Toronto Public Health (TPH) reports to the Board of Health and is responsible for the health and well-being of all three million plus residents. TPH has focused on protecting and promoting the health of Toronto residents since 1883 by:
- preventing the spread of disease, promoting healthy living and advocating for conditions that improve health for Toronto residents
- using surveillance to monitor the health status of the population in order to respond to on-going and emerging health needs
- developing and implementing public policy and practices that enhance the health of individuals, communities and the entire city
Medical Officer of Health
Dr. Eileen de Villa
Staff Directory
