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Ontario goes to the polls on June 12
As you have heard the opposition parties at Queens Park have pulled the plug on the Liberal's May 1st budget. It was a good news budget for AOHC members as it promised increased capital funding for our sector and a number of measures that benefit low income people.
For our analysis of the budget click here. The main themes - an Ontario Retirement Pension Plan, investment in transportation infrastructure, and a new Jobs and Prosperity Fund- will now become the platform for the Liberals.
AOHC has already shared material calling for a Health and Wellbeing Action Plan with the parties at Queens Park for their platforms. We are now moving into election mode and will send members an Election Toolkit for use in your communities.
Our main ask to Ontario's political parties regarding healthcare is for commitment to invest in a comprehensive network of Community Health and Wellbeing Centres (i.e. CHCs, AHACs, NPLCs and CFHTs) that will enable people in all parts of the province to go to one place in their community where they can access a wide range of health services and supports all delivered under one roof.
If you have questions related to the election and AOHC positions, please email jacquie@aohc.org.
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Early bird deadline extended!
Register now for Prevent More to Treat Less | Public Health and Primary Health Care Together conference
The deadline for early bird pricing to the Prevent More to Treat Less | Public Health and Primary Health Care Together conference has been extended until Friday, May 9.
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Workplace Wellness and Mental Health 2014
The Association of Ontario Health Centres is pleased to be partnering with the Conference Board of Canada for the Workplace Wellness and Mental Health 2014 conference on June 10-11, 2014, at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel.
The 2014 agenda will feature some of Canada's top experts, including:
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Margaret Trudeau, Celebrated Canadian and Mental Health Advocate
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Emmanuelle A. Gaudette, Manager, Prevention, Health and Wellness, The Standard Life Assurance Company
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Serafina Morgia, Canadian Health and Productivity Practice Leader, Buck Consultants
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Dr. Alain Sotto, Chief Health and Wellness Officer, RRJ Inc., and Occupational Medical Consultant, Toronto Transit Commission
The experts will provide new, practical ideas to take your work to the next level, and ensure your wellness effort is competitive in the marketplace. Benefit from the innovators' practices, ideas, and insights to optimize wellness, and make yours the most engaged and productive workforce in your industry.
Save on registration with our special partner rate!
Register online for this event and quote rebate code PRM4 to save $460 off of the total registration fee! You may use this rate for yourself or a colleague, but please note that it is available for non-registered delegates only.
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Moving Forward Together: Showcasing 25 Years of Experiences and Evidence
May 20, 2014 - 1 - 6 p.m.
What have been the community-driven transformations of the past 25 years?
This event is an opportunity to reflect on the past 25 years of services, programs, research and advocacy for immigrant and refugee health and wellbeing. Join Access Alliance in exploring where we have been, where we are and where we want to go in the next 25 years in the advancement of immigrant and refugee health in Toronto.
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Community Health and Wellbeing Summer Institute
July 23 & 24 - Lakehead University, Orillia
At the Community Health and Wellbeing Summer Institute we will work together to:
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Inform the planning and evaluation of effective community initiatives
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Learn about successes from the Canadian Index of Wellbeing early adopters centres
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Community development practices, collective impact approach, wellbeing measurement initiatives
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Unpack community vitality and sense of belonging
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Focus on food security - Speakers TDC
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CI Tool 2.0 and more...
Audience: Staff involved in community initiatives such as community workers, health promoters, social workers, dietician, diabetes educators, physiotherapists, physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and others working on community health and wellbeing initiatives.
Registration will open on May 14.
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