The Public Health Association of Nova Scotia believes that public health is a product of a healthy community, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. Each of us has a role to play in making public health a fact of life in Nova Scotia.
The Public Health Association of Nova Scotia believes that public health is a product of a healthy community, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. Each of us has a role to play in making public health a fact of life in Nova Scotia.
The Public Health Association of Nova Scotia believes that public health is a product of a healthy community, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. Each of us has a role to play in making public health a fact of life in Nova Scotia.
About PHANS
Join PHANS as we rejuvenate in 2026!
The Public Health Association of Nova Scotia (PHANS) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization working to promote the health of Nova Scotians and our communities through education, advocacy, and empowerment.
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Dr. Ranil Appuhamy – "Let's Learn Public Health" series on YouTube
Public Health News
“Two case of bird flu confirmed, 1 suspected, in N.S. this month"
Yuan Wang, CBC News 19 Feb 2026
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/avian-flu-bird-influenza-9.7098454
“Child poverty declining in N.S., but thousands at risk without government help”
Michael Gorman, CBC News 18 Feb 2026
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/child-poverty-decreasing-nova-scotia-thousands-at-risk-no-government-intervention-9.7094487
“Epidemic in our schools: Cancer society sounds alarm on N.S. vaping”
Anjuli Patil, CBC News 26 Jan 2026
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/youth-vaping-nova-scotia-canadian-cancer-society-9.7061565
“N.S. to release environmental racism panel final report after community consultation”
Michael Gorman, CBC News 18 Dec 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7019996
Public Health in Nova Scotia
Frank L, Harrington R, Saulnier.
2025 report card on child and family poverty in Nova Scotia.
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Nova Scotia Office. Feb 2026.
https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/2025-report-card-on-child-and-family-poverty-in-nova-scotia/
Public Health Advocacy
Andrea Hilchie-Pye, President of the Public Health Association of Nova Scotia (PHANS), will be giving a brief to the Accounts Committee of the Nova Scotia Legislature on Monday, 23 March 2026 regarding the potential impact of the N.S. 2026 Budget on public health.
Bulletin Board
PHANS Webinar
"Misinformation & Public Health in the Age of Social Media"
Abigail Hanson
8 April 2026
12:00 PM ADT
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWMWDSnNQYCWKVLs0DS2aw#/registration
CPHA Conference
Public Health 2027
Vancouver, March 2027
World Health Day
April 7
Global public health awareness day
Send us your events!
Have an event coming up? We can help promote it! Send us your webinars, meetings, information sessions, or fundraisers relating to public health and health equity to
membershipservices@phans.ca
PHANS Awards
PHANS awards the Public Health Champion Award each year at the PHANS AGM. This is an honour intended to recognize an individual or organization who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, innovation and commitment to improving the health of Nova Scotians. The Marie McCully Collier Population and Public Health Student Award is presented to a part time or full time student who demonstrates a passion for public health as well as leadership in the field.
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Anyone with an interest in community health and advocating for health equity in Nova Scotia can join our team. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and effect positive change.
There are many benefits to becoming a member including:
- Learning about public health issues in Nova Scotia
- Networking with people with an interest in public health
- An opportunity to have a voice in influencing health policy in Nova Scotia
Membership may be direct with PHANS, or conjoint with the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA). Direct PHANS membership is the least expensive option, but we encourage conjoint membership for those who wish to support CPHA as well. Conjoint PHANS and CPHA membership is available through the CPHA website.