Dr. Eileen de Villa (@epdevilla) 's Twitter Profile
Dr. Eileen de Villa

@epdevilla

Toronto's Medical Officer of Health

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Good afternoon, Toronto. Today I am announcing my resignation as Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, effective December 31, 2024. youtube.com/watch?v=S_Jm21…

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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.

I am grateful to have attended the <a href="/cityoftoronto/">City of Toronto 🇨🇦</a> Sunrise Ceremony at Nathan Phillips Square, to begin National #IndigenousPeoplesDay in a good way, &amp; to honour, reflect &amp; celebrate the rich diversity of Indigenous communities in Toronto.
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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.

Today I was joined by the Dr. Lamptey &amp; <a href="/TOPublicHealth/">Toronto Public Health</a>'s Indigenous Health Team for a film screening of “The Pass System” for National #IndigenousPeoplesDay.
Thankful for the chance to learn &amp; reflect on some of the harmful policies that Indigenous Peoples have had to endure.
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Public health helped save your life today, you just didn’t know it. Using science, evidence and best practices, TPH has dozens of programs and services that help keep our population as healthy as possible. Learn about our priorities for 2024-2028 at toronto.ca/TPHStrategicPl…

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Here at Toronto Public Health, we envision a city where all people can be healthy & thrive. We are committed to moving this vision forward by protecting & improving health at a population level while reducing health inequities. Learn how: toronto.ca/TPHStrategicPl…

Here at Toronto Public Health, we envision a city where all people can be healthy &amp; thrive. We are committed to moving this vision forward by protecting &amp; improving health at a population level while reducing health inequities.

Learn how: toronto.ca/TPHStrategicPl…
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At Toronto Public Health, we envision a city where all people can be healthy and thrive. We’re committed to moving this vision forward by protecting and improving health at a population level while reducing health inequities. Learn more: toronto.ca/TPHStrategicPl…

At Toronto Public Health, we envision a city where all people can be healthy and thrive. 
We’re committed to moving this vision forward by protecting and improving health at a population level while reducing health inequities.
Learn more: toronto.ca/TPHStrategicPl…
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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

August 31 is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay đź’ś
 
You can help #EndOverdose by signing up for free online overdose prevention &amp; response training: toronto.ca/naloxone
 
Learn more about overdose prevention: toronto.ca/OverdosePreven…
 
#IAOD2024 <a href="/OverdoseDay/">International Overdose Awareness Day</a>
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Public health helped save your life today, you just didn’t know it. Using science, evidence and best practices, TPH has dozens of programs and services that help keep our population as healthy as possible. Learn about our priorities for 2024-2028 at toronto.ca/TPHStrategicPl…

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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!

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I am deeply honoured and humbled to share that Senator Moodie has awarded me amongst the recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal to leading Canadians who have left an indelible mark on their communities through medical innovation, advancing education and shaping

I am deeply honoured and humbled to share that Senator Moodie has awarded me amongst the recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal to leading Canadians who have left an indelible mark on their communities through medical innovation, advancing education and shaping
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This weekend I took action to combat flu and COVID - and now it's your turn! The updated #COVID19 & annual flu vaccines are now available for anyone 6+ months and older. Get vaccinated by your healthcare provider or participating local pharmacy. Only one appointment is needed

This weekend I took action to combat flu and COVID - and now it's your turn!

The updated #COVID19 &amp; annual flu vaccines are now available for anyone 6+ months and older.

Get vaccinated by your healthcare provider or participating local pharmacy. Only one appointment is needed
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Feeling under the weather? Help keep loved ones & your community safe by staying home if you feel any of these symptoms ⬇️ Learn more: toronto.ca/community-peop… #flu #COVID19

Feeling under the weather?
 
Help keep loved ones &amp; your community safe by staying home if you feel any of these symptoms  ⬇️
 
Learn more: toronto.ca/community-peop…
   
#flu #COVID19
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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

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

As I send my final holiday greeting as Medical Officer of Health at <a href="/TOPublicHealth/">Toronto Public Health</a>, 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
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My sincerest congratulations to my dear friend of almost twenty years, Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey, in her appointment as Toronto’s Acting Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Lamptey is one of the most brilliant, caring, and compassionate people I know. She has been a true champion for the

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Earlier this week, I was humbled to be honoured by Mayor Chow and Members of Council for my service as Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health over the last eight years. I am filled with a mix of emotions as my role comes to an end later this month. It has truly been a privilege of

Earlier this week, I was humbled to be honoured by Mayor Chow and Members of Council for my service as Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health over the last eight years.

I am filled with a mix of emotions as my role comes to an end later this month. It has truly been a privilege of
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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