca-Panaitescu amp Serban Dinca-Panaitescu
Date 2011
Source Health Studies Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto
Description A toxic combination of poor social policies and programmes unfair economic arrangements and bad politics the experiences of poor Canadians with Type 2 diabetes Critical Public Health
URL wwwtandfonlinecomloiccph20
Developing a Canadian Economic Case for Financing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Hay D I
Date 2007
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description Do investments in the social determinants of health (such as early childhood development educational opportunities the quality of jobs safe communities family income) have economic consequences If so what particular investments have the strongest relationships with economic outcomes In April 2007 CPRN on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) convened a roundtable of national and international experts to explore the economic case for financing the social determinants of health building on the 2006 CPRN paper Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health by David Hay In this report David Hay provides a synopsis of the available research and the roundtable discussion
URL wwwcprnorgdocuments49485_ENpdf
Economic Cost for Chronic Disease in Canada ndash 1995-2003
Author Patra J PopovaS Rehm J Bondy S Flint R amp Giesbrecht N
Date 2007
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description Chronic diseases have serious impacts they cause premature death and have major adverse effects on the quality of life of affected individuals and create large adverse economic effects on families communities and societies in general As both direct and indirect costs of chronic disease are significantly high an effective prevention approach can indeed minimize the economic and social burden to the health of society as a whole The objective of cost of illness studies is to estimate direct cost attributable to illness and indirect costs attributable to productivity and other losses due to morbidity or mortality The cost estimates reported within this report are derived from existing data and meta-analyses No original epidemiologic data were generated for the purpose of this report The main resources used in this overview and analysis are published reports and government documents that provided costs estimates for specific chronic diseases by a province or in some cases multiple diseases for several provinces
URL httpwwwcbcncaindexphppageaction=contentpageampid=3393amplang=en
Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research 2nd
Edition
Author Ralph J DiClemente (Editor) Richard A Crosby (Editor) Michelle Kegler (Editor)
Date 2009
Source Jossey-Bass
Description This text offers an action-oriented epidemiologic approach to understanding the risk factors affecting adolescent health and what can be done in response Drawing on the leading experts in the field this reference provides a survey and assessment of
10
adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
6
Bridging the Gap From Poverty to Independence What is the Role of Canadian Food Banks
Author Candace Weimer
Date January 2009
Source Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives
Description According to this January 2009 report by the need for food banks in Canada has risen dramatically since the food bank system was put in place in 1981 with the opening of the countrys first food bank in Edmonton The CCPA report examines how the now ubiquitous system can be further utilized to combat the underlying need for peoples reliance upon them
URL httpwwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsbridging-gap-poverty-independence
Building a Healthy Future Bacirctir un avenir en santeacute
Author Canadian Public Health Association Health Canada
Date 1999
Source Health Canada
Description This is a plain-language popular version of Toward a Healthy Future Second Report on the Health of Canadians (1999)
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-engpdf wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfbuilding-frapdf
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Conference Highlights
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
Building Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty A Conference ndash Post Conference Report
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2011
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description The ldquoBuilding Wellbeing and Prosperity Together Taking Action on Poverty in Nova Scotiardquo conference was hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse The conference goals were to improve understanding about the costs of poverty ndash human social and economic share ideas about how we can reduce poverty learn about barriers to reducing poverty and how we can overcome them learn more about how we can reduce poverty by working together ndash as governments businesses nonprofit organizations and community groups ndash with those living in poverty and develop our ability as a community to be involved and active in reducing poverty
URL httphpclearinghousenetblogsendingpovertynspageshomeaspx
7
Canada A Land of Missed Opportunity for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Toba Bryant Dennis Raphael Ted Schrecker Ronald Labonte
Date 2011
Source Health Policy 101 (44-58)
Description The first 25 years of universal public health insurance in Canada saw major reductions in
income-related health inequalities related to conditions most amenable to medical treatment While equity issues related to health care coverage and access remain important the social determinants of health (SDH) represent the next frontier for reducing health inequalities a point reinforced by the work of the World Health Organizationrsquos Commission on Social Determinants of Health
URL httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed20888059
The Chief Public Healthrsquos Officerrsquos Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2011 2010 2009 2008
Author Dr David Butler-Jones
Date
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is the Chief Public Health Officers third annual report on the state of public health in Canada The report examines the state of health and well-being of Canadas seniors including factors that positively or negatively influence healthy aging such as falls and related injuries mental health abuse and neglect social connectedness healthy living and care and services From this examination priority areas for action are identified where Canada can further foster optimal conditions for healthy aging
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccacphorsphc-respcacspindex-engphp
Chronic Disease in Ontario and Canada Determinants Risk Factors and Prevention Priorities
Author Haydon E Roerecke M Giesbrecht N Rehm J amp Kobus-Matthews M
Date 2006
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description This report draws links between evidence determinants and risk factors of chronic disease in Canada and considers options for health messages and action steps in chronic disease prevention It is also designed to inform best practices by providing an overview of available evidence The report was commissioned by the OCDPA to provide an epidemiological and conceptual context for its current work as well as to provide a resource for other provincial territorial and national alliances and groups focusing on chronic disease prevention
URL httpwwwhealthyenvironmentforkidscaresourceschronic-disease-ontario-and-canada-determinants-risk-factors-and-prevention-priorities
Closing the Gap in a Generation Health Equity Through Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2008
Source World Health Organization
Description This report is the result of a three-year study conducted under the auspices of the World Health Organization (Commission on Social Determinants of Health) The Commission was chaired by Sir Michael Marmot and included the input of hundreds of experts on global health worldwide It synthesizes global evidence on the social determinants of health and their impact on health inequity and to make recommendations for action to
8
address that inequity The report itself is 250 pages long and is available online in multiple languages The overarching recommendations are to (1) Improve daily living conditions (2) Tackle the inequitable distribution of power money and resources and (3) Measure and understand the problem and assess the impact of action
URL httpwwwwhointsocial_determinantsthecommissionfinalreportenindexhtml
Closing the Gap Policy into Practice on Social Determinants of Health Discussion Paper for the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2011
Source World Health Organization
Description This discussion paper aims to inform proceedings at the World conference on social Determinants of Health (ldquoWorld conferencerdquo) about how countries can implement action on social determinants of health (ldquosocial determinantsrdquo) including the recommendations of the commission on social Determinants of Health (ldquothe commissionrdquo) Evidence from countries that have made progress in addressing social determinants and reducing health inequities shows that action is required across all of five key building blocks which have been selected as the five World conference themes
URL httpwwwwhointsdhconferenceDiscussion-paper-ENpdf
A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Date 2007
Source World Health Organization
Description A document outlining the World Health Organizationrsquos framework for action on Social Determinants of Health
URL wwwwhointsocial_determinantsresourcescsdh_framework_action_05_07pdf
Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Release 10 Compeacutetences essentielles en santeacute publiques au Canada Version 10
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2007
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Core competencies are the essential knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health This document identifies and explains what core competencies are why we need them and how they are developed core competency statements and provides important and effective references and appendicies that provide clear information and direction
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaccph-cesppdfscc-manual-eng090407pdf
The Cost of Poverty in Nova Scotia
Author Angella MacEwen with Christine Saulnier
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description For those who argue that we cannot afford to end poverty this report makes clear that we cannot afford to ignore it There is obviously a moral imperative to end poverty first and foremost for those living in poverty But there also exists a compelling business case to be made for effective poverty reduction strategies because very real costs of poverty are borne by society as a whole
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsE28089costE28089E28089povertyE28089-novaE28089scotia
9
Critical Public Health
Author Dennis Raphael Isolde Daiski Beryl Pilkington Toba Bryant Miha Dinca-Panaitescu amp Serban Dinca-Panaitescu
Date 2011
Source Health Studies Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto
Description A toxic combination of poor social policies and programmes unfair economic arrangements and bad politics the experiences of poor Canadians with Type 2 diabetes Critical Public Health
URL wwwtandfonlinecomloiccph20
Developing a Canadian Economic Case for Financing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Hay D I
Date 2007
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description Do investments in the social determinants of health (such as early childhood development educational opportunities the quality of jobs safe communities family income) have economic consequences If so what particular investments have the strongest relationships with economic outcomes In April 2007 CPRN on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) convened a roundtable of national and international experts to explore the economic case for financing the social determinants of health building on the 2006 CPRN paper Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health by David Hay In this report David Hay provides a synopsis of the available research and the roundtable discussion
URL wwwcprnorgdocuments49485_ENpdf
Economic Cost for Chronic Disease in Canada ndash 1995-2003
Author Patra J PopovaS Rehm J Bondy S Flint R amp Giesbrecht N
Date 2007
