DLSPH Open: Ontario transparency legislation to impact researchers and clinicians
February 15/2018Dear colleagues, Many of you have heard that Ontario’s new transparency legislation will require industry to report their financial relationships with Ontario’s health-care system, including with health researchers and clinicians. The legislation is the Health Sector Payment Transparency Act, which is part of The Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients...
DLSPH Open: Administrative Renewal & Welcome New Staff
January 24/2018Dear colleagues, Welcome back and Happy New Year to everyone. This month we are delighted to welcome new staff to DLSPH who will help further enhance the student experience, support academic administration and continue our forward momentum of the last six months. First, the Public Health Sciences Graduate Department welcomes...
DLSPH Open: Reflecting on our brand story
December 14/2017Dear colleagues, Over the last year, our community has been deeply engaged in figuring out how to tell our shared story – who we are, why we do the work we do, and our unique edge in improving health and health systems in Canada and globally. Referred to as the...
DLSPH Open: Anniversaries, Student & Alumni Engagement, Renewing our Story
November 06/2017Dear colleagues, Like many of you, I’m in the midst of teaching, conferences and a slew of activities that make for a full calendar, but it’s fantastic to see members of our community coming together at our various events and celebrations. We have lots about which we should be proud....
DLSPH Open: Equity, Diversity, and Excellence
October 06/2017Dear colleagues, The University of Toronto is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and has a variety of services and people dedicated to removing barriers and supporting the University community in fulfilling their academic, research and employment goals. As a world-leading school of public health, DLSPH has reaffirmed its commitment...
DLSPH Open: Intro to Public Health & Health Systems
September 08/2017Dear colleagues, Welcome to the 2017-18 Academic Year. For the 450 students beginning their studies at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) this fall, welcome to DLSPH Open, a bi-monthly message to our community that shares progress towards our shared vision, celebrates successes, and showcases our collective social...
DLSPH Open: Humanitarianism & Social Justice
August 15/2017
Dear colleagues, On August 19, the World Health Organization celebrates World Humanitarian Day to recognize people who risk their lives in humanitarian service. Several members of the DLSPH community are engaged in humanitarian efforts that are improving health and health systems globally, and contributing to the Faculty’s vision to have...
DLSPH Open: DLSPH Brand Survey
July 31/2017Dear colleagues, In the last edition of DLSPH Open, I promised we would be launching a brand survey to broadly engage our students, faculty, staff and alumni to share their insights to help us shape our story. The DLSPH Brand Survey’s objective is to uncover issues and challenges facing the...
DLSPH Open: Communications & Branding
July 18/2017Dear colleagues, In the second edition of DLSPH Open, I’d like to tell you a bit more about my approach to communications and some new channels that I hope you’ll find time for moving forward. Together we can increase engagement and build a positive organizational culture by celebrating progress towards...
DLSPH Open: 2016-17 Annual Report – Local Responsiveness Global Impact
July 06/2017Dear colleagues, Welcome to the first edition of DLSPH Open. This biweekly communication to the DLSPH community will showcase our Faculty’s forward momentum and the progress that we are making towards achieving our shared vision to be the leading model for public health and health systems learning, research and service,...