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
The September 2025 intake for the Master of Public Health and Master of Health Sciences programs has now closed!
PhD in Health Sciences program is now CLOSED for the September 2025 intake.
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.
EVENTS
NEWS
Apr 1 |
Lakehead Celebrates King Charles III Coronation Medal Recipients Lakehead faculty, staff, and alumni are among 35 medal recipients. |
Dec 9 |
Department of Health Sciences News and Updates The Department of Health Sciences Fall 2024 Newsletter is now available online |
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. |