December 5, 2019
Despite the fact that vision care coverage is offered in Ontario to individuals under the age of twenty, in 2013, only 14% of children under the age of six had a vision exam. This is concerning to researchers and optometrists… Read more
November 29, 2019
In response to student voices around the issue of mental health support, the IHPME Graduate Student Union (IHPME GSU) has created a new role as part of its executive team, that of the Health and Wellness lead. The aim of… Read more
November 20, 2019
By: Françoise Makanda, Communications Officer, DLSPH The Health System Impact Fellowships (HSIF) have gone through an evaluation. The results published in today’s Healthcare Policy special issue on Training Modernization are promising for administrators, fellows and the Canadian health systems. Ivy Cheng, a… Read more
November 18, 2019
Getting a restful night’s sleep in the intensive care unit (ICU) can be a difficult feat for many patients. From beeping machines and monitors, to check-ups by nurses, medication rounds, and the constant glare of fluorescent light. Sometimes, rest is… Read more
November 7, 2019
E-cigarette use commonly known as vaping, is on the rise and it is increasingly popular among young Canadians. This growing trend is concerning to researchers like Professor Robert Schwartz of the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the… Read more
November 7, 2019
Climate change is happening, and it threatens our health. More than 5% of Canada’s overall carbon footprint is generated by the health care system, and for Fiona Miller, a professor at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME),… Read more
November 7, 2019
A new initiative launched by IHPME’s Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program invites former alumni to return as mentors and enhance the teaching and learning experience of students in the health informatics field. “15% of our graduates responded almost immediately… Read more
November 4, 2019
The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, and Dalla Lana School of Public Health community are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Peggy Leatt, former chair of the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation and… Read more
November 4, 2019
What does health system innovation really look like? This summer, students of the Master’s in System Leadership and Innovation (SLI) shared their pursuit of solutions to health system challenges at a special Research Day, illustrating the many steps involved in… Read more
October 25, 2019
On October 10, University of Toronto President Meric Gertler presented over 100 volunteers with the U of T Arbor Award, a prize given to individuals who are exemplary in their dedication and service to the community. IHPME alumnus Lee Fairclough… Read more