Public Health Association of Nova Scotia

Welcome

Who We Are
The Public Health Association of Nova Scotia (PHANS) is a voluntary not-for-profit organization, affiliated with the Canadian Public Health Association, whose membership is open to any individual who supports its mission.

What PHANS Does

Monitors social, political, economic and environmental developments that may influence public health.

Advocates for policy change on issues that affect health.

Responds to community health issues and concerns.

Raises public and professional awareness of health issues.

Encourages individual and community action.

Liaises with other voluntary agencies and government departments.

Participates in government committees examining health policy.

Requesting PHANS support

PHANS welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively and support other groups and organizations. To ensure that requests we receive align with the priorities and the current work plan of PHANS, we ask you to complete the accompanying template to the best of your ability and return it to PHANS at . We will entertain requests that allow us to work towards our defined outcomes. Template download (pdf - right mouse click Save Target As)