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
Fall 2025 Teaching Assistant award winners announced
The winners of the Fall 2025 Faculty of Health Teaching Assistant Awards are Sarah (Ari) Ariai, Recreation and Leisure Studies; Dominique Basque, Public Health Sciences; and Johannes Eichwalder, Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
Capstones, collaboration and community
Redefining capstone learning by bringing Health students, faculty and community partners together to tackle real-world challenges.
Mercury exposure in northern communities linked to eating waterfowl
Research highlights omega-3 benefits of waterfowl and fish while confirming mercury intake in northern Indigenous communities.
Events
Snack Pack - Winter 2026
Watch for staff in teal Waterloo Health shirts in the Expansion building between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Thursdays in the Winter term to grab a snack. All Faculty of Health students welcome!
Open Lab Drawing
Open drawing sessions in the human cadaver anatomy laboratory for students in the Faculty of Health and Faculty of Arts. Hosted by The School of Anatomy in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
Snack Pack - Winter 2026
Watch for staff in teal Waterloo Health shirts in the Expansion building between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Thursdays in the Winter term to grab a snack. All Faculty of Health students welcome!