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European Public Health WEEK 22-26 May 2023
Public health: Global issues, local actions

Events for Belgium

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HW38 - BOOST Final Conference (EUREGHA, SINTEF, Viken fylkeskommune, Modum kommune, University of Cordoba, AWF Poznan)
Date / theme: Tuesday 23 May - Diversity in health Time: 10h00 until 16h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Conference, Panel discussion, Networking event, Webinar Event format: In-person with live streaming Description: The BOOST project set out to develop, implement, and test a new, School-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) population approach to promote mental health and well-being in primary school children. Join the BOOST final conference on 23-May, featuring learnings from the project and a look at the next steps and EU initiatives in mental health. Hosting country:   Belgium Specific location(s): Brussels (live streaming link shared with online registrants) Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: EUREGHA, SINTEF, Viken fylkeskommune, Modum kommune, University of Cordoba, AWF Poznan For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.boostproject.eu/event-boost-final-conference/ Contact email: michele.calabro@euregha.net Contact info: Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1l3tvaps7vNP3MySTcAoNSLWMcuiZ1tlcz4VP2-I_icClRA/viewform Social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/BOOST_MHealth, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boostproject/
HW208 - PROCare4Life - How technology impacts the quality of life of elderly (Kinetikos Driven Solution SA; Asociacion Parkinson Madrid; Universidad Politecnica De Madrid; Universiteit Maastricht; Westfaelische Wilhelms-Universitaet Muenster; Casa di Cura IGEA; Atos Spain Sa; Stelar Security Technology Law Research Ug; Wohlfahrtswerk Fur Baden-Wurttemberg; Stichting International Foundationfor Integrated Care; Cns Saude,Lda; Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie'carol Davila' Din Bucuresti; Spitalul Universitar De Urgenta Bucuresti Softwa)
Date / theme: Tuesday 23 May - Diversity in health Time: 11h30 until 13h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Conference Event format: In-person with live streaming Description: During the webinar, experts from the PROCare4Life team will discuss the outcomes of this Horizon 2020 project as it comes to a conclusion. Topics will include lessons learned from running the project, results for the pilot phases, an overview of the technical solution, and a discussion on the impact the project is expected to have. Hosting country:   Belgium Specific location(s): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__UEjj-HQTQy3Oj4Sj60AHg#/registration Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: Kinetikos Driven Solution SA; Asociacion Parkinson Madrid; Universidad Politecnica De Madrid; Universiteit Maastricht; Westfaelische Wilhelms-Universitaet Muenster; Casa di Cura IGEA; Atos Spain Sa; Stelar Security Technology Law Research Ug; Wohlfahrtswerk Fur Baden-Wurttemberg; Stichting International Foundationfor Integrated Care; Cns Saude,Lda; Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie'carol Davila' Din Bucuresti; Spitalul Universitar De Urgenta Bucuresti Softwa For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__UEjj-HQTQy3Oj4Sj60AHg#/registration Contact email: clouro@kinetikoshealth.com Contact info: Cláudia Louro - PROCare4Life project manager Social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/procare4life/; https://twitter.com/kinetikoshealth
HW67 - Accessing healthcare in the EU: bridging gaps and tackling vulnerabilities (Red Cross EU office)
Date / theme: Wednesday 24 May - Access to care Time: 9h30 until 12h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Roundtable discussion Event format: In-person with live streaming Description: In their unique role supporting health and social protection systems as auxiliaries to public authorities in EU Member States, practitioners from National Red Cross Societies will reflect on the following overarching question: in context of the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, how can we overcome the limits of overwhelmed healthcare systems, while addressing the worsening health conditions and increasing needs of vulnerable and isolated groups? European Commission Opening. Hosting country:   Belgium Specific location(s): TOPOS Parlement, Rue de Arlon 25, Brussels & ONLINE (link provided upon registration) Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: Red Cross EU office For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.eventbrite.be/e/accessing-healthcare-in-the-eu-bridging-gaps-tackling-vulnerabilities-tickets-619608394387 Contact email: camille.freixinos@redcross.eu Social media: https://twitter.com/RedCrossEU
Online only
HW201 - 2023 EUPHW Opening event (EUPHA)       The opening event of the 2023 European Public Health Week!
Date / theme: Monday 22 May - Mental health for all Time: 10h00 until 11h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Lecture, Conference, Webinar Event format: Online only Description: The EUPHW will traditionally launch with an Opening event, focusing on this year’s theme - Public health: Global issues, local actions. The opening is planned as a 90-minute webinar. The general idea is to introduce the most pertinent global issues in public health and then present a number of local actions, from EUPHA members around Europe, attempting to tackle them. Hosting country:   Belgium Specific location(s): https://vimeo.com/event/3390312 Language(s): English Reach: Global Organisers: EUPHA For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: www.eupha.org Contact email: EUPHAcommunications@EUPHA.org Contact info: Damir Ivankovic Social media: @EUPHActs (find us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook!)
