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Apr 20 2012 ‘No sanctuary’ in a health crisis, world leader says

WATERLOO — A health crisis in any nation is a concern for every nation in a world where viruses travel almost as fast as email.

“There is no sanctuary,” said Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, a world leader in public health and a former head of the World Health Organization. “All is linked to everything else.”

Brundtland spoke at the University of Waterloo on Thursday afternoon at the launch of its new School of Public Health and Health Systems.

Apr 19 2012 Waterloo launches new School of Public Health and Health Systems

New public health school established to address growing health crisis

WATERLOO, ON, April 19, 2012 /CNW/ - With today's launch of the new School of Public Health and Health Systems, the University of Waterloo becomes a world leader in public health research, education and service, specifically focused on addressing the growing health crisis.

Apr 12 2012 School students make finals for national evaluation CASE competition

A team of four students from the University of Waterloo are off to the final round of the national case competition of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) on May 14 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The team formed by Anum Khan, Mary Jean Costello, Renata Valaitis, and Sarah Sousa from the School of Public Health and Health Systems is one of three selected from across Canada for this annual event.

Apr 11 2012 David Hammond to deliver keynote at Waterloo Discovery Days event for high school students

Mar 30 2012 Anita Myers comments on driving risks and license renewal practices for older adults

Feb 23 2012 Scott Leatherdale honoured in Waterloo Region's top 40 Under 40

Feb 21 2012 Researchers conduct wind turbine study in Haldimand-Norfolk

Jan 19 2012 Report by Propel provides overview of tobacco use trends in Canada

Jan 10 2012 New "Ask AHS alumni" mentorship program offers students career planning advice

Aug 29 2011 Partners to build research centre for seniors

Jun 30 2011 Study by Anita Myers examines licensing policies for older driver

Jun 7 2011 New planner helps Canadians assess emotional and financial impacts of informal caregiving

May 28 2011 David Hammond comments on B.C. promise of restaurant reform

May 9 2011 Study examines tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use among Aboriginal youth living off-reserve

Apr 12 2011 Study by David Hammond shows smokers believe some cigarettes less harmful