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ATTENTION! January 10, 2012
BCHC is experiencing connectivity issues with emails and the website, this could cause a delay in responses from the BCHC Team. Please contact us by phone for urgent matters: (250) 356 0876. Our apologies for any problems caused.

BCHC Funded by Public Health Agency of Canada: Living Life Fully- Youth Taking Charge of their Health and Wellness
BCHC will be working closely with the City of Prince George, Northern Health Authority, The Canadian Cancer Society and many partner organizations on a youth capacity building initiative for children and youth to build on capacity for achieving healthier weights in Prince George. Stay tuned for more updates!!

City of White Rock Arts and Cultural Mapping!
The City of White Rock is working with BC Healthy Communities and Semiahmoo Arts to develop a comprehensive inventory of public and private sector culture assets, services and facilities in White Rock. To read more go to www.whiterockculture.ca

Cultural Mapping Underway in White Rock see news article here

Healthy Communities: An Approach to Action on the Determinants of Health in Canada
As part of our national healthy communities initiaitve, in partnership with Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick healthy communities networks, we will be distributing an online survey to our members and those communities we have worked with to learn more about HC initiatives across the nation. Stay tuned for an invitation to participate.

To see the initial media release click here

Picture BC

The BCHC website features a gallery of photo's selected from the Picture BC Website. Picture BC is an initiative of the Union of BC Municipalities with support from the Province of British Columbia. To view these photo's and many others from across the Province, visit www.picturebc.ca

Imagine. A Healthy Community.

Healthy lifestyles. A vibrant economy. Affordable housing. Protected parks & green space. Accessible community services. Thriving neighbourhoods. Clean air and water. A sustainable environment. Ethnic and cultural diversity. Healthy public policy. Engaged citizens. A healthy community is all of this, and more.

EVENTS

EVENT Northern BC Citizens Series on Health Webinars - REGISTER NOW!

BCHC and Northern Health's Population Health Team have partnered to host a series of free web-based seminars on the role of citizens in building healthy communities. The webinars invite dialogue from northern communities on specific topics that are critical to improving the health outcomes of northern people.

Grassroots community members, local government representatives, service providers, and others are invited to engage and participate in shared learning about a range of specific issues related to health determinants. For more information click here

SAVE THE DATES - REGISTER NOW!
Jan 19, 2012 - 1:30 - 3:30pm PST
Beginning With the End in Mind: Creating Safe and Nurturing Environments for Our Very Young

April 19, 2012 - 1:30 - 3:30pm PST
Beyond the Nest Egg: Feathering the Nest for Healthy Retirement

For past webinar series, presentations and resources click here

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