Building York University’s new Faculty of Health Dr Harvey Skinner, Dean local global

Presentation Objectives 1)Describe Who we Are overview of the new Faculty of Health 2)Underscore The Challenge need for transformative change in health care, prevention and health promotion 3)Explore Opportunities for Collaboration in the Big Idea

History  1992: Idea of a Faculty of Health raised in a long- range planning document “2020 Vision” endorsed by Senate and the Board  June 2005: Health identified as a strategic academic priority in University Academic Plan  November 2005: Senate and Board of Governors approved the new Faculty of Health  July 2006: New Faculty came into being with the appointment of the inaugural Dean – Harvey Skinner

Vision: Vision: Global leaders in redefining and advancing health and human science STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS  Enhancing the Student Experience  Generating Innovative Research that Makes a Difference  Connecting with Communities – Local to Global  Developing our Faculty & Staff  Building Key Support Resources

 Excellence & Integrity  Respect & Diversity  Innovation & Creativity  Collaboration & Responsive Partnership  Leadership & Action Core Values

Faculty of Health: brings together four Units and diverse programs with 9000 students and over 450 full & part time faculty Kinesiology and Health Science Psychology BA and BSc in Kinesiology &Health Science MA and MSc in Kinesiology & Health Science PhD in Kinesiology & Health Science BA, BA Honours, Specialized Honours in Psychology BSc, BSc Honours, Specialized Honours in Psychology MA in Psychology PhD in Psychology Nursing Health Policy and Management Post RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) - 4 Year 2nd Entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) for Internationally Educated Nurses Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) BHS Specialized Honours: Health Management; Health Informatics; Health Policy Certificate in Health Informatics MA in Critical Disability Studies Faculty of Health

Collaboration in Research Centers  York Vision Research Centre  York Institute for Health Research  Childrens Health  MEHRI  LaMarsh Center  PREVNet  Knowledge Mobilization  Medical Devices - Markham  Inner City Jane/Finch TD Center

New Initiatives Research Centers  PSYCH: Psychology Research and Training Clinic  NURSING: York-UHN Nursing Academy  KINE: Physical Activity and Diabetes (PAD) center  KINE: Muscle Health Research (MHR) center  HPM: Health Professions Governance  HPM: Health System Evaluation Unit with Central LHIN Research Alliances (Clusters)  eHealth - Health Informatics  Graceful Aging  Chronic Disease Prevention

Masters Doctoral lifelong learning Undergraduate Integrated Education Model Faculty of Health Partners & Alumni Students from other Universities Health Leadership & Learning Alliance CE CPD

The BIG Idea “ first Health then Medicine” Keeping more people healthier longer   Preparedness: public health threats …   Prevention: tobacco control …   Promotion: active living …   50% premature mortality is preventable   Up to 70% of conditions that patients present in hospitals and clinics are preventable Co-Creating the Total Health System   Access: reducing disparities   Quality, Safety and Effectiveness (outcomes)   Utilization (waste; integration; eHealth)   Global Health: integrated services and delivery

Upstream/downstream: a story

Ten Great Achievements of Public Health in 20th Century Added 25 Years+ to Life Expectancy of People in North America BUT

1998 Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

Obesity in Canadian Adults CCHS 2004 (measured data)

Obesity in Canadian Adults CCHS 2004 (measured data)

Childhood Obesity

Ontario Budget Expenditure on Health Care  32 % of Ontario budget ten years ago  46% today  75% by 2023  100% by mid-2030s Based on 2004 budget projections

York’s Strategic Advantage   York Region and GTA: our community laboratory   Fastest growing region in Canada   Diverse: mini world   Integrated planning (e.g. Central Region LHIN)   Truly welcomes York University   Behavior change and system improvement   Population Health Approach: molecular to global   Knowledge Mobilization   Emphasis on increasing research and graduate education (University Academic Plan)   Prospects of a Medical School building on York’s distinctiveness and opportunity in York Region   First Health then a Medical School

Harvey Skinner Harvey Skinner PhD, CPsych, FCAHS Dean, Faculty of Health York University, HNES Room Keele Street Toronto, ON, Canada M3J 1P3 Voice: Mobile: