SUMMARY: This presentation is not only a call for a fierce defense of the complex issues affecting the health of Canadians, but also a plea to change the language that will fit on a bumper sticker or a seven-second sound bite.

HPSS 2007 - a great success - click here to see photos.

HPSS Announces a contest winner - Title of HPSS 2008
Laurie Schertzer (Canadian Diabetes Association) is the grand winner of our HPSS 2008 title contest! Her entry 'Health Promotion Under Pressure' has been selected by the HPSS Steering Committee as the title of the theme for this year's Summer School. As the winner, the CHP will waive Laurie's fees for HPSS 2008. Thank you, Laurie! and thank you VERY MUCH to the other contestants, who submitted very, very creative ideas - it was not easy to make the decision.

Ontario Regulated Health Professionals May be Eligible for Reimbursement of HPSS Registration Fees
Regulated Health Professionals are now eligible for funding to support skill and knowledge development opportunities through the Healthforce Ontario's Allied Health Professional Development Fund. The 2007-2008 Application Form and Application Guide are available at the fund's website at www.ahpdf.ca.

Subsidies for those participating in the French-language sessions who live or work in Ontario!
Subsidies available for travel and accommodation for those attending French-language sessions (Series 2). Contact the HPSS Coordinator for more information.