20 years of public health at Lakehead

Our Department

The mission of the Department of Health Sciences is to create and mobilize knowledge to protect and promote health and reduce health inequities. Through applied research, community engagement, and provision of diverse learning opportunities, we help to build capacity to understand and address the complexities of both current and emerging health issues.

Our vision is to be a leader in applied health research and comprehensive health education that enables and supports individuals and communities to achieve optimal health.

Meet the Faculty and staff within the Department of Health Sciences who are committed to:

  • Community engagement
  • Valuing, encouraging and recognizing the contributions and efforts of students, colleagues, and communities with who we work
  • Embracing diversity - Please read the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences' Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
  • Prioritizing integrity in all that we do
  • Persevering through challenges in the pursuit of excellence

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Master of Public Health, Master of Health Sciences and the PhD in Health Sciences September 2024 intake is now CLOSED! 

We will begin to accept applications for the September 2025 intake starting in November.

To learn more about our Graduate programs, please see the tab "Graduate Programs" on the left-hand side and click the plus (+) symbol.  
To learn more about our undergraduate program, please see the tab "Minor in Aging and Health (undergraduate)" on the left-hand side.

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NEWS

Oct
8
Lake Superior Living Labs Network Newsletter (Oct 2024)

Check out the latest Lake Superior Living Labs Network (LSLLN) newsletter for updates on recent activity.

Sep
10
Plant, Grow, Eat, Save, Repeat: Seed Sovereignty in Northwestern Ontario

Join local seed producers, researchers, and activists to learn about the interdependent relationships between people and seeds.

Jul
9
Lake Superior Living Labs Network - July 2024 Newsletter

Check out the July Lake Superior Living Labs Network (LSLLN) newsletter for updates on our recent activity.

Jun
24
Department of Health Sciences news and updates

The Department of Health Sciences spring/summer 2024 newsletter is now available online.