At this early stage, my understanding of this topic comes mostly from my experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and from following Canadian news and public health updates. I have noticed reports about measles and pertussis outbreaks in Canada that are often linked to lower vaccination coverage. These stories highlight that vaccine confidence is important for protecting communities and maintaining herd immunity (Public Health Agency of Canada [PHAC], 2025). I am beginning to

Released in 1986, the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion , reshaped how we think about public health. It emphasized that health is shaped by social, political and environmental conditions, not just individual behaviours. Its five action areas such as building healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills and reorienting health services, remain a foundation for health promotion today (World Health Organizat

I am a Filipino woman, daughter, sister, wife and parent of three boys. My social location shapes how I see the world and how I work in public health. I am a nurse and manager in a hierarchical public health organization in Toronto, Ontario. My focus is on child and family health, policy, issues management and community engagement through partnerships with City divisions, schools, healthcare providers and local organizations. My work is about promoting health equity, addressi

As I continue on my learning journey as a nurse working with multiple disciplines, it is important for me to broaden my perspective and...

My academic journey has evolved into a reflection on our current health care system and my path as a health leader, a nursing...

In 1984, WHO expanded their definition of health as: "the optimal state of health of individuals and groups…including the realization of...

Perspectives from a community & societal level on the topic of food insecurity & mental in Alberta & Ontario

Applying the socio-ecological model to focus the importance of children's health

Expanding on the World Health Organization's definition of "health" to include social determinants and population health approaches.

In my MHST 601 course, we have been exploring the Canada Health Act (CHA), universal health care and how it relates to our personal and...

Finding the balance on social media use for health professionals