Practices and Procedures
Preventing harm through emergency preparedness, surveillance, health impact assessments and risk management and communication.

In turbulent political times, crafting public health messages that resonate across differing political ideologies is more important and challenging than ever. In this webinar, the presenters will…
On the third webinar of the "Advancing Health Equity in Local Health Departments" series, we’ll discuss:Why fostering community partnerships is key to advancing health equityHow Alameda County in…
Join APHA staff and partners to discuss innovative strategies for promoting National Public Health Week in local communities and on social media. This webinar will also promote tools and resources…
In recent years, there has been a dramatic shift in policy approaches to substance use in Canada and BC.The introduction of Happy Hours and expansion of booze sales to new places such as farmers…
What role can urban planners play to improve health? How do you embed a public health lens in municipal plans and policies? Given that the built environment, land use and transportation systems are…
Canada is poised to pass the Cannabis Act. But, is it just about providing legal access to the drug? Regulations that lessen the risks and enhance the benefits of legalization will be key to the…
Regular members of CIPHI are required to maintain their professional competency by earning 80 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) each year. These hours must be submitted to CIPHI, with proof,…
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) work is being conducted by Certified Public Health Inspectors (CPHIs) in Ontario Public Health Units. This is due in large part to the current IPAC Practices…
In an emergency, how do you share potentially life-saving information with those people who are hardest to reach? The answer—sometimes the only answer—is by working with partners who can reach those…
The transmission of COVID-19, which occurs primarily through close contact with an infected person, has made it necessary for large proportions of the world’s population to self-isolate in their…