Saskatchewan Public Health Association, Inc.
Mission Statement
To promote the health of Saskatchewan people and their environment through education, advocacy and empowerment.
History
SPHA is a voluntary organization founded in 1952 and incorporated in 1980. It is affiliated with the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA).
SPHA’s present membership incudes individuals from a wide variety of professional health backgrounds such as community health nurses, health educators, public health inspectors, medical health officers, educational psychologists, nutritionists, podiatrists, environmental health officers, health researchers, dentists, community program planners, project coordinators, health administrators, and community health directors, as well as concerned individuals.
Current Areas of Special Interest
Health Restructuring, Social Justice, Environmental issues
In this time of health reform and transition to a "wellness"-oriented health care system, issues related to ensuring the public’s health are of critical concern. The Association extends a warm welcome to all individuals who are interested in community health matters.
It is not necessary to belong to a specific health discipline to be a member of SPHA.
SPHA Series of Articles on Health Determinants
Supported by a Provincial Wellness Grant from Saskatchewan Health, Saskatchewan Public Health Association ANNOUNCES – A series of articles on issues affecting health for use in newspapers, newsletters, bulletins and other community publications
What keeps people healthy? Research shows that our living and working conditions have a larger impact on people’s health than health care. Things such as housing, income, social support, work stress and education make a big difference in people’s quality and quantity of life. The challenge for health services is to ensure these conditions are optimal for all. The stories and research in these articles on what determines health show ways that people and communities are "working together to improve health".
The articles were written for the Saskatchewan Public Health Association for wide distribution in the province. Please feel free to use the articles, crediting SPHA.
Presentation to the All-Party Committee on Tobacco
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Saskatchewan Public Health Association (SPHA) is a provincial organization whose mission is to promote the health of Saskatchewan people and their environment through education, advocacy and empowerment.
SPHA’s Tobacco Action Committee keeps members apprised of tobacco issues through its quarterly newsletter, mail outs to members, and reports and resolutions at annual meetings.
Officers and Board of Directors Members for 2011
Executive
President – Mr. Greg Riehl
Vice President – Dr. Drona Rasali
Past President – Mr. Terry Gibson
Treasurer – Dr. Zahid Abbas
Secretary – Dr. Angela Bowen
Board of Directors
Dr. Allen Backman
Ms. Carmen Buschow
Mr. Ken Cross
Dr. Leo Lanoie
Ms. Tanya Rac
Ms. Joan Riemer
Student members of the Board of Directors
Ms. Molly Bell
Ms. Mona Ali
Ms. Maily Huynh
Ms. Faye Burgess
Contact
Saskatchewan Public Health Association
Box 845, Regina, SK
S4P 3B1
e-mail: saskpha@gmail.com
