Sheela Basrur Centre :: A Celebration of Excellence

Dr. Sheela Basrur

Dr. Sheela Basrur was instrumental in the creation of Ontario’s first public health agency during her term as Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. In recognition of her leadership, the Honourable George Smitherman, former Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, announced on March 4, 2008 that the headquarters of the new Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (OAHPP) would be named the Sheela Basrur Centre. On April 23, 2009 the OAHPP celebrated the official opening of the Centre with a portrait unveiling and reception.

To find out more information on the portrait and to view pictures of the Centre opening, please click here.

To find out more information on the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion, please click here.

The Centre is much more than a physical space – thanks to the efforts of many individuals and organizations committed to continuing Dr. Basrur’s legacy. The Centre will organize events and initiatives to support public health renewal and leadership in Ontario – areas of great importance to Dr. Basrur. Specifically, the Sheela Basrur Centre will:

Disseminate practical tools and implement strategies required to mitigate public health threats, promote health and prevent injury
Deliver an Outreach Program that will invigorate the renewal of public health in Ontario

Sheela Basrur Centre Outreach Program
On November 27, 2008, the Sheela Basrur Centre Outreach Program was launched to provide integrated training and learning opportunities for health professionals such as nurses, doctors, researchers, technicians, caregivers and scientists. Find out more about the Outreach Program and the launch.

Your Support is Vital
In order to develop a world-class set of programs with significant and lasting impact on public health and health services, further support from Sheela’s friends and colleagues is essential. Find out more about the Sheela Basrur Centre and our Founding Partners and Sponsors and download the Sheela Basrur Centre Case for Support.

Support the Centre through a charitable donation. To make an online donation visit the CanadaHelps web site, choose the Toronto Community Foundation and select Sheela Basrur Centre from the drop down list. For instructions on making a donation by cheque, please click here. To send a donation by mail, please complete a donation form. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please contact sbcinfo@oahpp.ca.

The Sheela Basrur Centre will organize events and initiatives to support public health and leadership in Ontario – areas of great importance to Dr. Basrur. Please check this site in the coming weeks for more information. Or subscribe here to receive email notices when new information is posted.

For more information contact SBCinfo@oahpp.ca.