Promoting and protecting the health of the public through advocacy, partnerships and education |
Public Health MattersThe Alberta Public Heath Association works to support, champion, and protect public health. We are working to highlight issues that underscore the importance of prioritizing Public Health during these challenging times of limited public health resources, healthcare system reorganization and divisive public health discourse. Learn more about why Public Health matters: What is Public Health and why should we care about it What has Public Health done for me? The health of Albertans 1924 to today Public Health and First Nation Albertans: A call for collaboration Environmental Public Health: Keeping Albertans safe Public Heath and civil society: Challenges for the future |
APHA NewsTaking action on health misinformation Canadians are encountering misinformation about science and health more and more. Health misinformation can cause harm to individuals, communities and societies through otherwise preventable illnesses and our social well-being through polarization and the erosion of public trust. These harms often fall most heavily on the most vulnerable. In Alberta the recent elevation and platforming of health misinformation regarding vaccination combined with the absence of accurate information from credible health authorities can exacerbate vaccine hesitancy. More needs to be done to support Albertans in making informed decisions about their health. Read an open letter as well as opinion letter from Alberta public health leaders encouraging our public health officials to share evidence-informed vaccination information with Albertans. Learn more about the impacts of science and health misinformation as well as leading practices for addressing misinformation from the Council of Canadian Academies in their 2023 expert panel report Fault Lines and the Public Policy Forum report on Science and Health Misinformation in the Digital Age. |
Become an APHA Volunteer
Help revitalize APHA! Join an APHA committee!
Public health in Alberta is facing many challenges including a lack of capacity, limited resources, health services reorganization, and a divisive public health policy environment. A strong public health voice matters more than ever in these difficult times. As an independent non-profit organization that transcends professional roles and sectors, the APHA plays an essential role in championing, protecting, and supporting public health in Alberta. However, the challenges faced by public health have impacted the essential role that APHA plays. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us strengthen the voice of public health in Alberta.
The skills APHA is looking for
APHA is looking for dedicated individuals that have experience in public health with demonstrated skills in, but not limited to, governance and strategic planning, communications and social media, policy analysis and development, community engagement, public health advocacy, government engagement, health equity, multi-sectoral/health-in-all polices approaches, fundraising, and financial management.
APHA committees are smaller components of the board that develop and implement the actions of the APHA. Please see the committees page for more details on the purpose of each board committee.
Contact
For more information on becoming a board member or committee volunteer please contact us at apha.comm@gmail.com.
Become an APHA Member
We need your help! Become a member and help strengthen the voice of public health in Alberta.
The Alberta Public Health Association (APHA) is a provincial volunteer-driven, not-for-profit association representing public health in Alberta and is Alberta’s only independent public health voice. We have a voluntary membership representing a variety of disciplines including practitioners, students, academics and researchers, non-government organizations, community members and more.
Why join the APHA
Public health in Alberta is facing many challenges including a lack of capacity, limited resources, health services reorganization, and a divisive public health policy environment. A strong public health voice matters more than ever in these difficult times. As an independent non-profit organization that transcends professional roles and sectors, the APHA plays an essential role in championing, protecting, and supporting public health in Alberta. However, the challenges faced by public health have impacted the essential role that APHA plays. We are looking for dedicated members to help us strengthen the voice of public health in Alberta.