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description Chronic diseases have serious impacts they cause premature death and have major adverse effects on the quality of life of affected individuals and create large adverse economic effects on families communities and societies in general As both direct and indirect costs of chronic disease are significantly high an effective prevention approach can indeed minimize the economic and social burden to the health of society as a whole The objective of cost of illness studies is to estimate direct cost attributable to illness and indirect costs attributable to productivity and other losses due to morbidity or mortality The cost estimates reported within this report are derived from existing data and meta-analyses No original epidemiologic data were generated for the purpose of this report The main resources used in this overview and analysis are published reports and government documents that provided costs estimates for specific chronic diseases by a province or in some cases multiple diseases for several provinces
URL httpwwwcbcncaindexphppageaction=contentpageampid=3393amplang=en
Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research 2nd
Edition
Author Ralph J DiClemente (Editor) Richard A Crosby (Editor) Michelle Kegler (Editor)
Date 2009
Source Jossey-Bass
Description This text offers an action-oriented epidemiologic approach to understanding the risk factors affecting adolescent health and what can be done in response Drawing on the leading experts in the field this reference provides a survey and assessment of
10
adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
7
Canada A Land of Missed Opportunity for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Toba Bryant Dennis Raphael Ted Schrecker Ronald Labonte
Date 2011
Source Health Policy 101 (44-58)
Description The first 25 years of universal public health insurance in Canada saw major reductions in
income-related health inequalities related to conditions most amenable to medical treatment While equity issues related to health care coverage and access remain important the social determinants of health (SDH) represent the next frontier for reducing health inequalities a point reinforced by the work of the World Health Organizationrsquos Commission on Social Determinants of Health
URL httpwwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed20888059
The Chief Public Healthrsquos Officerrsquos Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2011 2010 2009 2008
Author Dr David Butler-Jones
Date
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is the Chief Public Health Officers third annual report on the state of public health in Canada The report examines the state of health and well-being of Canadas seniors including factors that positively or negatively influence healthy aging such as falls and related injuries mental health abuse and neglect social connectedness healthy living and care and services From this examination priority areas for action are identified where Canada can further foster optimal conditions for healthy aging
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccacphorsphc-respcacspindex-engphp
Chronic Disease in Ontario and Canada Determinants Risk Factors and Prevention Priorities
Author Haydon E Roerecke M Giesbrecht N Rehm J amp Kobus-Matthews M
Date 2006
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description This report draws links between evidence determinants and risk factors of chronic disease in Canada and considers options for health messages and action steps in chronic disease prevention It is also designed to inform best practices by providing an overview of available evidence The report was commissioned by the OCDPA to provide an epidemiological and conceptual context for its current work as well as to provide a resource for other provincial territorial and national alliances and groups focusing on chronic disease prevention
URL httpwwwhealthyenvironmentforkidscaresourceschronic-disease-ontario-and-canada-determinants-risk-factors-and-prevention-priorities
Closing the Gap in a Generation Health Equity Through Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2008
Source World Health Organization
Description This report is the result of a three-year study conducted under the auspices of the World Health Organization (Commission on Social Determinants of Health) The Commission was chaired by Sir Michael Marmot and included the input of hundreds of experts on global health worldwide It synthesizes global evidence on the social determinants of health and their impact on health inequity and to make recommendations for action to
8
address that inequity The report itself is 250 pages long and is available online in multiple languages The overarching recommendations are to (1) Improve daily living conditions (2) Tackle the inequitable distribution of power money and resources and (3) Measure and understand the problem and assess the impact of action
URL httpwwwwhointsocial_determinantsthecommissionfinalreportenindexhtml
Closing the Gap Policy into Practice on Social Determinants of Health Discussion Paper for the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2011
Source World Health Organization
Description This discussion paper aims to inform proceedings at the World conference on social Determinants of Health (ldquoWorld conferencerdquo) about how countries can implement action on social determinants of health (ldquosocial determinantsrdquo) including the recommendations of the commission on social Determinants of Health (ldquothe commissionrdquo) Evidence from countries that have made progress in addressing social determinants and reducing health inequities shows that action is required across all of five key building blocks which have been selected as the five World conference themes
URL httpwwwwhointsdhconferenceDiscussion-paper-ENpdf
A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Date 2007
Source World Health Organization
Description A document outlining the World Health Organizationrsquos framework for action on Social Determinants of Health
URL wwwwhointsocial_determinantsresourcescsdh_framework_action_05_07pdf
Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Release 10 Compeacutetences essentielles en santeacute publiques au Canada Version 10
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2007
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Core competencies are the essential knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health This document identifies and explains what core competencies are why we need them and how they are developed core competency statements and provides important and effective references and appendicies that provide clear information and direction
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaccph-cesppdfscc-manual-eng090407pdf
The Cost of Poverty in Nova Scotia
Author Angella MacEwen with Christine Saulnier
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description For those who argue that we cannot afford to end poverty this report makes clear that we cannot afford to ignore it There is obviously a moral imperative to end poverty first and foremost for those living in poverty But there also exists a compelling business case to be made for effective poverty reduction strategies because very real costs of poverty are borne by society as a whole
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsE28089costE28089E28089povertyE28089-novaE28089scotia
9
Critical Public Health
Author Dennis Raphael Isolde Daiski Beryl Pilkington Toba Bryant Miha Dinca-Panaitescu amp Serban Dinca-Panaitescu
Date 2011
Source Health Studies Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto
Description A toxic combination of poor social policies and programmes unfair economic arrangements and bad politics the experiences of poor Canadians with Type 2 diabetes Critical Public Health
URL wwwtandfonlinecomloiccph20
Developing a Canadian Economic Case for Financing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Hay D I
Date 2007
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description Do investments in the social determinants of health (such as early childhood development educational opportunities the quality of jobs safe communities family income) have economic consequences If so what particular investments have the strongest relationships with economic outcomes In April 2007 CPRN on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) convened a roundtable of national and international experts to explore the economic case for financing the social determinants of health building on the 2006 CPRN paper Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health by David Hay In this report David Hay provides a synopsis of the available research and the roundtable discussion
URL wwwcprnorgdocuments49485_ENpdf
Economic Cost for Chronic Disease in Canada ndash 1995-2003
Author Patra J PopovaS Rehm J Bondy S Flint R amp Giesbrecht N
Date 2007
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description Chronic diseases have serious impacts they cause premature death and have major adverse effects on the quality of life of affected individuals and create large adverse economic effects on families communities and societies in general As both direct and indirect costs of chronic disease are significantly high an effective prevention approach can indeed minimize the economic and social burden to the health of society as a whole The objective of cost of illness studies is to estimate direct cost attributable to illness and indirect costs attributable to productivity and other losses due to morbidity or mortality The cost estimates reported within this report are derived from existing data and meta-analyses No original epidemiologic data were generated for the purpose of this report The main resources used in this overview and analysis are published reports and government documents that provided costs estimates for specific chronic diseases by a province or in some cases multiple diseases for several provinces
URL httpwwwcbcncaindexphppageaction=contentpageampid=3393amplang=en
Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research 2nd
Edition
Author Ralph J DiClemente (Editor) Richard A Crosby (Editor) Michelle Kegler (Editor)
Date 2009
Source Jossey-Bass
Description This text offers an action-oriented epidemiologic approach to understanding the risk factors affecting adolescent health and what can be done in response Drawing on the leading experts in the field this reference provides a survey and assessment of
10
adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
8
address that inequity The report itself is 250 pages long and is available online in multiple languages The overarching recommendations are to (1) Improve daily living conditions (2) Tackle the inequitable distribution of power money and resources and (3) Measure and understand the problem and assess the impact of action
URL httpwwwwhointsocial_determinantsthecommissionfinalreportenindexhtml
Closing the Gap Policy into Practice on Social Determinants of Health Discussion Paper for the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health
Author WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2011
Source World Health Organization
Description This discussion paper aims to inform proceedings at the World conference on social Determinants of Health (ldquoWorld conferencerdquo) about how countries can implement action on social determinants of health (ldquosocial determinantsrdquo) including the recommendations of the commission on social Determinants of Health (ldquothe commissionrdquo) Evidence from countries that have made progress in addressing social determinants and reducing health inequities shows that action is required across all of five key building blocks which have been selected as the five World conference themes
URL httpwwwwhointsdhconferenceDiscussion-paper-ENpdf
A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Date 2007
Source World Health Organization
Description A document outlining the World Health Organizationrsquos framework for action on Social Determinants of Health
URL wwwwhointsocial_determinantsresourcescsdh_framework_action_05_07pdf
Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Release 10 Compeacutetences essentielles en santeacute publiques au Canada Version 10
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2007
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Core competencies are the essential knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of public health This document identifies and explains what core competencies are why we need them and how they are developed core competency statements and provides important and effective references and appendicies that provide clear information and direction
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaccph-cesppdfscc-manual-eng090407pdf
The Cost of Poverty in Nova Scotia
Author Angella MacEwen with Christine Saulnier
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Description For those who argue that we cannot afford to end poverty this report makes clear that we cannot afford to ignore it There is obviously a moral imperative to end poverty first and foremost for those living in poverty But there also exists a compelling business case to be made for effective poverty reduction strategies because very real costs of poverty are borne by society as a whole
