OPHA applauds Ontario participation in federal e-cigarette tax
OPHA is part of a coalition of major health organizations that are expressing support for Ontario’s participation in the federal e-cigarette tax. The announcement was included Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement delivered on Thursday November 2. Click here to learn more.
OPHA Media Release: Ontario’s alcohol plan spells risks to health
The Ontario Public Health Association is pleased to share our media release, titled “How Ontario’s potential plan to make it easier for consumers to buy alcohol would be bad for your health”. With this media release, the OPHA outlines our concerns as they pertain to health and the research that supports them. The bottom line is […]
OPHA Media Release: Silence Kills
The Ontario Public Health Association is pleased to share our media release, titled “Silence kills: why OPHA is urging political parties to get loud about their commitments to protect and promote the public’s health”. With only two weeks to go before election day and considering that we are still in the midst of a pandemic, not […]
What We Heard: Report on Public Health Professionals and the COVID-19 Pandemic Response
The Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) invited its members, workgroups and constituent societies, working on the frontlines and behind the scenes of the public health pandemic response, to share their experiences responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. This report documents input from over 400 individuals who attended one of 16 virtual discussion sessions from October 18, […]
OPHA Provincial Election Advocacy Priorities
The Ontario Public Health Association is pleased to share our election priorities that will be used to influence all four political parties and their agendas as they campaign to be elected. These priorities were informed by the feedback we received from over 400 community and public health professionals reflected in our report ‘What We Heard: […]
OPHA’s Award of Excellence 2020
Each year, OPHA recognizes outstanding contributions to the practice of public health in Ontario by conferring a prestigious roster of awards to deserving individuals.
#PublicHealthHeroesStories
OPHA wrapped up our eight weeks #PublicHealthHeroes campaign and we wanted to take a moment to thank our participants and to invite you to participate in the second phase of our campaign #PublicHealthHeroesStories.
Public Health & Environmental Groups release new report showing health benefits of cleaner vehicles in the GTHA
Environmental Defence and the Ontario Public Health Association release a new report showing the health benefits of cleaner vehicles in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
#PublicHealthHeroes
OPHA is launching a campaign to recognize the many #PublicHealthHeroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep Ontario communities healthy and safe.
CAMH and OPHA calling for a Provincial Alcohol Strategy
CAMH and OPHA are calling for the development of a Provincial Alcohol Strategy to mitigate the health, social, and economic impact of alcohol-use in Ontario.
Informed Decision-Making for Labour and Birth
Position Paper
OPHA provides preliminary assessment of alcohol regulations proposed in the 2019 Ontario Budget
OPHA’s alcohol workgroup prepared a preliminary assessment to assist local public health units and municipalities to better understand the policy context and public health perspective related to the alcohol policy changes proposed in Ontario’s budget.
Media Release: OPHA applauds the new Canada’s Food Guide
The Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) and its Nutrition Resource Centre (NRC) welcome the release of Canada’s Food Guide and healthy eating recommendations.
Rethink Your Drinking campaign “Parents Matter”
Alcohol Workgroup
Use and retail of vapour products and cannabis
OPHA’s Response to Ontario Regulation 268/18 Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, Proposal #18-HLTC024
Podcast Launch: Food and Health Today
Learn more about Food and Health Today- a new podcast by the OPHA and NRC!
Alcohol and Older Adults
Alcohol Workgroup Newsletter Post
Addressing Food and Organic Waste in Ontario
A letter from OPHA
OPHA applauds the passing of Bill C-44
Alcohol Workgroup Blog Post
Towards healthier eating in Ontario recreation settings
A new resource aims to bring healthier foods and beverages to Ontario recreation settings.
