Committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through innovative education and research activities
The Faculty of Health is a leader in the development of strategies that prevent disease and injury, protect and promote healthy living, optimize physical ability, and improve well-being across the life course.
Research excellence
Our researchers work closely with partners including ministries of health and health promotion, the World Health Organization, Public Health Agency of Canada, private industry, and many others to identify and understand health complex challenges and to develop relevant solutions.
Work for the Faculty of Health
Explore faculty, research and postdoctoral positions in the Faculty of Health, including the School of Public Health Sciences, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences and Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
We celebrate diversity and challenge the social and structural factors that undermine health, including structural bias, social inequities and racism.
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News
Kinesiology researcher receives Canada Foundation for Innovation grant
Dr. Andrew Ramsook, a professor who joined the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in 2025, has received a $100,000 grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for research into advanced respiratory muscle mechanics.
Dr. David Hammond joins first national Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium
Dr. David Hammond of Waterloo’s School of Public Health Sciences is one of 10 research team leads across the country named to a major new initiative called the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium.
World Cup in Canada sparks opportunity to build safer, more inclusive youth sport
Waterloo researcher says global spotlight should prompt action on equity, access and athlete well-being at the community level.
Events
2026 Faculty of Health Fun Run
Fun Run is an annual event, held on Homecoming, for the University and wider community. Join us for Fun Run 2026 to Move. Run. Just have fun!
Hallman Lecture: First Nations rights and health system transformation
Dr. Nel Wieman is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) in British Columbia, where she has worked for the past 8 years. She is Anishinaabe (Miishipaawitiik First Nation, Treaty 5 Territory) and lives, works and plays on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples – the səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. She completed her medical degree and psychiatry specialty training at McMaster University. Canada's first female Indigenous psychiatrist, Dr. Wieman has more than 30 years of clinical and senior leadership experience, working with Indigenous (FN/M/I) people both in-community and away from home. Dr. Wieman served as the President of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) from 2016 - 2022. Recently, Dr. Wieman was selected as a recipient of the inaugural Dr. Barry Lavallee Indigenous Health Advocacy Award by Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada. She is a recognized public health leader and antiracism advocate in BC and Canada.