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European Public Health Week 13-17 May 2024
Health is a political choice!

Events for Portugal

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Please note that the 'Online only' events listed on this page may be hosted outside this country, but are still accessible via online media (such as live streaming).

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This list is in chronological order, starting with the events that begin earlier in the day.

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In-person
HW50 - Mental Health in Long-Term Care Facility Professionals (Local Health Unit Entre Douro e Vouga)
Date / theme: Tuesday 14 May - Mental health: People at the centre Time: 9h00 until 12h45 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Panel discussion and Workshop Event format: In-person Description: Understanding the impact of mental health issues among professionals in Extended Care Facilities; Strategies to promote mental well-being in the workplace. Panel discussion with healthcare experts. Interactive workshop with psychologists. Professionals from Extended Care Facilities within the scope of Local Health Unit Entre Douro e Vouga; anticipated attendance: approximately 75 participants. Certificates of participation will be distributed after the event. A raffle will be held for attendees. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): Rua do Auditório, Santa Maria da Feira - Auditório de Santa Maria de Lamas Language(s): Portuguese Reach: Local Organisers: Local Health Unit Entre Douro e Vouga For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: jmccarvalho@arsnorte.min-saude.pt Contact info: Joana Carvalho
HW128 - Breaking Barriers: The Silent Struggle of Men with Mental Health Problems (Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto)
Date / theme: Tuesday 14 May - Mental health: People at the centre Time: 10h00 until 19h00 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Photo exhibition Event format: In-person Description: A photo exhibition that prompts reflection on the inclusiveness of individuals with mental health challenges into society. It integrates images from a men's social center highlighting their exclusion and advocating for their place in our collective consciousness. As Portugal marks 50 years of democracy, let's reaffirm our commitment to a society valuing every individual's rights. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal Language(s): English Reach: Local Organisers: Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://ispup.up.pt/en/evento/breaking-barriers-the-silent-struggle-of-men-with-mental-disabilities/ Contact email: comunicacao@ispup.up.pt Contact info: Comunicação - ISPUP Social media: Instagram @ispup_
HW14 - Urban Health: Walking in Others' Steps (1. Encontro Nacional de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública (ENMISP) 2. Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve 3. Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto)
Date / theme: Wednesday 15 May - Planetary health: A glocal approach Time: 10h00 until 15h00 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Walk and Interactive workshop Event format: In-person Description: Embark on a journey in Vila do Conde with Professor Teresa Leão, exploring the relationship between urban health and architectural design. Engage in discussions while strolling through town, uncovering how urban planning shapes public health in both urban and rural settings. Discover the intersection of architecture, urbanism, and community well-being. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): Vila do Conde. Centro de Memória. Largo de S. Sebastião 4480-706, Vila do Conde Language(s): Portuguese Reach: National Organisers: 1. Encontro Nacional de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública (ENMISP) 2. Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve 3. Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: www.enmisp.pt Contact email: cientifico@enmisp.pt Contact info: Registration available on the website www.enmisp.pt Social media: linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enmisp/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enmisp/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/en_misp/ twitter: https://x.com/en_misp?s21
HW15 - Virtual Reality for Mental Health Promotion (Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve)
Date / theme: Wednesday 15 May - Planetary health: A glocal approach Time: 10h00 until 15h00 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Interactive workshop Event format: In-person Description: This interactive workshop, led by the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Laboratory of the Polytechnic of Porto, explores innovative holistic disease prevention. Experience augmented reality tools combating stigma around anxiety and phobia disorders. Engage in immersive experiences showcasing virtual reality's potential for mental health promotion. Join to revolutionize health literacy and disease control with cutting-edge technology. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): Vila do Conde. Centro de Memória. Largo de S. Sebastião 4480-706 Vila do Conde Language(s): Portuguese Reach: National Organisers: Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: www.enmisp.pt Contact email: cientifico@enmisp.pt Contact info: Registration available on the website www.enmisp.pt Social media: linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enmisp/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enmisp/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/en_misp/ twitter: https://x.com/en_misp?s21
HW16 - One Health and Occupational Health in AGROS (Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve)
Date / theme: Wednesday 15 May - Planetary health: A glocal approach Time: 10h00 until 15h00 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Interactive workshop and on-site visit Event format: In-person Description: A workshop focusing on integrating one health and occupational health within milk cooperative company AGROS. Key topics, including food safety, cross-contamination prevention, milk traceability, and rational antibiotic use, will be addressed, emphasizing the vital role of a unified health workforce in promoting proactive health and sustainability practices in dairy production. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): Rua Cidade da Póvoa de Varzim, 55, Póvoa de Varzim, Porto 4490-258, PT Language(s): Portuguese Reach: National Organisers: Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: www.enmisp.pt Contact email: cientifico@enmisp.pt Contact info: Registration available on the website www.enmisp.pt Social media: linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enmisp/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enmisp/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/en_misp/ twitter: https://x.com/en_misp?s21
HW52 - Public health in the Digital Era (Encontro Nacional de Médicos Internos de Saúde Públic; Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve)
