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SHIFT – Enhancing the Health of Ontarians: A Call to Action for Preconception Health & Care

What: Webinar
When: May 20, 2015 - February 12, 2021
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This webinar will discuss the importance of preconception health as part of reproductive health, with an overview of the comprehensive position paper released by OPHA entitled “SHIFT – Enhancing the Health of Ontarians: A Call to Action for Preconception Health & Care” and exploring how to move forward.

Outline:
  • Overview of the OPHA Reproductive Health Workgroup
  • What is preconception health and why is it important?
  • The current strategies for preconception health in Ontario
  • The 4 I’s in a Call to Action for preconception health
  • Next steps – where do we go from here?
Presenters:

Mary Ann Gatbonton, Public Health Nurse, Toronto Public Health
Jen Matos, Public Health Nurse, Durham Region Health Department
Caroline Shaw, Public Health Nurse, Halton Region Health Department

Links:

SHIFT – Enhancing the Health of Ontarians: A Call to Action for Preconception Health Promotion and Care

Shift: A Call for Action for Preconception Health Promotion and Care (Video)

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