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsE28089costE28089E28089povertyE28089-novaE28089scotia
9
Critical Public Health
Author Dennis Raphael Isolde Daiski Beryl Pilkington Toba Bryant Miha Dinca-Panaitescu amp Serban Dinca-Panaitescu
Date 2011
Source Health Studies Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto
Description A toxic combination of poor social policies and programmes unfair economic arrangements and bad politics the experiences of poor Canadians with Type 2 diabetes Critical Public Health
URL wwwtandfonlinecomloiccph20
Developing a Canadian Economic Case for Financing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Hay D I
Date 2007
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description Do investments in the social determinants of health (such as early childhood development educational opportunities the quality of jobs safe communities family income) have economic consequences If so what particular investments have the strongest relationships with economic outcomes In April 2007 CPRN on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) convened a roundtable of national and international experts to explore the economic case for financing the social determinants of health building on the 2006 CPRN paper Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health by David Hay In this report David Hay provides a synopsis of the available research and the roundtable discussion
URL wwwcprnorgdocuments49485_ENpdf
Economic Cost for Chronic Disease in Canada ndash 1995-2003
Author Patra J PopovaS Rehm J Bondy S Flint R amp Giesbrecht N
Date 2007
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description Chronic diseases have serious impacts they cause premature death and have major adverse effects on the quality of life of affected individuals and create large adverse economic effects on families communities and societies in general As both direct and indirect costs of chronic disease are significantly high an effective prevention approach can indeed minimize the economic and social burden to the health of society as a whole The objective of cost of illness studies is to estimate direct cost attributable to illness and indirect costs attributable to productivity and other losses due to morbidity or mortality The cost estimates reported within this report are derived from existing data and meta-analyses No original epidemiologic data were generated for the purpose of this report The main resources used in this overview and analysis are published reports and government documents that provided costs estimates for specific chronic diseases by a province or in some cases multiple diseases for several provinces
URL httpwwwcbcncaindexphppageaction=contentpageampid=3393amplang=en
Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research 2nd
Edition
Author Ralph J DiClemente (Editor) Richard A Crosby (Editor) Michelle Kegler (Editor)
Date 2009
Source Jossey-Bass
Description This text offers an action-oriented epidemiologic approach to understanding the risk factors affecting adolescent health and what can be done in response Drawing on the leading experts in the field this reference provides a survey and assessment of
10
adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
9
Critical Public Health
Author Dennis Raphael Isolde Daiski Beryl Pilkington Toba Bryant Miha Dinca-Panaitescu amp Serban Dinca-Panaitescu
Date 2011
Source Health Studies Department of Social Sciences University of Toronto
Description A toxic combination of poor social policies and programmes unfair economic arrangements and bad politics the experiences of poor Canadians with Type 2 diabetes Critical Public Health
URL wwwtandfonlinecomloiccph20
Developing a Canadian Economic Case for Financing the Social Determinants of Health
Author Hay D I
Date 2007
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description Do investments in the social determinants of health (such as early childhood development educational opportunities the quality of jobs safe communities family income) have economic consequences If so what particular investments have the strongest relationships with economic outcomes In April 2007 CPRN on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) convened a roundtable of national and international experts to explore the economic case for financing the social determinants of health building on the 2006 CPRN paper Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health by David Hay In this report David Hay provides a synopsis of the available research and the roundtable discussion
URL wwwcprnorgdocuments49485_ENpdf
Economic Cost for Chronic Disease in Canada ndash 1995-2003
Author Patra J PopovaS Rehm J Bondy S Flint R amp Giesbrecht N
Date 2007
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and the Ontario Public Health Association
Description Chronic diseases have serious impacts they cause premature death and have major adverse effects on the quality of life of affected individuals and create large adverse economic effects on families communities and societies in general As both direct and indirect costs of chronic disease are significantly high an effective prevention approach can indeed minimize the economic and social burden to the health of society as a whole The objective of cost of illness studies is to estimate direct cost attributable to illness and indirect costs attributable to productivity and other losses due to morbidity or mortality The cost estimates reported within this report are derived from existing data and meta-analyses No original epidemiologic data were generated for the purpose of this report The main resources used in this overview and analysis are published reports and government documents that provided costs estimates for specific chronic diseases by a province or in some cases multiple diseases for several provinces
URL httpwwwcbcncaindexphppageaction=contentpageampid=3393amplang=en
Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research 2nd
Edition
Author Ralph J DiClemente (Editor) Richard A Crosby (Editor) Michelle Kegler (Editor)
Date 2009
Source Jossey-Bass
Description This text offers an action-oriented epidemiologic approach to understanding the risk factors affecting adolescent health and what can be done in response Drawing on the leading experts in the field this reference provides a survey and assessment of
10
adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
10
adolescent health risk behaviors such as smoking violence teen pregnancy and AIDS Also described are trends and changes in risk behaviors over time important theoretical models for developing interventions prevention strategies for each risk behavior and effective treatment modalities The text covers individual level approaches community-based approaches as well as ecological approaches
URL httpwwwjosseybasscomWileyCDAWileyTitleproductCd-0470179139html
Equity Social Determinants and Public Health Programmes
Author Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights WHO
Date 2010
Source World Health Organization
Description This book was commissioned by the Department of Ethics Equity Trade and Human Rights as part of the work undertaken by the Priority Public Health Conditions Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in collaboration with 16 of the major public health programs of WHO alcohol-related disorders cardiovascular diseases child health diabetes food safety HIVAIDS maternal health malaria mental health neglected tropical diseases nutrition oral health sexual and reproductive health tobacco and health tuberculosis and violence and injuries
URL appswhointbookordersanglaisdetart1jspsesslan=1ampcodlan=1ampcodcol=15ampcodcch=785
Escaping from the Phantom Zone Social Determinants of Health Public Health Units and Public Policy in Canada
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion International
Description Despite the Canadian record of concern with the social determinants of health (SDOH) actual public health activities consistent with such an approach are sporadic at best Canadian research and advocacy activities in the service of strengthening the SDOH are so divorced from everyday public policy activity media discourse and public awareness as to metaphorically suggest that SDOH researchers and advocates exist in a Phantom Zone of irrelevance
URL httpheaprooxfordjournalsorgcontent242193abstract
Financial Security and Debt in Atlantic Canada
Author Tran K amp Colman R
Date 2008
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report examines trends in household wealth since the 1980smdashin Canada as a whole and in the Atlantic region In particular it looks at trends in wealth distribution including Atlantic Canadarsquos share of national wealth and in the portion of wealth owned by the top middle and lower wealth groups
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdflivstandfinsecpdf
Foundations for the Future A Backgrounder on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities
Author The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Date 2006
Source The National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health
Description This report summarizes the results of 2 environmental scans undertaken to answer the
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
11
questions 1) What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect health status 2) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to foster positive change in the social determinants of health 3) What initiatives have been implemented in Canada and other countries to reduce health inequities particularly among marginalized people
URL httpwwwcwhncaennode40540
Good Places to Live ndash Poverty and Public Housing in Canada
Author Jim Silver
Date February 2011
Source Fernwood Publishing
Description Public housing projects are stigmatized and stereotyped as bad places to live as havens of poverty illegal activity and violence In many cities they are being bulldozed ostensibly for these reasons but also because the land on which they are located has become so valuable In Good Places to Live Jim Silver argues that the problems with which it is so often associated are not inherent to public housing but are the result of structural inequalities and neoliberal government policies
URL httpwwwfernwoodpublishingcaGood-Places-to-Live
Growing Up in North America The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the US and Mexico Grandir en Ameacuterique du Nord Le bien-ecirctre eacuteconomique des enfants au Canada aux Eacutetats-Unis et au Mexique
Author Canadian Council on Social Development The Annie E Casey Foundation Red por los Derechos de la Infancia en Meacutexico The Population Reference Bureau
Date 2008
Source Canadian Council on Social Development
Description The Economic Well-being of Children in Canada the United States and Mexico provides reliable and up-to-date data on a range of measures including family incomes and childrens access to basic goods such as housing and health care The report also examines the determinants of childrens economic well-being in the three countries using indicators related to social and demographic trends the labour markets and the scope of public resources available to improve the economic security of the continents 250 million young people
URL LrsquoURL
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Englishpdf
wwwccsdcapubs2008cinaTriEcono_Frenchpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2010
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2010
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the Report Card on Homelessness is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCard2010_Report_Cardpdf
Halifax Report Card on Homelessness 2009
Author Community Action on Homelessness
Date 2009
Source Community Action on Homelessness
Description The Halifax Report Card on Homelessness documents the current state of
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
12
homelessness using indicators that monitor changes in homelessness housing and income over time The goal of the first Report Card is to profile homelessness in Halifax and to introduce some of the organizations and programs that are working to reduce
the impact of homelessness
URL wwwcahhalifaxorgReportCardHalifax_Report_Cardpdf
Health Care in Canada 2007 Les soins de santeacute au Canada 2007
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2007
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description Since 2000 Health Care in Canada (HCIC) has provided current information about the status of the health system and the health of Canadians HCIC continues to be a leading resource for broader discussions about current and emerging key health care issues
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductshcic2007_fpdf
The Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project Are Widening Income Inequalities Making Canada Less Healthy
Author Dunn J
Date 2002
