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Blake Poland is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. He specializes in health geography and community resilience, focusing on ecological determinants of health, health promotion, and social justice. He has a Ph.D. in Health Geography from McMaster University and completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto. His research explores the intersection of community development and health, particularly the impact of environmental and social factors on public health outcomes. Poland has been involved in numerous projects related to urban health, community development, and environmental health promotion, often employing qualitative methods and critical social theory. He has received several awards for his contributions to public health education and community health research, including the Green Ribbon Award from the University of Toronto. Notable recent projects include studies on community resilience in the context of climate change and the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable populations. He has also published extensively in leading journals and contributed to various books, emphasizing the need for a systems approach to health and well-being in urban settings.
University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Teaching and research in public health and health geography.
University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Retired faculty member with ongoing research activities.
Collaborative Specialization Community Development, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Oversaw community development specialization.
PhD Program SBHS, DLSPH • Toronto, ON
Managed PhD program in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences.
Department of Sociology