What is
environmental public health?
As part of our shared goal of supporting the health and safety of all people, environmental public health encompasses every aspect of our lives, from air to water to food, to employment and recreation, to our homes and families.
It is a cornerstone of safe and thriving communities.
CIPHI advances the profession and field of environmental public health through certification, advocacy, education, and professional competencies for environmental public health professionals, also known as public health inspectors and environmental health officers.
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Environmental public health professionals protect us all through:
Licensing and inspection of
care facilities,
food service establishments,
and water suppliers
Infection and disease control
Food safety evaluation and monitoring
Water quality testing
Indoor air quality testing
Health promotion
Health hazard management
(e.g. boil water advisories, flood warnings)
Tobacco control
Enforcement of public health legislation
Emergency response teams
Recreational water safety
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Events & education
July 18, 2022
2022 AGM Report
The report for the 88th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Institute of Public Health...
News
August 12, 2022
Environmental Public Health Week, September 26th – October 2nd, 2022
Environmental Public Health Week celebrates the important work of Environmental…Events & education
July 8, 2022
CIPHI NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE- SEPT 11- 14, 2022 – AJAX, ONTARIO
We are honoured to have Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of…
Join the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
As the only national association that speaks for environmental public health professionals in Canada (also known as public health inspectors and environmental health officers), CIPHI is integral to advancing public health. CIPHI and its membership continually work to protect the health of all Canadians, advance the environmental and health sciences, and enhance the field of public health inspection.
From employment opportunities to continuing professional development to member benefits, with CIPHI membership you’ll advance your career in environmental public health and build great relationships with your colleagues from across Canada.
National Annual Education Conference (AEC)
Hello,
We’re back! The Durham Region Health Department has resumed planning for the 2022 CIPHI National Annual Educational Conference. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the first hybrid conference! You can now experience the conference virtually or in-person. After facing many challenges in the last 2 years, get ready to learn, collaborate, network, and have fun! Our conference will be held at the Ajax Convention Centre, Ajax Ontario on September 11th-14th, 2022. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at aec2020info@ciphi.ca.
We thank you for your continued support! Please visit our website, ciphidurham2022.ca for more information and updates!
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CIPHI 2022 AEC Planning Committee