
Dr. Eileen de Villa
@epdevilla
Toronto's Medical Officer of Health
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http://toronto.ca/health 22-07-2011 15:02:50
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I am grateful to have attended the City of Toronto 🇨🇦 Sunrise Ceremony at Nathan Phillips Square, to begin National #IndigenousPeoplesDay in a good way, & to honour, reflect & celebrate the rich diversity of Indigenous communities in Toronto.


Today I was joined by the Dr. Lamptey & Toronto Public Health's Indigenous Health Team for a film screening of “The Pass System” for National #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Thankful for the chance to learn & reflect on some of the harmful policies that Indigenous Peoples have had to endure.





August 31 is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay 💜 You can help #EndOverdose by signing up for free online overdose prevention & response training: toronto.ca/naloxone Learn more about overdose prevention: toronto.ca/OverdosePreven… #IAOD2024 International Overdose Awareness Day



To my Toronto Public Health staff: In the most challenging times, you’ve demonstrated what’s possible through your skill, dedication & care. These extraordinary challenges have shown us the healing power of connection and the strength of our community. Thank you, thank you, thank you!




On Monday, I was joined by my wonderful friends and colleagues to celebrate my final days as Medical Officer of Health at Toronto Public Health. What an incredible evening it was, full of connection, laughter, and bittersweet reminiscing. It has been the honour of a lifetime to serve


As I send my final holiday greeting as Medical Officer of Health at Toronto Public Health, I am filled with deep gratitude. We’ve made remarkable strides in advancing health, reducing inequalities, and protecting the well-being of our city. This festive season, may your days be filled




It has truly been the privilege of a lifetime serving as Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, and an honour to work alongside such dedicated and passionate individuals at Toronto Public Health. Over the last eight years, I have done my very best to serve the people of Toronto — I