27 Jul 2010

Dear colleagues,

Prof. James Sallis, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and Director of Active Living Research shared his experience of working to implement policy and practice change in the USA on improving levels of physical activity.  Prof Sallis has developed an extensive programme of work looking at the policy and environmental influences on physical activity, nutrition and obesity.  As Director of Active Living Research his work contributes to the prevention of childhood obesity in low income and high-risk communities. 

The 25th All Ireland Social Medicine Meeting will take place on 9 September 2010 in Belfast. 

Papers are invited for oral presentation or posters under the broad theme of social medicine, an all-island focus is particularly welcome.

Full details of the conference can be accessed here.

Access the conference booking form

Access the abstract form

15 Jul 2010

On June 9^th, 2010 the Institute of Public Health in conjunction with the HSE hosted the inaugural “Quality Improvement, Patient Safety and knowledge Integration in Health Services” Seminar which was held at Pearse Street Library in Dublin.

25 Jun 2010

Inside this Issue

14 Jun 2010

Prof. James Sallis, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and Director of Active Living Research shared his experience of working to implement policy and practice change in the USA on improving levels of physical activity.  Prof Sallis has developed an extensive programme of work looking at the policy and environmental influences on physical activity, nutrition and obesity.  As Director of Active Living Research his work contributes to the prevention of childhood obesity in low income and high-risk communities. 

10 Jun 2010

Delegates attending a public health seminar today learned that low levels of physical activity are contributing to long term health problems. The comments were made by Professor James Sallis, Director of Active Living Research and Professor at San Diego State University and Ms Teresa Lavin, Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH), at a seminar jointly hosted by IPH and the UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health (Northern Ireland).

7 Jun 2010

IPH commissioned a review of HIA work in 2009 to detail progress and achievements of HIA from 2001.  This included an assessment of current levels of HIA awareness and activity and suggestions for the direction of future work.  Access the full report and executive summary.

3 Jun 2010

The theme for Men's Health Week this year is Physical Activity, and all men and boys are encouraged to 'Get up. Get out. Get going!'  Men's Health Week gives everyone (health professionals, service providers, sporting bodies, community groups employers, policy makers, the media, individuals....) an opportunity to get involved. 

Access further information at the Men's Health Forum website http://www.mhfi.org