Source Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
Description This report highlights studies suggesting that the gap between the rich and poor erodes the health of the population
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcHDP-proj-fullpdfsearch=T20Are20Widening 20Income20Inequalities20Making20Canada20Less20Healthy
Health for All A Critical Analysis of Public Health Policies in Eight European Countries
Author Editors Hogstedt C Moberg H Lundgren B amp Backhans M
Date 2008
Source Swedish National Institute of Public Health
Description This book compares and describes health equity strategies and their potential successes from 8 countries (Denmark Finland England Italy Netherlands Norway Spain and Sweden)
URL wwwfhisePageFiles4171R200821_Health_for_all_komp0809pdf
Health Indicators
Author Statistics Canada
Date 2007
Source Government of Canada
Description This publication is a compilation of over 80 indicators measuring health status non-medical determinants of health health-system performance and community and health-system characteristics These indicators are produced at the health region level as well as at provincial territorial and Canada levels Data used to calculate the indicators are the most recently available and represent a wide range of sources including the Census surveys and administrative records Definitions data quality concepts and methodology notes provide information necessary to interpret the indicators
URL wwwstatcancaenglishfreepub82-221-XIE82-221-XIE2007001pdf
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
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Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
13
Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada Essential Readings
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2010
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Health and quality of life are vital social reflections The way a society distributes resources amongst its population tells us a great deal about the society itself This unique volume unites readings that explore the integral link between quality of life and public policy choices
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Health Promotion Glossary
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 1998
Source World Health Organization
Description WHOrsquos Health Promotion Glossary was written to facilitate understanding communication and cooperation among those engaged in health promotion at the local regional national and global levels The first edition was released in 1986 and the second in 1998 In 2006 an update including 10 new terms to be included in the Glossary was published in Health Promotion International
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocshp_glossary_enpdf
Health Promotion in Canada Critical Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author ONeill Pederson Dupeacutereacute and Rootman (EDs)
Date 2007
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Provides a thorough update of the first edition which was published in 1994 and had a huge impact in Canada and internationally This contributed volume is thematically divided into six key partsmdashconceptual national provincial international practical perspectives and concluding thoughtsmdashand provides a comprehensive profile of the history and evolution of health promotion in Canada Adopting a criticalsociological and historical perspective this book offers case studies from each region of Canada and examines what the future holds for health promotion worldwide
URL wwwcspiorgbookshealth_promotion_canada
Health Promotion in Canada Perspectives and Future Prospectives
Author Blake Poland
Date 2007
Source
Description Originally presented at a conference in Brazil in 2006 this paper provides an overview of the development of health promotion in Canada It includes reflections on the social political and economic context of the field
URL redalycuaemexmxredalycpdf40840820102pdf
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
14
Healthy Canadians A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes en santeacute Rapport feacutedeacutera sur les indicateurs comparables de la santeacute 2006
Author Health Canada
Date 2006
Source Health Canada
Description A Federal Report on Comparable Health Indicators 2006 provides Canadians with the most recent information available on the performance of our health care system This report presents cumulative data on a number of indicators for the general population It also includes available data on First Nations living on-reserve and recognized Inuit and Canadian military personnel as the federal government is responsible for delivering health services to these populations
URL LrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs2006-fed-comp-indicat2006-fed-comp-indicat-frapdf
Healthy People Healthy Communities Using the Population Health Approach in Nova Scotia
Author Nova Scotia Department of Health
Date 2002
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health
Description The purpose of this document is to explain what is meant by a population health approach and to offer real life examples of a population health approach in action right here in Nova Scotia
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPopulationHealthApproachpdf
A Healthy Productive Canada A Determinant of Health Approach Un Canada en Santeacute et productif Une approche axeacutee sur les determinants de la santeacute
Author The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology Senate Subcommittee on Population Health
Date 2009
Source Government of Canada
Description The aim of this report is to clearly demonstrate the need to implement a population health information system with longitudinal capacity that can monitor evaluate and report on well being throughout the human life course is required It also suggests community initiatives that integrate education health and social services are required to reduce disparities and stem the prevalence of disease and increase productivity
URL lrsquoURL
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenatecom-epopu-erep-erephealth1jun09-epdf
wwwparlgcca402parlbuscommbussenateCom-fpopu-frep-frephealthjun09-fpdf
How are Canadians REALLY Doing The First Report of the Institute of Wellbeing
Author
Date June 2009
Source Institute of Well Being
Description This is the first report released by the new Institute of Wellbeing ndash an independent non-partisan Canadian and international network It presents the results of three research studies carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) the Institutersquos signature product
URL httpciwcareportsenHistoryACloserLookAtSelectGroups_FullReportpdf
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
15
How Healthy are Rural Canadians Comment se portent les Canadiens vivant en milieu rural
Author DesMeules M and Pong R
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report focuses on the analyses of several pan-Canadian data sources in order to examine whether there are differences in health between rural and urban Canadians The overarching objective of the report is to create a broader understanding of rural health needs and to inform and support policy and program development
URL LrsquoURL
httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsacknowledgements_rural_canadians_2006_report_epdf httpsecurecihicacihiwebproductsrural_canadians_2006_report_fpdf
How Our Programs Affect Population Health Determinants A Workbook for Better Planning and Accountability
Author Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Date 2003
Source Population Health Branch Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Description Community members funders and health workers are interested in knowing more about how their health promotion activities contribute to change in population health determinants This workbook is designed to help all three ldquostakeholdersrdquo to do this
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spprogphd-progdsppdfprogphd_work_epdf
Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places Ameacuteliorer la santeacute des Canadiens Une introduction agrave la santeacute en milieu urbain
Author Canadian Institute for Health Information
Date 2006
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This report looks at some of those factors to explore why collectively people who live in some urban areas are healthier than others Improving the Health of Canadians An Introduction to Health in Urban Places explores how the spaces and places in urban areas specifically neighbourhood and housing characteristics may influence the lives and health of Canadians who live in them
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsPH_Full_Report_Englishpdf securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=PG_471_Fampcw_topic=471ampcw_rel=AR_1217_F
Improving the Health of Canadians Health Promotion Priorities for Canada
Author Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Date 2007
Source Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Description Preventing chronic diseases is a vital for Canadarsquos future It is estimated that 80 of premature heart disease stroke and type II diabetes and 40 of cancer could be prevented through healthy diet regular physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products This document highlights 3 priority areas for federal action to advance chronic disease prevention in Canada 1) Addressing determinants of physical activity healthy eating and healthy weights 2) Building a Strong Public Health Response to Chronic Diseases and 3) Protecting Canadians from tobacco exposure
URL cdpac4poyntzdezigncommediaphpmid=349
An Inclusion Lens Workbook for Looking at Social and Economic Exclusion and Inclusion
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
16
Author Shookner M
Date 2002
Source Population and Public Health Branch - Atlantic Health Canada
Description This document describes a tool for analyzing legislation policies programs and practices to determine whether they promote the social and economic inclusion of individuals families and communities It offers guiding questions to work through the issues and key considerations in setting an action plan
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticpdfinclusion_lens-Epdf
Integrating SDOH and Health Equity into Canadian Public Health Practice Environmental Scan 2010
Author Dr Brent Moloughney of BWM Health Consultants Inc
Date March 2011
Source National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
Description The National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health were created ldquoto promote and improve the use of [the results of] scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices and policies in Canada They identify knowledge gaps foster networks and translate existing knowledge to produce and exchange relevant accessible and evidence-informed products with researchers practitioners and policy-makersrdquo
URL wwwnccdhcasupportfilesEnvironmental-Scan-2010pdf
Interactive Domain Model (IDM) Best Practices Approach to Better Health Follow-up to IDM Use and Impacts
Author Kahan B Groulx D Pui-Hing Wong J
Date 2007
Source Centre for Health Promotion University of Toronto
Description According to the IDM best practices are those sets of processes and activities that are consistent with health promotionpublic health values goals and ethics theories and beliefs evidence and understanding of the environment and that are most likely to achieve health promotionpublic health goals in a given situation This report explores IDM its uses and its impact
URL wwwidmbestpracticescapdfIDM_follow-up_October2007_finalpdf
Making Connections ndash Health is a Community Affair
Author Health Determinants Partnership
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This booklet is based on the work of the Health Determinants Partnership Making Connections Project This is an excellent resource to use with community members and clients
URL wwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcprojectsBkengpdf
The Midlife Bulge Promoting Health in Canadarsquos Expanding Midlife Population
Author Lyons R Langille L and Gardner P
Date 2005
Source Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Description This document addresses the health status of Canadas midlife population aged 45-64 It focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health profiles the midlife population proposes five steps to improve midlife health and provides information on the
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
17
planning and initiation of health promotion strategies
URL httpwwwahprcdalcapdfobesity2005_MidlifeBulgepdf
Milestones in Heath Promotion Statements from Global Conferences
Author Health Education and Health Promotion Unit
Date 2009
Source World Health Organizations
