Environmental Public Health Week 2009
January 19-25, 2009
Environmental Public Health Week recognizes the hard work of all Certified Public Health Inspectors/ Environmental Health Officers across Canada and the importance of environmental health programs in our healthcare system. We are dedicated professionals who are committed to promoting and protecting public health and continually meeting new challenges from our environment that can affect human health.
- CIPHI President's Message (8.5x11" - PDF format)
- Promotional Poster - English version (8.5x11" - JPG format)
- Media Release - English Version (8.5x11" - PDF format)
- Affiche Promotionnelle - Version française (8,5x11" - format JPG)
- Communiqué de Presse - Version française (8,5x11" - format PDF)
This initiative was established with several goals in mind;
- To recognize the important work of Environmental Public Health Professionals in Canada.
- Increase the public's knowledge and awareness of the role of Environmental Public Health Professionals in the health of their communities.
- Celebrate the achievements of Environmental Public Health Professionals with our members and partners.
Public Health Inspectors/ Environmental Health Officers provide services in:
- Food Safety
- Air Quality
- Drinking Water Quality
- Playground Safety
- Rental Housing Conditions
- Tobacco Reduction
- Recreational Water Services
- Outbreak Management
- Personal Services Facilities
- Prevention of Foodborne Illness
- Childcare and Institutional Facilities
- Onsite Sewage Disposal Assessments
Environmental Public Health Week was created with the intention of being an annual event and the dates corresponding with the incorporation date of the Institute.
To learn more about our profession, our organization, and career opportunities in the field, contact your local health unit and browse our website.
