​Second special advisor appointed regarding Grey Bruce Public Health

A second special advisor to Ontario chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore, has been appointed, with respect to Grey Bruce Public Health.

In an update regarding his work as special advisor to the provincial chief medical officer of health, Jim Pine announced the appointment in a press release, issued Friday.

He stated that, Friday, Oct. 24, at a second meeting of public health’s governance partners, he introduced Dr. Eileen de Villa as the second special advisor. She was the former medical officer of health for the City of Toronto from 2017-24 and for the Region of Peel from 2015-17.

“Bringing deep knowledge of public health practice and governance, Dr. de Villa will work with me to help Grey Bruce Public Health emerge stronger and better equipped to serve the community,” states Pine. “Together, we are committed to work with the appointees to the board of health, public health staff, and municipal partners on a comprehensive plan focused on strengthening leadership, rebuilding key relationships and ensuring long-term stability. We discussed these priorities at our recent meeting and look forward to sharing more information about these next steps soon.

“I thank public health’s key governance partners, the counties of Bruce and Grey, for their continued collaboration, as well as the dedicated professionals at public health for their commitment to delivering services with professionalism, compassion, and care every day.”