Advocacy package highlighting ongoing modernization of retail alcohol sales
The Ontario Public Health Association is concerned about the delay in moving forward with a comprehensive province-wide alcohol policy as announced in December 2015
Ontario’s First Food Security Strategy
Letter to Chris Ballard
Provincial Implications of the Federal Cannabis Act (Bill C-45)
Letter to Honourable Yasir Naqvi
Product launch and promotion of Freedom 35 beer, featuring the Trailer Park Boys
Letter to Minister Sousa
Mapping Wellness: Ontario’s Route to Healthier Communities
https://opha.on.ca/Events-News-and-Media/News/Product-launch-and-promotion-of-Freedom-35-beer,-f.aspx
Ontario needs a Provincial Alcohol Strategy
May Blog Post by the Alcohol Workgroup
Next Agricultural Policy Framework
Letter to Minister Leal
Launch of Ontario’s Basic Income Pilot
alPHa-OPHA
2017 Budget – Province of Ontario
OPHA’s perspective on the 2017 Ontario budget.
Ontario Government Announces Basic Income Pilot
OPHA’s support for basic income is informed by overwhelming evidence of the powerful link between income and health.
Social Acceptance of Marketing Alcohol
Alcohol Workgroup Blog Post
Additional Membership Benefits
Great savings as an OPHA member
LHIN Objects on Health Promotion & Health Equity
Letter to Minister Hoskins
Rethink Your Drinking – Size Matters
Alcohol Workgroup Monthly Blog
Release of the Ontario Food and Nutrition Strategy
A multi-sector approach for healthy eating and food in Ontario.
RE: Climate Change Action Plan 2016-2020
Response Letter
Menu labelling will ease health-care costs: OPHA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OPHA by the Numbers in 2016
Brief Recap of OPHA’s 2016
Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Building Code
Re: EBR Registry Number: 012-8208 – Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Building Code
RE: Canada’s Food Guide Consultation – Phase 1
OPHA’s Response Letter
Give the Gift of Membership
Give your friends, colleagues and professors Membership to OPHA!
Is alcohol really good for your health?
November Blog Post Alcohol Workgroup
Submission on Coordinated land Use Review
Written by the Built Environment Workgroup
Delayed parenthood on the rise: A call for upstream preconception health promotion in Canada
Reproductive Health Workgroup
The Power of Persuasion, Round Two
October Alcohol Workgroup Blog Post
OPHA Letter on Plain Packaging for Tobacco
Re: Consultation on “Plain and Standardized Packaging” for Tobacco Products
Alcohol and Pregnancy
Alcohol Prevention Workgroup
What’s in Your Bottle?
August Alcohol Workgroup Blog Post
Letter for the Making Healthy Menu Choices Act
By Dietitians of Canada, OSNPPH, and OPHA
Increasing alcohol access through LCBO online sales and delivery
July post from the Alcohol Workgroup
Seasonal Trends in Alcohol Consumption
July post from the Alcohol Workgroup
Alcohol Sales in Ontario: Update on Recent Developments
Alcohol Workgroup June Blog
Rethink Your Drinking – raising awareness about alcohol and health in Ontario
June 2016 Alcohol Workgroup Blog Post
Why Ontario Needs a Provincial Alcohol Strategy
Pegeen Walsh’s presentation on the importance of this strategy.
The Power of Persuasion: How does alcohol marketing affect youth?
Alcohol Workgroup Monthly Blog Post
Hello my name is… OPHA!
Be Current. Be heard. Be Connected.
New Resource Hub on LEADERSHIP
New Resource
Summary of Chief Public Health Officer’s 2015 Report on Alcohol Consumption
OPHA Alcohol Workgroup
OPHA Influencing Ontario’s Alcohol Policy: Consultation and Next Steps
Latest Update on the Alcohol Front
Charity Film Night “Just Eat It”
Join us for our Inaugural Film Fundraiser!
