Online Course: Introduction to Health Impact Assessment of Public Policies

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An online course on health impact assessment (HIA) of public policies has been developed by the NCCHPP and the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (Québec's public health institute - INSPQ) in collaboration with Dr. Richard Massé, associate professor at the Department of social and preventive medicine at the University of Montreal, and other partners. This course aims to help participants to develop and improve their competencies for leading an HIA process relating to public policies, and to do this with partners from different sectors.

Important dates 
The course will be offered in French from: February 12 to March 31, 2013.  

Registration deadline for the course in French: December 14, 2012.

The course will be offered in English from: May 1 to June 12, 2013. 

Registration deadline for the course in English: March 20 , 2013.  

Target audience 
The course is intended for participants who wish to pursue the HIA of public policies. In particular, it is meant for practitioners in public health and in other related sectors, as well as for decision makers, including:

• professionals and practitioners interested in public policies and their impacts on population health;
• professionals and practitioners working in evaluation, including HIA;
• professionals in charge of applying HIA in their organizations;
• professionals and researchers active in the health and social services sectors, particularly public health.

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HIA Conference Quebec 2012: Registration is open

Be among the first to register for the 12th HIA International Conference taking place in Quebec City, Canada from August 29 to 31.

We received nearly 200 proposals for oral presentations and posters from the five continents. This unprecedented interest gives us the opportunity to develop a program to meet your expectations, consistent with previous editions. The preliminary program is available on the Website of the conference: www.hia2012.ca/105/Preliminary_Program.html

In summer, Quebec City takes on a festive atmosphere. Join us! Register by visiting the website of the conference: www.hia2012.ca/98/Online_registration.html

The International Scientific Committee

HIA2012 Call for Abstracts

The scientific committee is launching a call for oral and poster presentations for the 12th International Conference on Health Impact Assessment (HIA).

For its first time in North America, the 2012 HIA International Conference will take place in Québec City from August 29 to 31, 2012. The Conference seeks on one hand to advance HIA practice in light of new knowledge, and on the other to prove its relevance, and to stimulate its use in various decision-making contexts. It is open to everyone whose decisions and actions may have an impact on health.

The Conference will be structured around four major thematic tracks:

1. HIA in the policy-making process
2.  Institutionalization of HIA: Addressing political and administrative issues.
3. Diversity of practices: Developing a common thread, maintaining flexibility.
4. Evaluation, research, and ethics: Advancing HIA practice. 

The deadline to submit a proposal for presentations is February 29, 2012. To submit a proposal, visit the Call for Abstracts page of the Conference Web site