HW1 - Daily kick-off event: Mental health for all (WHO Regional Office for Europe, supported by Mental Health Europe and European Commission's DG SANTE)       Featured: Daily kick-off event
Date / theme: Monday 22 May - Mental health for all Time: 12h00 until 13h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Daily kick-off Event format: Online only Description: Communities, both offline and online, are powerful platforms for nurturing people’s mental health and well-being and reducing stigma and discrimination, enabling many different types and avenues of support, including informal social and emotional support provided by peers and family, counselling by youth workers or school health staff, arts activities provided in schools or community centres, community-wide anti-stigma campaigns, and much more. The way we design and plan the spaces in our communities can also support mental health and well-being, such as for older people, by enabling social interaction and full participation in society. To showcase the many ways that communities can support our mental health and well-being, WHO/Europe, supported by Mental Health Europe and the European Commission, is holding a 1.5-hour kick-off event on 22 May 2023. The event will feature a range of experts from across the WHO European Region who will discuss the many promising ways that communities are supporting people’s mental health and tackling mental-health-related stigma and discrimination. Hosting country:   Belgium Specific location(s): TBC Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: WHO Regional Office for Europe, supported by Mental Health Europe and European Commission's DG SANTE For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vSl50p9HSH-0z2uhH1iz_Q Contact email: EUPHAcommunications@EUPHA.org Contact info: EUPHW, WHO/EURO, MHE and EC (DG SANTE) Social media: https://twitter.com/WHO_Europe; https://mobile.twitter.com/MHESME; https://twitter.com/EU_Health
HW209 - Clustering Meeting of Mental Projects in Ukraine (DG SANTE and HaDEA, European Commission)
Date / theme: Monday 22 May - Mental health for all Time: 14h00 until 16h00 (GMT+01:00) Brussels (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Closed-Door Meeting Event format: Online only Description: The meeting aims to explore synergies and discuss areas for future cooperation between the different projects on mental health taking place in the context of the war on Ukraine. Hosting country:   Belgium Specific location(s): This is a closed-door meeting. Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: DG SANTE and HaDEA, European Commission For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Contact email: marie.fuentes-braesch@ec.europa.eu Contact info: This event is not an open event.
HW187 - Physiotherapy in mental health (Europe Region World Physiotherapy)
Date / theme: Monday 22 May - Mental health for all Time: 19h00 until 20h30 (GMT+01:00) Brussels (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: On 22nd May 2023, on the occasion of EUPHA Week and European Mental Health Week, Europe region World Physiotherapy is holding a webinar to outline the role of physiotherapy in mental health, the scientific evidence that supports this role and present an example of application of this evidence into clinical practice. Hosting country:   Belgium Specific location(s): https://www.erwcpt.eu/news/upcoming-webinar-%7C-physiotherapy-in-mental-health Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: Europe Region World Physiotherapy For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.erwcpt.eu/news/upcoming-webinar-%7C-physiotherapy-in-mental-health Contact email: generalsecretary@erwcpt.eu Contact info: Aitor Carpio Social media: https://twitter.com/ERWorldPhysio https://www.facebook.com/ERWorldPhysiotherapy/
HW2 - Embracing diversity in health: Good inclusive practices and the role of (public) health leadership (EUPHA)       Featured: Daily kick-off event
Date / theme: Tuesday 23 May - Diversity in health Time: 10h00 until 11h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Daily kick-off Event format: Online only Description: The principle of equality is a central topic on the agenda in public health. The very word equality implies that differences exist, and that our populations are diverse. How do we embrace this diversity amongst patients and provide appropriate care for everyone? Aim of this daily kick-off event is to 1/ introduce the (multi-faceted) topic of diversity in health, 2/ present good inclusivity practices and 3/ elaborate needs from (public) health leadership and decision-makers. Hosting country:   Belgium Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: EUPHA For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3bZUJCVuSTKOUVspkN98gw Contact email: EUPHAcommunications@EUPHA.org Contact info: EUPHA / EUPHW Team Social media: https://twitter.com/EUPHActs
HW3 - Daily kick-off event: Universal access to care - How can we overcome barriers in the patient’s care journey? (The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies)       Featured: Daily kick-off event
Date / theme: Wednesday 24 May - Access to care Time: 10h00 until 11h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Daily kick-off Event format: Online only Description: In this interactive session we will look at common obstacles that patients in the WHO European Region must overcome before they can access the care they need. After identifying the main access barriers and gaps in data availability, we will discuss potential policy responses to meet the goal of ensuring Universal Health Coverage. Hosting country:   Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: http://tinyurl.com/OBSEUPHWaccesstocare Contact email: mirandad@obs.who.int Contact info: Debora Miranda Social media: https://twitter.com/OBShealth and https://www.linkedin.com/company/80732669/
HW125 - Revealing policy barriers in diabetes care (EFPIA, PwC)
