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*NOTE: The terms "forum” and "listserv” mean the same thing. The term listserv will be used in this document.

The role of the ODPH listservs:

  • The ODPH listserv(s) are designed to facilitate discussion, learning, networking, sharing ideas, sharing resources, and solving problems related to community and public health nutrition for all ODPH members.
  • The listserv will also be used by the ODPH Executive to communicate with the membership, make requests, and receive member feedback on key provincial issues requiring a cooperative response and position.
 
ODPH Listservs Disclaimer:
 
All opinions, advice, statements, or other information contained in any messages sent to and posted on the ODPH forums are of the author of that message and do not necessarily reflect those of ODPH as a whole.  ODPH does not take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any message on any of the ODPH forums. 
 
 
Access to the ODPH listservs:
  • Only ODPH members have access to the listserv(s). Each ODPH member can choose to receive listserv emails or not.
  • There are a number of listservs available to ODPH members.
  • To view the current list of available listservs or to change your listserv settings please go to the Forum (listserv) page on our ODPH website.

Posting to the listservs

There are 2 ways to post/reply on the listservs: 

1. From the ODPH website:

To Post

  • Under the "Members” tab click "Forum (Listserv)”
  • Choose the forum (listserv) you would like to post
  • Click "New Thread” on the right hand side of the page
  • Enter your question in the text box and click "Submit"

To reply to a post:

  • Click on the post title Scroll down to the end of the page
  • Enter comments into "Quick Reply” text box
  • Click "Post Reply"

2. From your email:

To Post:

To reply to a post:

  • Click "reply” from your email options
  • Enter your reply/response
  • Press "send”

Listserv Etiquette:
When responding or replying to posts on the website or by email, be aware that you are not only responding to the individual who has sent the initial post/email but the entire listerv group.  To avoid sending unnecessary emails please only respond or reply when the message requests a reply. If you wish to thank the member for asking the question or if you would like more information from the member who initially sent the post or email do not reply. Instead, send a new email to the individual who made the initial post.

Frequently Asked Q and A’s:

1. A non-ODPH member dietitian in my health unit wants me to ask a question to the listserv.  Can email responses be sent directly to this colleague?

  • Only current ODPH members can use the listserv(s).
  • Encourage your colleague to join ODPH. Learn about the many benefits of membership here.

2. I have a dietetic intern working with me. How are dietetic interns able to use the listserv?

  • Only ODPH members have access to the listserv. Dietetic interns are currently not eligible for membership.
  • However, an ODPH member can provide context to the request and may send the request to the listserv.
  • Responses from the listserv request should be emailed to the ODPH member, not the dietetic intern. At this point, the dietetic intern may follow up individually with ODPH members.
  • Results from the information collected will be collated and shared with ODPH membership through the listserv.

3. How do I know when to send an email to the entire ODPH listserv or to a specific work group listserv…FHNAG, HERS, CCWG, M2K, School Nutrition, FLitWG?

  • If your question is specific to a workgroup topic, send it to the specific workgroup. For example if you have a questions about infant nutrition, send to the FHNAG listserv.

  • If your question is related to a more broad Public Health Nutrition issue or there is no specific workgroup listserv then send to the ODPH listserv.

4. I want to collect information from other health units, how should I ask via the ODPH listserv?

  • Provide some background information and explain why you are collecting information from other health units.
  • Identify who is collecting this information. Remember only ODPH members can collect information via the listserv.
  • Explain what information you need and how it will be used.
  • Collate and share results from the request.

5. A nurse/health promoter/family home visitor in my health unit has a question.  I want to get feedback from the larger ODPH group.

  • Only ODPH members have access to the listserv. Other public health professionals are not eligible for membership.
  • However, an ODPH member can provide context to the request and may send the request to the listserv.
  • Responses from the listserv request should be emailed to the ODPH member, not the nurse/health promoter/family home visitor.
  • Collate and share results from the request.

6. How do I change my listserv settings?

  • All ODPH members have access to all of the listervs and any of the listserv posts. For a list of the current listservs please visit the Forum (listserv) page on our ODPH website.
  • You can change your settings on any of the ODPH listservs. To receive listserv emails please click ‘subscribe’ (located under the listserv name you wish to join). Once subscribed, you will receive an email every time someone posts a question or updates a post. If you wish to unsubscribe, you can do so by clicking "unsubscribe”. You will then no longer receive email notifications from this listserv.