Description This compilation of consensus documents brings together Charters Declarations Statements and Recommendations from past Health Promotion conferences With the statements from Ottawa in 1986 to Bangkok in 2005 under one cover this publication is a ready and authoritative reference It includes the Discussion Document on the Concept and Principles of Health Promotion Copenhagen 9-13 July 1984
URL wwwwhointhealthpromotionMilestones_Health_Promotion_05022010pdf
Moving Population and Public Health Knowledge into Action A Casebook of Knowledge Translation Stories
Author CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Date 2006
Source CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Canadian Population Health Initiative
Description Knowledge translation (KT) is a broad concept encompassing all steps between the creation of new knowledge and its application to yield beneficial outcomes for society Successful KT strategies include linkage and exchange communication and education policy change and program and practice improvement initiatives The cases in this document are frank first-hand personal stories that examine both successes and failures in KT
URL wwwcihr-irscgccae30739htmltoc
A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians Nouvelle perspective de la santeacute des canadiens
Author Lalonde M
Date 1981
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This is one of the founding documents in health promotion Since its release in 1974 A New Perspective has challenged traditional views about health and has received and continues to receive national and international acclaim and recognition for its contribution to the health field It has been a cornerstone of Canadas international reputation and a proud historical achievement in the health field This document outlined a conceptual framework for health (called the Health Field Concept) comprising four main elements human biology lifestyle environment and health care organization This innovative framework gave impetus to national and international initiatives in knowledge development health promotion health protection and health care which not only have contributed to the health of Canadians but also to global health initiatives
URL lrsquoURL
wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-engpdf wwwhc-scgccahcs-sssalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfpubs1974-lalondelalonde-frapdf
The Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Card 2010
Author Lesley Frank
Date 2010
Source Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesndashNova Scotia
Description Since 1999 Nova Scotia Child Poverty Report Cards have recorded changes in child poverty rates to track progress on the government of Canadarsquos 1989 promise to end
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
18
child poverty by the year 2000 This yearrsquos report card examines the period 1989 to 2008 the year for which the most recent data is available It also reviews changes for a later period (1997 to 2008) to assess the impact of the 1998 National Child Benefit initiative which is specifically aimed at preventing and reducing child poverty
URL wwwpolicyalternativescapublicationsreportsnova-scotia-child-poverty-report-card-2010
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Author World Health Organization Health and Welfare Canada and Canadian Public Health Association
Date 1986
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is the name of an international agreement signed at the First International Conference on Health Promotion held in Ottawa in 1986 and organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) It is often recognized as one of the key founding document of health promotion It defines health promotion and presents fundamental strategies and approaches for health promotion It also gives concrete examples and practical suggestions regarding how real advances can be achieved and outlines the action required
URL wwwwhointhprNPHdocsottawa_charter_hppdf
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion A Critical Reflection
Author Various
Date 2007
Source Promotion amp Education 2007 Supplement (2) pp 12-16
Description This compilation of documents explores the gaps and gains since the Ottawa charter was first introduced
URL wwwiuhpeorguploadFilePE_Ottawa_07apdf
Overweight and Obesity in Canada A Population Health Perspective Le surpoids et lrsquoobeacutesiteacute au Canada une perspective de la santeacute de la population
Author Raine K
Date 2004
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the current state of knowledge related to the nature and extent of the problem of obesity the impact of obesity as a case for prevention and control a population health perspective on the determinants of obesity and the effectiveness of strategies for addressing obesity and its determinants
URL LrsquoURL
securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_epdf securecihicacihiwebproductsCPHIOverweightandObesityAugust2004_fpdf
Poor No More - Video
Author Suzanne Babin (Producer) and Bert Deveaux (Director)
Date 2008
Source Deveaux Babin Productions
Description Poor No More offers solutions to Canadas working poor The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg where housing is affordable and university education is free They ask themselves if other countries can do this why dont we
URL wwwpoornomorecaindexphp
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
19
Population Health in Action Workbook
Author Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Date 2005
Source Addiction Services and Public Health Services District Health Authorities 1 2 amp 3
Description This workbook is designed to assist persons working in the health field think through how the population health approach can be applied to the work they do The workbook includes a list of reflective questions and examples of resources and stories This workbook can used by both individually or as a group and can be used to assess an existing program or policy or to help design a new initiative
URL httpwwwphanscaPopulation20Health20in20Action20Workbookpdf
Population Health in Canada A Systematic Review
Author Hayes M and Dunn J
Date 1998
Source Canadian Policy Research Networks Inc
Description The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state of population health with particular reference to Canada and the work of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research It traces the development of population health through major source documents critiques policy documents and technical papers
URL httpwwwcprnorgdoccfmdoc=143ampl=en
Population Health Intervention Research Casebook
Author
Date 2011
Source Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) part of the Canadian Institute for Health
Information (CIHI)
Description The over-arching theme that guides the research cases presented in the casebook is health equity The content is organized and presented within three broad categories exploring implementation processes that support PHIR evaluating setting-specific programs and researching multi-component community-wide interventions Within these categories the research cases explore the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the field of PHIR demonstrate impact and lessons learned illustrate uptake by program planners and policy decision-makers and identify implications for research policy and practice
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmlocale=enamppf=PFC1604
The Population Health Template Key Elements and Actions That Define A Population Health Approach
Author Strategic Policy Directorate of the Population and Public Health Branch and with the help of Treena A Chomik PhD who prepared the early versions
Date 2001
Source Health Canada Population and Public Health Branch Strategic Policy Directorate
Description The Population Health Template organizes and consolidates current understandings of population health It outlines the procedures and processes required to implement a population health approach and provides guideposts that help to assess preparedness and capacity to implement population health initiatives
URL wwwphac-aspcgccaph-sppdfdiscussion-engpdf
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
20
Poverty in Canada Implications for Health and Quality
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Poverty in Canada provides a unique interdisciplinary perspective on poverty and its importance to the health and quality of life of Canadians This volume considers a range of issues that will be of great interest to a variety of audiences - those studying or working in Community and Developmental Psychology Education Health Promotion Health Studies and Health Sciences Medicine and Nursing Political Science and Policy Studies Public Health Social Work and Sociology as well as the general public
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
Poverty in Childhood and Adverse Health Outcomes in Adulthood
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2011
Source Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Description The experience of poverty during childhood is a potent predictor of a variety of adverse health outcomes during middle and late adulthood Children who live in poverty are more likely as adults than their peers to develop and die earlier from a range of diseases These effects are especially strong for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Most disturbingly these effects appear in large part to be biologically embedded such that later improved life circumstances have only a modest ameliorative effect Considering
these findings and the relatively high rates of child poverty in nations such as Canada UK and USA those concerned with improving the health of citizens should focus their attention on advocating for public policy that will reduce the incidence of child poverty
URL wwwncbinlmnihgovpubmed21398059
Precarious Housing in Canada
Author
Date 2010
Source Wellesley Institute
Description This is is a powerful new research and policy report from the Wellesley Institute Using the most comprehensive and current data research and analysis Precarious Housing sets out a pragmatic five-point plan targeted to the millions of Canadians who are living in substandard over-crowded and unaffordable homes ndash plus those who are living without any housing at all
URL httpwwwwellesleyinstitutecomnewsnew-report-precarious-housing-in-canada-2010
Prevention Poverty Promoting Prosperity Nova Scotiarsquos Poverty Reduction Strategy
Author Government of Nova Scotia
Date 2009
Source Government of Nova Scotia
Description Our poverty reduction strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow
URL wwwgovnscacomsspecialspovertydocumentspoverty_report_2009pdf
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
21
Primer to Action Social Determinants of Health ndash Revised Edition
Author Health Nexus and Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Date 2008
Source Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
Description This is an electronic resource that explains how the social determinants of health impact chronic disease Set in an electronic easy to read format with hundreds of links and resources it is a practical resource for busy health and community workers activists in their capacity as staff volunteers or community members Primer to Action provides a point of entry to understand and take action on six health determinants Income Employment Housing Food Security Education and Inclusion It offers concrete suggestions for change in the community the workplace and the broader society
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaprojectsprimerpdf
A Profile of Womenrsquos Health Indicators in Canada
Author Colman R
Date 2003
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This report is a statistical analysis of economic social-psychological health behaviours lifestyle and environmental determinants of health healthy child development health outcomes reproductive health and health system performance in Canada
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthwomenswhbreportpdf
Public Health 101 An Introduction to Public Health
Author Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc and the Public Health Orientation Working Group in Atlantic Canada
Date 2007
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description This document created by public health leaders in Atlantic Canada is an orientation module that offers an introduction to public health It assumes that the reader has an education background in a health related field and the content is primarily based on Canadian literature This module is available to participants as a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF file and is provided in both English and French
URL wwwgovnscahpppublicationsPH-101pdf
Reaching for the Top A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children amp Youth Vers de nouveaux sommets rapport de la conseillegravere en santeacute des enfants et des jeunes
Author K K Leitch
Date 2007