Date / theme: Thursday 16 May - Health through the life course: Breaking down silos Time: 9h00 until 10h30 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Roundtable discussion Event format: In-person Description: Join us in this roundtable where we plan to discuss digital health resources and tools that may shape the future of public health. We will explore a range of digital health solutions for chronic disease surveillance, syndromic surveillance, and geographic information systems as allies in health research, disease monitoring, and improving health outcomes Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): Rua Cidade da Póvoa de Varzim, 55, Póvoa de Varzim, Porto 4490-258, PT Language(s): Portuguese Reach: National Organisers: Encontro Nacional de Médicos Internos de Saúde Públic; Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: www.enmisp.pt Contact email: cientifico@enmisp.pt Contact info: Registration available on the website www.enmisp.pt Social media: linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enmisp/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enmisp/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/en_misp/ twitter: https://x.com/en_misp?s21
HW53 - Scientific Presentations (Encontro Nacional de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública; Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve)
Date / theme: Friday 17 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow Time: 9h00 until 10h30 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Oral abstract presentation Event format: In-person Description: Engage in the discussions of innovative research, interventions, and projects by participants ed for the scientific competition. Don't miss this unique opportunity to stay d and inspired by the continuous advancement of Public Health. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): Rua Cidade da Póvoa de Varzim, 55, Póvoa de Varzim, Porto 4490-258, PT Language(s): Portuguese Reach: National Organisers: Encontro Nacional de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública; Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: www.enmisp.pt Contact email: cientifico@enmisp.pt Contact info: Registration available on the website www.enmisp.pt Social media: linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enmisp/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enmisp/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/en_misp/ twitter: https://x.com/en_misp?s21
HW54 - Access to Healthcare: Addressing the Needs of Vulnerable Populations (Encontro Nacional de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública e Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve)
Date / theme: Friday 17 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow Time: 12h00 until 13h30 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Roundtable discussion Event format: In-person Description: In this roundtable, we will be exploring the healthcare implications of social inequalities, followed by the impact of crises and conflicts on vulnerable populations. The session will conclude with insights on the topic of migration and how public health professions can address it. Undoubtedly, this is an opportunity to gain valuable insights into critical issues. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): Rua Cidade da Póvoa de Varzim, 55, Póvoa de Varzim, Porto 4490-258, PT Language(s): Portuguese Reach: National Organisers: Encontro Nacional de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública e Comissões de Médicos Internos de Saúde Pública do Norte, Centro, Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Alentejo e Algarve For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: www.enmisp.pt Contact email: cientifico@enmisp.pt Contact info: Registration available on the website www.enmisp.pt Social media: linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enmisp/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enmisp/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/en_misp/ twitter: https://x.com/en_misp?s21
HW107 - 5E mental health: putting brain, body, and world together again (Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto)
Date / theme: Friday 17 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow Time: 14h00 until 16h00 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Lecture Event format: In-person Description: Nikolas Rose - Honorary Professor in the Research School of Social Sciences of the Australian National University - will present the seminar: “5E mental health: putting brain, body and world together again”. This event will feature comments from Professor Henrique Barros and will be moderated by the researcher Sahra Gibbon. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal Language(s): English Reach: Local Organisers: Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://ispup.up.pt/evento/5e-mental-health-putting-brain-body-and-world-together-again/ Contact email: comunicacao@ispup.up.pt Contact info: Comunicação - ISPUP Social media: Instagram @ispup_
In-person with live streaming
HW70 - Symposium Healthy Working Environments (Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra)
Date / theme: Monday 13 May - Health is a political choice: Starting the discussion Time: 16h00 until 18h30 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Roundtable discussion Event format: In-person with live streaming Description: The Symposium is part of a 3rd year Subject of the Dietetics and Nutrition Degree and will take place on 15 May 2024, between 16:00 and 18:30 (local time). The programme features three speakers (Professor Tânia Gaspar, Dr. Ana Frias and Dr. Ana Rita Lopes, Psychologist and Nutritionists, respectively) and will be moderated by Dr. Cristiana Lopes (Social Action Services, IPC) and Dr. António Loureiro. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/97066542720 Language(s): Portuguese Reach: Local Organisers: Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/97066542720 Contact email: barbara.pereira@estesc.ipc.pt Contact info: Bárbara Beleza
HW108 - PUBLIC HEALTH TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE: PRIORITIZING CHILDREN, SCHOOLS (University of Minho)
Date / theme: Friday 17 May - Next generation: Public health of today and tomorrow Time: 16h00 until 17h30 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: In-person with live streaming Description: In this webinar, we'll spotlight public health in children and schools, bridging gaps between health and education. We'll delve into health literacy, vital for both sectors. Speakers will share their latest research findings. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/97880251811 Language(s): Portuguese Reach: Local Organisers: University of Minho For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://bit.ly/OnlineHealthLiteracyWebinar Contact email: rrosario@ese.uminho.pt Contact info: https://bit.ly/OnlineHealthLiteracyWebinar
Online only
HW45 - One Health Joint Plan of Action debate (Grupo de Trabalho One Health da Associação Nacional dos Médicos de Saúde Pública - Portugal)
Date / theme: Wednesday 15 May - Planetary health: A glocal approach Time: 9h00 until 10h30 (GMT) Lisbon (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: This webinar will be perform by elements of the ANMSP One Health Working Group with the intent to promote a zoom in and a Glocal reflection on the One Health Joint Plan of Action (2022-2026). Public health, environmental health and veterinary medicine professionals and students are the main audience target. Hosting country:   Portugal Specific location(s): https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2VmYTRlZTgtYTM4My00NmJiLThlMWQtODA1NGQ2MWIxOTc4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2281f47dbf-6f00-4f94-9820-735c9d76c3d1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2252a6cdee-069e-4655-821e-e24c06eb1b1c%22%7d Language(s): Portuguese Reach: Global Organisers: Grupo de Trabalho One Health da Associação Nacional dos Médicos de Saúde Pública - Portugal For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.anmsp.pt/ Contact email: Sjmachadosousa@gmail.com Contact info: Associação Nacional dos Médicos de Saúde Pública

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