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‘Always give back’: trainee develops research opportunities for youth amidst doctoral studies

By Alisa Kim As an undergrad studying kinesiology, Troy Francis thought he might become a physiotherapist or a chiropractor. As he continued his studies, however, Francis, currently a PhD student in the Health Services Research program at IHPME, was drawn to a big-picture view of the health system. His...

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Dr. Julia O’Sullivan partners with First Nations communities across Canada to strengthen early childhood literacy

Students from Ermineskin Elementary School, a Cree Community School in Maskwacîs, Alberta, who participated in the Model Schools Literacy Project. Professor Julia O’Sullivan is the chief advisor of the project, which aims to enhance the reading and writing skills of First Nations children in Canada.

By Alisa Kim The window of opportunity for literacy is narrow, closing for most by the age of 10 years. Early literacy is not only critical for academic success but confers socioeconomic benefits. “If you can’t read and write well by the time you go to grade four, you...

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A vision realized: trainee leads pilot project to deliver eye care to Indigenous children in Toronto

By Alisa Kim, IHPME A study by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind found one-third of Indigenous Canadians have not had an eye exam within the last two years. Moreover, research has shown Indigenous children experience high levels of astigmatism, an irregularity in the shape of the cornea...

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Professors Greg Marchildon and Sharon Straus appointed to the Order of Canada

By Alisa Kim, IHPME Congratulations to IHPME Professors Greg Marchildon and Sharon Straus, who were appointed to the Order of Canada. One of the country’s highest civilian honours, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Appointments are made by the Governor-General...

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Students Develop Harm-​Reduction Toolkit for U of T Community

by Françoise Makanda, DLSPH U of T students developed a “Know Your Drugs 101” toolkit that will help students returning to campus spot the signs of a drug overdose. The toolkit is comprehensive – it includes information on how to respond to an overdose, and how to access and administer...

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Return to In-​Person Classes Announcement – Winter Term 2022

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Dear DLSPH community, After extensive research and careful consideration of multiple academic and social factors and public health guidance, we have decided to return to in-person courses for the Winter 2022 term. Instructors will determine what in-person means for their Winter course(s) and communicate accordingly to students. For the majority...

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DLSPH Open: IHPME’s Contribution to the Fight Against COVID-​19

Dear faculty members, staff and students: As the third wave of the pandemic recedes in Canada, there is reason for cautious optimism. Cases are declining sharply and 75% of Canadians have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose. Many of you are aware of the work done by the Ontario COVID-19...

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Nusrat Farhana’s Story: Dissecting Healthcare Competitiveness in Canada

By Françoise Makanda, Communications Officer at DLSPH What causes Canadian hospitals to compete amongst themselves with no paying clients? Under the supervision of Dean Adalsteinn Brown, Nusrat Farhana spent the last six years understanding what drives hospitals to compete through the Ontarian and Albertan healthcare systems. “If you don't understand...

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DLSPH Researchers to Study COVID Seroprevalence in High-​Risk Populations

By Arlette Bax The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected marginalized communities across Canada. The Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath), hosted by the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, has received a $1.9 million investment from Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) to fund a study of...

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U of T Launches New Investigative Journalism Bureau for Collaborative Reporting and Training

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is launching the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB), a unique Canadian initiative bringing together journalists, academics and students to conduct in-depth reporting while training the next generation of investigative journalists. Building on the success of its existing journalism programs (The Dalla Lana Fellowship in...

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