Source Health Canada
Description Canada has a universally accessible health care system and a large number of generous social programs yet when it comes to the health and wellness of children and youth its standing is remarkably poor This report emphasizes 1) Developing a national injury prevention strategy 2) Reducing childhood obesity by establishing a Centre of Excellence on Childhood Obesity 3) Improving mental health services for Canadian children and youth 4) Undertaking a longitudinal cohort study to provide data on the health of Canadian children and youth to help understand environmental factors impacting childrenrsquos health and 5) Establishing a National Office of Child and Youth Health with a permanent Advisor
URL
wwwhc-scgccahl-vsalt_formatshpb-dgpspdfchild-enfant2007-advisor-conseillere advisor-conseillere-engpdf
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
22
Reducing Gaps in Health A Focus on Socio-Economic Status in Urban Canada
Author Various
Date 2008
Source Canadian Institute for Health Information
Description This document provides a broad overview of the links between socio-economic status and health in 15 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) while exploring socio-economic patterns and gradients within those CMAs and across urban Canada
URL httpssecurecihicaestoreproductFamilyhtmpf=PFC1090amplang=enampmedia=0
Reducing Health Disparities in Canada
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Canadian Journal of Public Health 96(2)
Description This resource is a group of journal articles all examining reducing health disparities in Canada but from different perspectives Topics examined include intellectual disabilities homelessness immigrants and refugees Aboriginal peoples literacy and health research and gender These documents include recommendations for the future
URL httpwwwphac-aspcgccaph-spdisparitiesddp-engphp
The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians
Author Moloughney BW
Date 2006
Source Nova Scotia Department of Health and Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Description The intent of this review is to Assess the current public health care system in Nova Scotia in the context of nationally recognized reports and recommendations Assess the systems strengths limitations and opportunities to ensure the system is responsive integrated coordinated efficient and prepared for new existing re-emerging public health threats ndash both acute and chronic in nature and Identify recommendations to ensure Nova Scotia is optimally positioned for both federal and provincial investments
URL wwwgovnscahppresourcesrenewalasp
Social Capital in Action Thematic Policy Studies Le capital social agrave lrsquooeuvre Eacutetudes theacutematiques sur les politiques
Author Various
Date 2005
Source Policy Research Initiative Government of Canada
Description Viewing networks of social ties as a form of capital asset provides a lens for examining how these ties can be invested in and drawn upon in ways that complement other capital assets available to individuals and communities
URLLrsquoURL wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Epdf wwwpolicyresearchgccadoclibSC_Thematic_Fpdf
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
23
Social Determinants of Health The Canadian Facts
Author Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Date May 2010
Source Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael
Description The key message of this report is that the health of Canadians is much less determined by the health care system than we typically think Much more important are public policies that influence living conditions This document clearly explains how Canadiansrsquo health is shaped by how much income and wealth they have whether or not they are employed and if so the working conditions they experience Raphael and Mikkoen pull together a wide range of research to show how health is powerfully influenced by Canadians ability to obtain quality education food and housing among other factors
URL httpwwwthecanadianfactsorgindexhtml
Social Determinants of Health Canadian Perspectives 2nd
Edition
Author Dennis Raphael
Date 2008
Source Canadian Scholarsrsquo Press
Description Genetics and traditional risk factors such as activity diet and tobacco use cannot reliably predict whether we stay healthy or become ill What then are the primary predictors of adult-onset diabetes heart attacks stroke and many other diseases The social determinants of health provide the answer these are the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals communities and jurisdictions as a whole Social determinants establish the extent to which Canadians possess the resources to identify and achieve personal aspirations satisfy needs and cope with the environment
URL httpwwwcspiorgbookssocial_determinants_health
Socioeconomic Gradient in Health in Atlantic Canada Evidence from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Author Rogers S
Date 2005
Source GPI Atlantic
Description This study builds on recent developments in the measurement and decomposition of socio-economic inequality in health to ldquounpackrdquo the gradient in Atlantic Canada Unpacking the gradient identifies for policy-makers which health determinants make the largest contribution to measured health inequality and where efforts to reduce the slope of the gradient should be directed
URL wwwgpiatlanticorgpdfhealthhiec121605pdf
Staying Alive Critical Perspectives on Health Illness and Health Care 2nd
Edition
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date April 2010
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Staying Alive provides a fresh perspective on health health care and illness that will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the fields of health studies nursing and social policy
URL wwwcspiorgbiographiesdennis_raphael
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
24
Street Youth in Canada Findings from Enhanced Surveillance of Canadian Street Youth 1999-2003 Les jeunes de la rue au Canada Constatations deacutecoulant de la surveillance accrue des jeunes de la rue au Canada 1999-2003
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description Findings from this analyses show street youth have high rates of STIs and blood-borne infections Examination of subgroups within the street youth sample such as injection drug users reveals a particularly disturbing prevalence of some infectious agents for example the hepatitis C virus High-risk sexual behaviours (such as infrequent condom use and high numbers of sexual partners) were also found within this population as were concerning levels of substance use Effective prevention strategies for STIs and blood-borne infections for the street youth population cannot be developed if data on this population are limited to sexual risk behaviour elements Knowledge of social dynamics ndash such as reasons for leaving home interactions with social services exposure to abuse and risk behaviours of sexual partners ndash is needed for us to understand how STI and blood-borne infection prevention fits into street youthrsquos lives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_epdf wwwphac-aspcgccastd-mtsreports_06pdfstreet_youth_fpdf
Tackling Health Inequalities Ten Years On ndash A Review of Developments in tackling Health Inequities in England over the last 10 years
Author Department of Health (Great Britain)
Date 2009
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years ndash from November 1998 when the Acheson report on health inequalities was published to November 2008 when the post-2010 strategic review of health inequalities was announced It covers developments against the wider social determinants of health and the role of the NHS It provides an assessment of developments against the Acheson report a review of key data developments against a wide range of social economic health and environmental indicators and it considers lessons learned and future challenges
URL wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_098936
The Tides of Change ndash Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada
Author Hayward K and Colman R
Date 2003
Source Population and Public Health Branch Atlantic Regional Office Health Canada
Description This discussion paper explores the relationships between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada in the context of the particular social and economic patterns that may influence health in this region This is a first step toward identifying effective chronic disease strategies that are grounded in a deep understanding of the pathways between inequity and chronic disease and that are appropriate to the Atlantic region
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTides_of_changetides_change_2003_epdf
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
25
Youthrsquos Perspectives on the Determinants of Health
Author Roberta LWoodgate and Jennifer Leach
Date 2010
Source Qualitative Health Research
Description Seventy-one youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds and residing in a major city in western Canada took part in the study We used traditional ethnographic methods of interviewing and fieldwork as well as photovoice Sociocultural themes emerging from the study indicate that even though youth have a broad understanding of health that includes acknowledging the many different types of health beyond physical health lifestyle factors such as healthy eating and exercise nonetheless dominate the talk of health by youth The results highlight that the concept of health normalized by academics and public policy expertsmdashas being inclusive of the broader determinants of healthmdashmight not be congruent with how youth regard health
URL httpqhrsagepubcomcontentearly201004301049732310370213
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease
Author Wood Catano J and Rhymes J
Date 2004
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The goals of this took kit is to 1) increase awareness and understanding of the links between inequity and chronic disease in Atlantic Canada 2) increase awareness and understanding of the impact of social and economic policy on chronic disease and the need to consider these impacts when developing policy and 3) encourage community groups and organizations to examine their work and their policies in light of this information and think about what they could do differently
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Vital Signs 2007
Author Community Foundations of Canada
Date 2007
Source Community Foundations of Canada
Description Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities identifies significant trends and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life
URL wwwvitalsignscanadacanationalvitalsigns2007-epdf
Why the Poor Get Fat Weight Gain and Economic Insecurity
Author Trenton G Smith Christiana Stoddard Michael G Barnes
Date 2009
Source The Berkeley Electronic Press
Description Something about being poor makes people fat Though there are many possible explanations for the income-body weight gradient we investigate a promising but little-studied hypothesis that changes in body weight canmdashat least in partmdashbe explained as an optimal response to economic insecurity
URL httpwwwbepresscomfhep1225
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
26
Organizational Links
Aging and Seniors Public Health Agency of Canada
Contact Address
Suite 1525 15th Floor 1505 Barrington Street Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaseniors-ainesindex-engphp
Description The Division of Aging and Seniors (DAS) provides federal leadership on seniors public health issues in order to optimize healthy aging As such DAS is the focal point for information and centre of expertise in the area The Division strives to influence policy development to expand and transfer the knowledge base and to engage stakeholders on matters concerning healthy aging including the prevention and control of disease and injury in older adult life
Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre
Contact Address Suite 209 City Centre Atlantic 1535 Dresden Row Halifax NS B3J 3T1
Telephone (902) 494-2240
Fax (902) 494-3594
E-mail ahprcdalca
Website wwwahprcdalca
Description The AHPRC was established in May 1993 through a Centres of Excellence grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the National Health Research Development Program (NHRDP) Since 1993 the Centre has generated $18 million in research grants and contracts for the Atlantic region
Canadian Council on Social Development
Contact Address 190 OConnor Street Suite 100 Ottawa ON K2P 2R3
Telephone (613) 236-8977
Fax (613) 236-2750
E-mail councilccsdca
Website
Site web
wwwccsdca
Description CCSD is a non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty social inclusion disability cultural diversity child well-being employment and housing
Canadian Heath Coalition