Alcohol pricing promotes a culture of moderation
Alcohol Prevention Workgroup
Alcohol use before and during pregnancy
By the Alcohol Prevention Workgroup
Let’s reduce the burden of alcohol in Ontario
Alcohol Prevention Workgroup
Ontario needs a provincial alcohol strategy, say leading health organizations
Why Ontario needs an alcohol strategy
What is a Drink? Standard Alcohol Labelling for Consumers
By OPHA’s Alcohol Prevention Workgroup
Advocacy in Focus (1)
Fall Forum 2015 Project
Launch of NRC Navigator
By the Nutrition Resource Centre
From Grad School to the Real World
New Professionals Workgroup Blog Post
VQA Wine sales return to local farmers’ markets in Ontario
OPHA Alcohol Prevention Workgroup
Members’ Forum Save the Date
June 16
Year in Review
Check out our new video!
Beer Sales in Grocery Stores
OPHA is concerned about the government’s recent announcement…
It’s not all about sex
Why Ontario’s new Health and Physical Education curriculum is good for kids and parents
SHIFT
Enhancing the Health of Ontarians: A Call to Action for Preconception Health Promotion & Care
Updated! OPHA welcomes new Health and Physical Activity Curriculum
The OPHA welcomed the introduction today of the Ministry of Education’s new Health and Physical Activity Curriculum.
Missed our Open House?
Mini Presentations Presented at OPHA’s Jan. Open House!
Members’ Forum (1)
February Invite
Open House Jan. 28th
Join us
Members’ Forum
Join us on October 30th!
New Professionals Oct. Blog Post!
October 2014 NPWG Blog Post
Toxic Partners Letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne
By the Ontario Toxics Reduction Working Group
OPHA Backgrounder
OPHA Backgrounder in 12 Slides
Recent Reports Flagged by the Alcohol Prevention WG
OPHA Alcohol Prevention Workgroup Update
OPHA in the News
The OPHA has been featured in the news – read on to find out why!
Our Story: The Birth of the New Professionals Working Group
New Blog Post by the New Professionals Workgroup
OPHA Releases Provincial Election Asks
OPHA is engaging in the Ontario Election in several ways, including creating a comprehensive policy document that outlines our recommendations for improving the health and well-being of Ontarians.
OPHA Update
Read our latest update now!
Healthiest Province 2014
Make Ontario the Healthiest Province
Public Health & the Media: Minimum Wage
Blog post by the New Professionals WG
Response to Bill 173 Highway Traffic Act (Keeping Ontarios Roads Safe)
By OPHA’s Built Environment Workgroup
Summer Internship
New opening position
Proposed regulatory amendments to the Liquor Licence Act
Submission to the Ministry of the Attorney General
New NPWG Blog Post: Food for Thought
New blog post by the New Professionals Workgroup.
OPHA Responds to 2014 Federal Budget
The OPHA commends the inclusion of a tobacco tax increase in the 2014 Federal Budget.
Response to Development Charges Act Consultation
A response letter by the Built Environment Workgroup
Landing Your First Job in Public Health: Lessons Learned
New blog post by the New Professionals Workgroup.
OPHA response to Ontario’s Education Strategy: “From Great to Excellent”
OPHA’s Breastfeeding Promotion Network submitted a response to the Ministry of Education on November 15, 2013 to inform the next phase of Ontario’s Education Strategy: “From Great to Excellent”.
OPHA Attends Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Consultations
Along with other health, public, and industry representatives, the OPHA was invited to attend the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s consultations in conjunction with announcements in relation to the Healthy Kids Panel report.
OPHA responds to expansion of Student Nutrition Programs in Ontario
Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) agrees with this expansion of Student Nutrition Programs and the action the government is taking to provide kids a healthy start.
OPHA responds to Regulatory Modernization in Ontario’s Beverage Alcohol Industry
The OPHA is concerned with policies that govern the control and sale of alcohol in the province.
Forum to highlight links between alcohol and chronic disease
Experts in the area of Substance Abuse Prevention will gather in Toronto to showcase and discuss emerging research in a forum cosponsored by OPHA.
