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Series of Publications from the Institut national de santé publique du Québec
Series of Publications from the Institut national de santé publique du Québec

These publications from the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) cover a range of public health topics and shed light on current issues. The aim of this partnership is to promote the dissemination of scientific expertise to meet pan-Canadian needs. They are the result of an agreement to receive financial support from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) for the translation of INSPQ publications, as part of PHAC’s Science in French Initiative.

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Poster – Public Health Surveillance Functions in International Jurisdictions
Poster – Public Health Surveillance Functions in International Jurisdictions

This poster presents an overview of an international environmental scan aimed at describing characteristics of national public health surveillance functions from countries with contexts comparable to Canada. This study equips public health professionals with insights to better identify and understand the dynamics of public health surveillance systems across international contexts, akin to Canada’s. It sheds light on the imperative of infectious disease surveillance, especially highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also pointing towards future challenges and opportunities such as real-time data utilization, digitalization, and enhanced knowledge sharing. Through this, it supports efforts to refine surveillance strategies, innovate with data integration, and foster informed decision-making for improved public health outcomes.

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Conference Lalonde@50: How Can We Move the Needle on Equitable Health Promotion?
Conference Lalonde@50: How Can We Move the Needle on Equitable Health Promotion?

Save the date! Join us on May 14-15, 2024 for the conference marking the 50th anniversary of the publication of ”A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians”, this conference will examine the history and legacy of Marc Lalonde’s ground-breaking report to shed light on the future of population and public health and health equity. The NCCHPP is proud to be a partner in this event.

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Presentation – Collaborating with Elected Representatives in Small Québec Municipalities
Presentation – Collaborating with Elected Representatives in Small Québec Municipalities

This presentation was organized by the Québec Public Health Knowledge Translation Community of Practice (Communauté de pratique sur le transfert des connaissances en santé publique du Québec) for their members. It foregrounded the expertise of Madeleine Lefebvre, a municipal councillor and researcher at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue and of Florence Morestin, Scientific Advisor at the NCCHPP. This presentation was held on February 21, 2024.

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