alPHa provides benefits to members in a variety of ways. 

• Advocacy – alPHa communicates health units’ issues, concerns and solutions on public health matters to government and decision-makers. It facilitates joint meetings between members and decision-makers to share information and expertise to improve Ontario’s public health system.
  
  
• Communications - To help them do their day-to-day jobs effectively, we keep members informed on latest news and events as well as emerging issues through current technologies, including our website, e-newsletters and electronic mailing lists.
  
  
• Education – alPHa holds timely, relevant and informative sessions and programs to enrich members’ knowledge on issues, developments and challenges affecting the delivery of public health programs and services. Education programs include the Annual Conference, Fall Symposium, and Winter Symposium.
  
  
• Representation – Through membership in alPHa, our members have the opportunity to work on key issues and represent their public health colleagues on committees, working groups and alliances. 
   

• Member Services 
  • Group Plans – We negotiate discounts and preferred pricing for members on various services and programs such as employer health benefits, personal home and auto insurance, and business supplies.
    
  • Online Membership & Information Management – in addition to open access to correspondence, resolutions and other advocacy materials, alPHa’s website includes members-only areas where consultation documents, meeting materials, and dedicated group pages are available.
    
  • Directories – alPHa keeps an up-to-date directory of Ontario public health offices that includes contact information for the leadership teams.
    
  • Recognition – The Distinguished Service Award is presented each year to deserving individuals for their outstanding contributions to public health. 
    
  • Team Building – Each spring, we invite members to participate in the annual Workplace Health and Wellness Challenge. Photos from health unit staff that depict healthy eating and active living activities are featured at the annual conference.