In this session, we look at what it means to lead and at the elements of leadership that are most critical during challenging times. We will explore varied perspectives on the core values of leadership in Public Health, what community leadership means, and the importance of listening and compassion in leadership.
This Equity in Action story is distilled from an interview with Dr. Lawrence Loh (Medical Officer of Health) and Paula Smith (Advisor, Equity and Community Engagement) at Peel Public Health. The interview took place in September 2021, and its details…
We take the time to think about the value of deep listening and actively engaging with communities as a public health action. Our speakers and guests explore topics of language, voice, culture, and social cohesion in the face of COVID-19 and other emergent or current public health threats.
These conversations will provide an opportunity for the public health field to support an equity-informed recovery. We will explore listening, leading, and recognizing systems of power, as well as ways in which courage and hope are fostered for equitable, regenerative public health systems.
A 2021 Canadian longitudinal study explores the associations between social determinants of health and adherence to public health measures.