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Welcome to the Geographies of Health in Place (GoHelP) lab, led by Susan J. Elliott, PhD, in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo.

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Congratulations, Alexa!

We are thrilled to announce that Alexa Bennett, a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo, has successfully passed her comprehensive exam! Congratulations, Alexa, and best wishes for your continued success in your PhD journey!

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Public Health and Climate Change

Climate change is often viewed through environmental and economic lenses, but its profound effects on human health are often overlooked. This video highlights the critical role of public health in addressing the impacts of climate change. Learn about the importance of community support, innovative solutions like renewable energy, and the need for public health policies that prioritize vulnerable populations.

Congratulations to Tara Chen , PhD Candidate and Climate-Health Fellow, who received the Early Career Excellence Award from ASPHER at their Deans’ and Directors’ Retreat in Portugal.  Discover more about Tara's significant contributions to integrating climate-health competencies into public health education and her perspectives on the future of public health shared at the "Next Generation" Panel in Porto.

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