
SHIFT – Enhancing the Health of Ontarians: A Call to Action for Preconception Health & Care
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.
- 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?
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: A Call for Action for Preconception Health Promotion and Care (Video)