Canadian Public Health Association is a
Supportive Health Care Charity located in Ottawa, ON.
Services Provided by Canadian Public Health Association
Providing an effective liaison and network both nationally and internationally in collaboration with various disciplines, agencies and organzations; Encouraging and facilitating measures for disease prevention, health promotion and prevention, health promotion and protection and healthy public policy; initiating, encouraging and participating in research directed at the fields of disease prevention, health promotion and healthy public policy;Providing an effective liaison and partnership with CPHA's Provincial and Territorial Public Health Associations;Acting in partnership with a range of disciplines including health, environment, agriculture, transportation, other health-oriented groups and individuals in developing and expressing a public health viewpoint on personal and community health issues;Designing, developing and implementing public health policies, programs and activities; Facilitating the development of public health goals for Canada;Identifying public health issues and advocating for policy change; Identifying literacy as a major factor in achieving equitable access to health services.
