Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto's new Medical Officer of Health, poses outside her office building. Dr. Sheela Basrur, Toronto’s medical officer of health at the time, was one of De Villa's inspirations. ( Richard Lautens )One rotation landed her in the downtown head office of Toronto Public Health. That’s where de Villa first met the woman who would become a role model: Dr. Sheela Basrur, Toronto’s medical officer of health at the time. To combat the problem, several agencies, including public health and the police, are working together this year.

Source: thestar July 22, 2017 14:20 UTC