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APHA NewsDONATE to support the APHA ALBERTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2023 FISCAL YEAR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Place: Virtual meeting Date: March 28, 2024 Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Public health in Alberta is facing many challenges including a lack of capacity, limited resources, health services reorganization, and a divisive public health policy environment. A strong public health voice matters more than ever in these difficult times. As an independent non-profit organization that transcends professional roles and sectors, the APHA plays an essential role in championing, protecting, and supporting public health in Alberta. However, the challenges faced by public health have impacted the essential role that APHA plays. Please join us to discuss efforts to revitalize the APHA and strengthen the voice of public health in Alberta. Please see below for the 2023 fiscal year Annual General Meeting material:
Voting requires an APHA membership. To become a direct member please complete the APHA membership form or become a conjoint APHA-CPHA member. For more information, please contact APHA President Angeline Webb at awebb@ualberta.ca Thank you! |
Help revitalize APHA! Become a Board Member!
Public health in Alberta is facing many challenges including a lack of capacity, limited resources, health services reorganization, and a divisive public health policy environment. A strong public health voice matters more than ever in these difficult times. As an independent non-profit organization that transcends professional roles and sectors, the APHA plays an essential role in championing, protecting, and supporting public health in Alberta. However, the challenges faced by public health have impacted the essential role that APHA plays. As an independent non-profit organization that transcends professional roles and sectors, the APHA plays an essential role in championing, protecting, and supporting public health in Alberta. However, the challenges faced by public health have impacted the essential role that APHA plays. We are looking for dedicated board members to help us strengthen the voice of public health in Alberta.
The skills APHA is looking for
APHA is looking for dedicated individuals that have experience in public health with demonstrated skills in, but not limited to, governance and strategic planning, communications and social media, policy analysis and development, community engagement, public health advocacy, government engagement, health equity, multi-sectoral/health-in-all polices approaches, fundraising, and financial management.
Available position descriptions can be viewed here.
Committee volunteers
APHA members are able to join APHA committees. Please see the committees page for more details on the purpose of each board committee.
Contact
For more information on becoming a board member or committee volunteer please contact Angeline Webb at awebb@ualberta.ca.
We need your help! Become a member and help strengthen the voice of public health in Alberta.
The Alberta Public Health Association (APHA) is a provincial volunteer-driven, not-for-profit association representing public health in Alberta and is Alberta’s only independent public health voice. We have a voluntary membership representing a variety of disciplines including practitioners, students, academics and researchers, non-government organizations, community members and more.
Why join the APHA
Public health in Alberta is facing many challenges including a lack of capacity, limited resources, health services reorganization, and a divisive public health policy environment. A strong public health voice matters more than ever in these difficult times. As an independent non-profit organization that transcends professional roles and sectors, the APHA plays an essential role in championing, protecting, and supporting public health in Alberta. However, the challenges faced by public health have impacted the essential role that APHA plays. We are looking for dedicated members to help us strengthen the voice of public health in Alberta.
Research & ResourcesWhat is Public Health? Check out this informative website to learn more about public health in Canada. http://www.whatispublichealth.ca/ Interested in joining a student association? University of Alberta School of Public Health Students' Association University of Calgary Community Health Sciences Student Executive (CHSSE)University of Lethbridge |