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How do Local Governments Improve Health and Community Well-being
Download this resource guide for local governments that outlines how local governments can improve health and community well-being. PlanH action guide “How do Local Governments Improve Health and Community Well-being”.
PlanH webinar video: New tools to build social connection in multi-unit housing
Watch a video of our PlanH webinar on New tools to build social connection in multi-unit housing. The April 3, 2024 webinar, hosted by PlanH Delivery Lead Connie Allsopp, featured City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan and consultants Madeleine Hebert from Happy Cities and Michelle Hoar from Hey Neighbour Collective. They discussed their multi-phased…
New tools to build social connection in multi-unit housing
Tools & Resources from the April 3, 2024 Healthy Public Policy Webinar titled New tools to build social connection in multi-unit housing.
Climate Change and Well-being: Building Resilience Through Social Connectedness
By Monica DeVidi Almost every day news breaks of another climate emergency occurring somewhere in the world. Hurricanes, forest fires, flooding, drought and extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe and are having a devastating impact on communities across the province. These events undoubtedly impact physical health through injury, disease, food and water…
Navigating Public Policy webinar resource sheet
Document contains a series of links to Tools & Resources for the BC Healthy Communities/PlanH Navigating the Public Policy Pathway webinar.
Healthy Eating & Food Security
This Action Guide supports British Columbia’s local governments in their efforts to build healthier communities for all. It shares promising practices and examples of how local governments can create conditions that support healthy and thriving communities.
Webinar video: Climate Change and Well-being: Building Resilience Through Social Connectedness
In a one-hour webinar, SFU Assistant Professor Dr. Kiffer Card, a behavioural epidemiologist, social ecologist, and health services researcher, examines how socio-ecological forces relate to mental health, stigmatized behaviour and health inequalities. Caz (Carolyn) Beaumont and Jay Myers – both from the Village of Daajing Giids – shared their experience working in this small, coastal…
Webinar resource list: Equity in action: How leaders can champion inclusive policymaking
A list of resources applicable to the Nov. 8, 2023 Healthy Public Policy webinar hosted by Connie Allsopp.
Webinar video: Equity in action: How leaders can champion inclusive policymaking
In a one-hour webinar, BCHC’s PlanH program lead Connie Allsopp hosts a webinar designed for local government officials, staff, and regional health authorities on the implementation of an equity lens across all policies, programs, and planning processes. Takeaways from this Healthy Public Policy event will help with applying an equity lens to a wide range…