Date / theme: Wednesday 24 May - Access to care Time: 12h00 until 13h15 (GMT+01:00) Brussels (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Webinar Event format: Online only Description: Clinical diabetes guidelines reflect the latest scientific evidence and are a vital tool for providing the best possible care. But in practice there are big variations in the way that the guidelines are implemented. This webinar will explore what the barriers are, how they affect patients, and what can be done to overcome them. Hosting country:   Belgium Specific location(s): https://www.pwc.ch/en/events/revealing-policy-barriers-in-diabetes-care.html Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: EFPIA, PwC For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://www.pwc.ch/en/events/revealing-policy-barriers-in-diabetes-care.html Contact email: sophie.millar@efpia.eu Social media: @EFPIA @PwC_Switzerland (twitter)
HW4 - Daily kick-off event: Exploring the Link Between Weight and Cancer - Effective Communication and Structural Action (Association of European Cancer Leagues)       Featured: Daily kick-off event
Date / theme: Thursday 25 May - Prevention and control of chronic diseases Time: 10h00 until 11h30 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Daily kick-off Event format: Online only Description: With this event, we will bring together a wide range of stakeholders to explore the link between weight and cancer discussing established and emerging evidence, as well as the main bottlenecks that hinder effective communication and structural action for healthy weight in Europe. Hosting country:   Belgium Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: Association of European Cancer Leagues For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jAxLubjGRjebOWbjW_3qIw Contact email: EUPHAcommunications@EUPHA.org Contact info: EUPHW / EUPHA Social media: https://twitter.com/cancerleagues
HW166 - Designing and Implementing Urban Health Projects (European Health Management Association)
Date / theme: Thursday 25 May - Prevention and control of chronic diseases Time: 11h00 until 12h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Panel discussion Event format: Online only Description: During the webinar, our expert panelists from Healthy Cities, the City of Bradford, and the Barcelona Public Health Agency will share their insights and experiences on the best practices for designing and implementing urban health strategies. They will discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with urban health initiatives and will explore existing health impact assessment tools that can facilitate the conception and implementation of such projects. Hosting country:   Belgium Specific location(s): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fij_tHv1QnOY3l9LaLEE7g Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: European Health Management Association For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fij_tHv1QnOY3l9LaLEE7g Contact email: emmi.weller@ehma.org Contact info: Emmi Weller, Policy Officer Social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-european-health-management-association-ehma-/ (LinkedIn) @EHMAinfo (Twitter)
HW5 - Daily kick-off event: The interplay of civil society and multilateral institutions - The case of the pandemic treaty negotiations (WFPHA / EUPHA / EUPHW)       Featured: Daily kick-off event
Date / theme: Friday 26 May - Global health emergencies and response Time: 10h00 until 11h15 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Daily kick-off Event format: Online only Description: With this session, we propose to take a closer look at the interplay of Civil Society and multilateral organisations, mostly of the UN system, and the future possibilities of such collaborations. We will focus primarily on the pandemic treaty negotiations, being a current multilateral process with great relevance and implications for the public health community. Hosting country:   Belgium Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: WFPHA / EUPHA / EUPHW For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0eLQE8LBR_KwOgA6-M892w Contact email: EUPHAcommunications@EUPHA.org Contact info: WFPHA / EUPHA / EUPHW Social media: https://twitter.com/WFPHA_FMASP
HW26 - Novel climate change and health research (Health & Environment Alliance (HEAL), CICERO Center for International Climate Research, Norway, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, Umeå University, Sweden, Graz University, Austria, Department of Epidemiology ASL Roma 1, ItalyUniversity of Tartu, Estonia, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Norway, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland, Red Cross Red Crescent Centre on Climate Change and Disaster Prepared)
Date / theme: Friday 26 May - Global health emergencies and response Time: 10h00 until 15h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!) Event type:   Campaign Event format: Online only Description: Climate change is already affecting public health. We will present in form of engaging, fun videos and training materials novel research findings from a research project ENBEL, funded under EU Horizon project s. This is a collaboration between climate change and health researchers to understand and mitigate the health risks. Hosting country:   Belgium, Norway and EU and Africa Specific location(s): https://twitter.com/ENBEL_H2020 Language(s): English Reach: European Organisers: Health & Environment Alliance (HEAL), CICERO Center for International Climate Research, Norway, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, Umeå University, Sweden, Graz University, Austria, Department of Epidemiology ASL Roma 1, ItalyUniversity of Tartu, Estonia, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Norway, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland, Red Cross Red Crescent Centre on Climate Change and Disaster Prepared For registration and further information please contact the event organisers directly: Website: https://twitter.com/ENBEL_H2020 Contact email: vlatka@env-health.org Contact info: Vlatka Matkovic Social media: https://twitter.com/ENBEL_H2020 https://twitter.com/HealthandEnv

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