Contact Address 2841 Riverside Drive Ottawa Ontario K1V 8X7
E-mail infohealthcoalitionca
Website httphealthcoalitionca
Description The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses health care workers seniors churches anti-poverty groups women and trade unions as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
27
Canadian Institute for Heath Information
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone 613-241-7860
Fax 613-241-8120
Website wwwcihica
Description The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) was established in 1994 we are an independent not-for-profit corporation that provides essential information on Canadarsquos health system and the health of Canadians Wersquore funded by federal provincial and territorial governments and guided by a board of directors made up of health leaders from across the country
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Contact Address 160 Elgin Street 9th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0W9
Telephone 613-941-2672 Toll Free 1-888-603-4178
Fax 613-954-1800
Website wwwcihrca
Description CIHR integrates research through a unique interdisciplinary structure made up of 13 virtual institutes CIHRs Institutes are not buildings or research centres but networks of researchers brought together to focus on important health problems Unconstrained by bricks and mortar the Institutes virtual structure encourages partnership and collaboration across sectors disciplines and regions
Canadian Population Health Initiative
Contact Address 495 Richmond Road Suite 600 Ottawa ON K2A 4H6
Telephone (613) 241-7860
Fax (613) 241-8120
Website securecihicacihiwebdispPagejspcw_page=home_e
Description In 1999 the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) was launched to expand the publicrsquos knowledge of population health CPHI works to advance population health understanding by concentrating on the following four complementary functions knowledge generation and synthesis policy synthesis and analysis knowledge transfer and reporting and knowledge exchange
Canadian Public Health Association Association Canadienne de Santeacute Publique
Contact Address 400 - 1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769
Fax (613) 725-9826
E-mail infocphaca
Website
Site Web wwwcphaca
Description The CPHA is a national independent not-for-profit voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
28
Centre for Health Promotion
Contact Address 155 College St Suite 400 Health Sciences Building Toronto ON M5T 3M7
Telephone (416) 978-1809
Fax (416) 971-1365
E-mail centrehealthpromotionutorontoca
Website wwwutorontocachp
Description The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership committed to excellence in education evaluation and research In a multi-disciplinary collaborative context it activates develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad The Centre is an internationally recognized leader in health promotion
CHNET-Works
Contact Address 451 Smyth Rd Room 1118 Ottawa ON K1H 8M5 Canada
Telephone 613 562 5800 ext 8107
Fax
E-mail animateurchnet-worksca
Website wwwchnet-worksca
Description Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa CHNET-Works is a networking venue dedicated to linking researchers decision-makers and practitioners in population health and stakeholder sectors from across Canada
Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada
Contact Address 300-1565 Carling Avenue Ottawa ON K1Z 8R1
Telephone (613) 725-3769 ext 171
Fax (613)725-9826
E-mail clarsencdpacca
Website wwwcdpacca
Description The Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada is a network of ten national organizations who share a common vision for an integrated system of research surveillance policies and programs for maintaining health and prevention of chronic disease in Canada
GPI Atlantic
Contact Address 535 Indian Point Road Glen Haven NS B3Z 2T5
Telephone (902) 489-2524
Fax (902) 405-1221
E-mail infogpiatlanticorg
Website wwwgpiatlanticorg
Description GPI Atlantic is a non-profit research group founded to develop an index of sustainable development and well-being who produces reports relevant to the Atlantic Provinces
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
29
Health Promotion Hub (Health Nexus)
Contact Address 180 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto ON M5G 1Z8
Telephone (416) 408-2249
Fax (416) 408-2122
E-mail infohealthnexusca
Website httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Description The Health Promotion Hub is a bilingual resource centre that supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
Contact Address 42 Blvd de la Libeacuteration 93203 St Denis Cedex France
Telephone 33 1 48 13 71 20
Fax 33 1 48 09 17 67
E-mail iuhpeiuhpeorg
Website httpwwwiuhpeorg
Description The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education community action and the development of healthy public policy
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health
Contact Address
St FX University 195 Main St PO Box 5000 Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Telephone (902) 867-5406
Fax (902) 867-6130
E-mail nccdhstfxca
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) focuses on the social and economic factors that influence the health of Canadians In order to fulfill our mandate the NCCDH uses Knowledge Synthesis Translation and Exchange (commonly referred to as KSTE) to assess analyze and inform our stakeholders on how various determinants of health are impacting Canadians KSTE has been defined as the exchange synthesis and ethically sound application of research findings within a complex system of relationships among researchers and knowledge users as part of a large process to incorporate research knowledge into policies and practice to improve the health of a population (Keifer 2005)
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health
Contact Address
190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal (Queacutebec) H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
E-mail ncchppinspqqcca
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of Canadas six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health or NCCs The NCCs were created in 2005-2006 in order to help to bridge research with action
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
30
The NCC for Healthy Public Policy is based in Montreacuteal and is hosted by the Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec a centre for research and expertise in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease
Contact Address
413-445 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg MN R3B 3P5
Telephone (204) 943 0051
Fax (204) 946 0927
Website wwwnccdhca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) is one of six centres funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health
National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Contact Address
McMaster University 1685 Main Street West Suite 302 Hamilton ON L8S 1G5
Telephone (905)525-9140 ext 20450
Fax (905)529-4184
Website wwwnccmtca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in sharing what works in public health Our primary target audiences are public health managers and professionals across Canada who promote and facilitate evidence-informed decision making Our products and services are available and relevant to all public health practitioners policy makers and researchers
National Collaborating Centre for Public Health Policy
Contact Address
Institut national de santeacute publique du Queacutebec 190 boulevard Creacutemazie Est Montreacuteal PQ H2P 1E2
Telephone (514) 864-1600 extension 3615
Fax (514) 864-5180
Website wwwncchppca
Description The National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) is one of six centres financed by the Public Health Agency of Canada The six centres form a network across Canada each hosted by a different institution and focusing on a different topic in public health NCCHPPrsquos focus is public policy with a potential impact on social economic and environmental determinants of health Examples include transportation food policy housing or poverty We explicitly exclude policies on health care services such as Medicare or waiting lists Focusing on healthy public policy is not a new idea -- it is one of the five action areas in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion of 1986 for example Nevertheless a centre focused on healthy public policy is an innovative initiative in Canada
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
31
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Contact Address
World Trade and Convention Centre 5th Floor Suite 520 1800 Argyle Street PO Box 487 Halifax NS B3J 2R7
Telephone (902) 424-4807
Toll Free 1-866-231-3882
Fax (902) 424-4716
Website httpwwwgovnscaDHW
Description The Department of Health and Wellness provides better health care for Nova Scotians and their families ndash by offering programs and services that protect and promote health and treat illness
Public Health Agency of Canada lAgence de la santeacute publique du Canada
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website httpwwwphac-aspcgcca
Description Includes numerous links to topics covered by the various PHAC divisions Includes information on Child Health Healthy Pregnancy and Infancy Healthy Living Injury Prevention Mental Health National Clearinghouse on Family Violence Obesity Physical Activity Population Health Rural Health and Seniors Health
Population Health Research Unit ndash Dalhousie University
Contact Address 5790 University Ave Halifax NS B3H 1V7
Telephone (902) 494-1785
Fax (902) 494-1597
Website wwwphrudalca
Description The PHRU is a university-based research and support group conducting systematic research into population health health services and their inter-relationships Committed to advancing the level of knowledge and developing innovative research methods for the betterment of the health of the general population in a cost effective manner their efforts support both individual researchers and research teams addressing larger projects
Tamarack
Contact Address 5 Father David Bauer Drive Ste 106 Waterloo Ontario N2L 6M2
Telephone (519) 885-5155
Fax (519) 885-4454
Website httptamarackcommunityca
Description Tamarack is a dynamic organization that develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community challenges and to learn from and share these experiences
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
32
World Health Organization ndash Health Promotion
Contact Address Avenue Appia 20 CH - 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Telephone +41 22 791 2111
Fax +41 22 791 3111
Website wwwwhointen
Description WHO is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards articulating evidence-based policy options providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
33
Other Tools and Resources
The Canadian Best Practices Portal for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Author Various
Date Last updated 2009
Source Public Health Agency of Canada
Description This portal allows you to search for best practices tools and resources Simply type in search words related to population health
URL cbpp-pcpephac-aspcgcca
CHNET-Works Newsletter
Author CHNET-Works
Date Ongoing
Source CHNET-Works
Description CHNET-Works is a network of networks using innovative information technology to support discussions and actions on pressing population health issues Hosted by the Population Health Improvement Research Network at the University of Ottawa the intent is to make leading edge research and application information accessible to enable discussions and to support individual and collective action on population health issues The CHNET-Works online newsletter provides subscribers with weekly reminders about upcoming Fireside Chats and other CHNET-Works events
URL httpwwwchnet-workscaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=27ampItemid=31amplang=en
CLICK4HP Listserve
Author Click4HP
Date 1996
Source Click4HP
Description CLICK4HP an open non-moderated public listserv is an international dialogue on the uses of the Internet for health promotion Subscribers exchange views on issues and ideas provide leads to resources and ask questions about health promotion For more information on this listserv and an opportunity to browse or search all the messages since 1996 as well as subscribe to the list visit the CLICK4HP archives website
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivesclick4hphtml
Count Me In
Author Health Nexus
Date 2004
Source Health Nexus
Description An initiative of the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (now Health Nexus) Count Me In is a health promotion strategy that highlights the relationship between inclusion and health The purpose of the project was to engage others in raising and sustaining the work of health promotion with emphasis on the strategies of inclusion and engagement
URL httpwwwcount-me-inca
