SHARE ON: “The board is delighted that Dr. Tuinema is joining the team, he will serve as a valuable member of a dedicated group of public health professionals here in Algoma. Being from Northern Ontario, his lived experience and training will serve as an important asset for residents across the district. We look forward to having him here” said Sally Hagman, Chair, Board of Health. Photo provided by APH.
Algoma Public Health’s Board of Health has appointed Dr. John Tuinema as Associate Medical Officer of Health for Algoma Public Health.
Board chair, Sally Hagman says starting July 2021, Dr. Tuinema will work under the direction of the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Jennifer Loo as a public health physician to achieve the public health mandate for the Algoma region.
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Dr. John Tuinema has been appointed as associate medical officer of health for Algoma Public Health, starting July 2021.
Tuinema will work under the direction of the medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Loo.
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“The board is delighted that Dr. Tuinema is joining the team, he will serve as a valuable member of a dedicated group of public health professionals here in Algoma,” said board of health chair Sally Hagman. “Being from Northern Ontario, his lived experience and training will serve as an important asset for residents across the district. We look forward to having him here.”
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