Health Leadership Series: IHPME and Dr. Peter Donnelly host “Violence: A critical focus for public health policy”

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Violence: A critical focus for public health policy
Speakers: Dr. Peter Donnelly, President & CEO, Public Health Ontario, with an introduction by Dr. Vivek Goel
Date: Thursday, February 12 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Hart House Music Room, 2nd Floor, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto

IHPME is bringing together healthcare leaders and policymakers in a new Health Leadership Series. The Series’ Inaugural lecturer Dr. Peter Donnelly, Public Health Ontario’s new President & CEO, will provide a local perspective and authoritative voice on violence as a public health policy issue. Given the focus on violence and abuse in recent media, the issue demands further attention to elicit thoughtful policy action. 

Schedule Announced: 

4:45pm arrival and coat-check
5:00pm Dr. Adalsteinn Brown kicks-off lecture
5:05pm Dr. Vivek Goel speaks and introduces keynote
5:10pm Dr. Peter Donnelly begins keynote lecture
6:00pm Q&A with Dr. Peter Donnelly
Reception to follow for remainder of evening


Kindly RSVP to Natalie at ihpme.events@utoronto.ca. Space is limited. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Creating a place for ideas and debate among local health system leaders. IHPME invites you to take part.

Dr. Peter Donnelly is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in government and public health program development and delivery at the local, national and international levels.

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