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
34
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
Author
Date Unknown
Source Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
Description As the main dissemination product of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD) the Encyclopedia was developed for the use of policy makers planners and service providers It is a compendium of texts written by leading experts on topics related to the social and emotional development of young children from conception to five years of age It covers 33 topics referring to different age periods as well as to specific services for children aged 0-5 and their families
URL httpwwwchild-encyclopediacomen-cahomehtml
Health-Evidenceca
Author Various
Date Last updated 2007
Source Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Description This website provides quality research evidence to public health decision makers saving you time by searching screening and rating the systematic review evidence to compile it in a free searchable online registry All reviews have been screened for relevance to public health and appraised for quality
URL LrsquoURL
health-evidenceca health-evidencecalanguage=fr
Health Nexus Today Weblogs
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description Find the latest on health promotion including breaking news highlights studies and issues in health promotion and the determinants of health in Canada and internationally We post it you comment
URL httpwwwblogshealthnexussanteca
Health Promotion Clearinghouse E-Bulletin
Author Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Date 2006
Source Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Description Launched in 2006 the Health Promotion Clearinghouse (HPC) E-Bulletin is published twice a month It provides information on upcoming local provincial national and international events of relevance to Nova Scotiarsquos health promoters It also includes a listing of new library resources as well as information on volunteer job and funding opportunities Each month it profiles an organization or initiative related to health promotion While most of the roughly 1700 subscribers are from Nova Scotia the E-Bulletin is sent across Canada and internationally
URL httpwwwhpclearinghouseca
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
35
Health Promotion Consortium (Educational Resources)
Author Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association
Date Unknown
Description The Healthy Communities Consortium is a group of four health promotion organizations (Health Nexus Parent Action on Drugs Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition and the Ontario Public Health Association) collaboratively supporting community organizations and partnerships in Ontario build healthy communities Their website includes a useful section titled ldquoEducational Resourcesrdquo which includes a listing of resources related to various topics such as Active Communities Active Transportation Built Environment Community Engagement Evaluation Evidence-informed Practice French Language Resources Health Equity Mental Health Promotion Partnership Development Planning Policy Development and Results-Based Accountability
URL httpwwwhcconsortiumcapage_id=206
Health Promotion Hub
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description This bilingual resource centre supports individuals organizations and communities to strengthen their capacity to promote health Grounded in 25 years of health promotion the new web pages include many excellent resources and weblinks on health promotion health equity community engagement partnerships and network development
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprcindexhtm
Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack
Author Health Nexus
Date 2010
Source Health Nexus
Description The Starting Out in Health Promotion Workshop Training Pack is intended to provide tools and resources to deliver an introductory workshop on health promotion Developed by Health Nexus the workshop training pack can be adapted for specific audiences It includes the Starting Out in Health Promotion Guide a sample training agenda a slide deck presentation activity resources and audio-visual resources
URL httpwwwhealthnexuscaour_programshprchp_primerhtmltraining
Indicators of Well-Being in Canada
Author Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Date 2008
Source Government of Canada
Description This website gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society and shows how this picture may be changing over time Whether you are a student a researcher a community volunteer a public servant or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country there is information here for you You will find a wide range of indicators or statistical measures that show how things are going for Canadians For example there are data on how many hours we work each week our education levels compared with the levels in other countries the affordability of housing and much more Areas of Well-being include Learning Work Housing Family life Health Leisure Social Participation Security Environment and Financial Security
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
36
URL www4hrsdcgccahomejsplang=en
The Last Straw A Board Game on the Social Determinants of Health
Author Kate Rossiter and Kate Reeve
Date 2007
Source Association of Faculties of Medicine with contribution funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada
Description The Last Straw is a fun and exciting teaching tool on the social determinants of health The game has three objectives (1) to promote discussion about the social determinants of health (2) to help players build empathy with marginalized people and gain an awareness of players own social location and (3) to encourage learning in a fun and supportive environment
URL wwwthelaststrawca
Online Health Program Planner (OHPP)
Author The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit and National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Description The OHPP is a tool developed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) It guides users through part or all of THCUrsquos six-step planning process and helps make evidence-informed planning decisions The six steps include (1) Project Management (2) Situational Assessment (3) Program Objectives (4) Choosing Strategies and Activities (5) Developing Indicators of Success and (6) Reviewing the Plan Step-specific support menus are provided on every page
URL wwwthcucaohppindexcfm
Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin
Author Health Nexus
Date Unknown
Source Health Nexus
Description OHPE is a free weekly newsletter for people interested in health promotion It is produced by Health Nexus and The Health Communication Unit It provides information about workshops conferences projects issues job postings resources and feature reports
URL wwwohpeca
Population Health La santeacute de la population
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Date Last updated 2005
Source Government of Canada
Description This website is an excellent resource for understanding the concepts of Population Health as the determinants which leads to todayrsquos comprehensive definition of health This site provides information on key resources and initiatives
URL LrsquoURL
wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spindex-engphp wwwphac-aspcgccaindex-fraphp
Social Determinants of Health Listserve (York University)
Date Unknown
Source York University
Description This is an international listserv managed by Dennis Raphael PhD out of York University The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Listserv has over 1200 members from around
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
37
the world who deal with the social determinants of health You can subscribe by clicking here
URL httpslistservyorkucaarchivessdohhtml
Turning the Tide Why Acting on Inequity Can Help Reduce Chronic Disease (2006) Toolkit
Author Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes
Date 2006
Source Public Health Agency of Canada ndash Atlantic Regional Office
Description Produced by Janis Wood Catano and Janet Rhymes for the Atlantic Regional Office of the Public Health Agency of Canada This tool kit is designed to support the use of the document The Tides of Change Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic Canada A Discussion Paper The package was produced for use by community organizations in examining their work and policies in light of the information presented in the discussion paper This resource is designed to help readers understand the complex links between inequity and chronic disease As well it provides tools to make presentations about this research All the material is in PDF format ready to be printed
URL wwwphac-aspcgccacanadaregionsatlanticPublicationsTool_kitTool_kitpdf
Unnatural Causes ndash Is inequality Making Us Sick
Author
Date Unknown
Source California Newsreel
Description This is an extensive website containing various tools and resources on health equity Based on the acclaimed documentary series titled Unnatural Causes broadcast by PBS aimed at tackling the root causes of the United States huge socio-economic and racial inequities in health
URL wwwunnaturalcausesorg
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
38
Funding Opportunities
Population Health Fund
Contact Address
Public Health Agency of Canada (Atlantic) 1505 Barrington Street Room 1525 Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Telephone (902) 426-2700
Fax (902) 426-9689
Website wwwphac-aspcgccaph-spfund-fondsindex-engphp
Description The goal of the Population Health Fund is to increase community capacity for action on or across the determinants of health Current priorities are announced during project solicitation processes generally in a Request for Proposals or a solicitation letter The Fund is administered through the Public Health Agency of Canadas Regional Offices (for provincial territorial regional or local projects) and the National Office in Ottawa (for national projects)
39
Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml
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Online Education
Health Promotion 101
Author Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Date Unknown
Source Ontario Health Promotion Resource System
Description Health Promotion 101 (HP 101) is a free online self-directed course developed in 2005 by the former Ontario Health Promotion Resource System (OHPRS) to introduce learners to health promotion concepts theories and resources toward building capacity to promote healthy changes in individuals organizations and communities It contains nine modules divided into three main sections (a) Foundations of Health Promotion (b) Health Promotion in Action and (c) Building Your Health Promotion Practice It is designed for health promotion practitioners as well as those interested in learning more about the field of health promotion The modules address the key aspects of health promotion theory and practice including definitions and concepts models of health theories of behaviour organization and community change and health promotion values and strategies It provides an excellent and broad foundation on health promotion
URL httpwwwthcucahp101engmaincfm
Health Promotion 102 ndash Workplace Health Promotion
Author Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Date Unknown
Source The Health Communication Unit (THCU)
Description Health Promotion 102 (HP 102) is a free online self-directed course on workplace health promotion Designed by the Health Communication Unit (THCU) it is similar in structure to HP 101 but offers specific knowledge central to workplace health promotion This course contains nine modules the first providing a general overview of the terms concepts history and information on the core comprehensive workplace health promotion framework The remaining eight modules provide more detailed information on each of the steps within the framework
URL httpwwwthcucaWorkplacehp102indexcfm
HPAHOWHO Self-Instructional Course on Social Determinants of Health
Author Pan American Health Organization
Date Unknown
Source Pan American Health Organization
Description This is an online self-instructional course on social determinants of health and public policy formulation is available in English Spanish and Portuguese The purpose of this module is to raise awareness of and provide insight into the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to reduce health inequities encourage changes in the political agenda and contribute to a better administration of social justice and enforcement of human rights The module is mainly targeted at WHOPAHO staff members as well as Health Ministries officials in all countries who are engaged in designing action programs policies and plans for SDH
URL httpdds-dispositivoglobalopsorgarcursocursoengcontextohtml