Heather White, PhD, MSc, BHSc.

Experience

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  York University

  Sept 2005 - Apr 2007

  Course Administrator- HH/Kine 2380. Introduction to Health Research assistant on a collaborative grant with the City of Toronto looking to evaluate factors associated with bicycle helmet use among children in Toronto neighbourhoods. Teaching Assistant- HH/KINE 3150: Introduction to Statistics; HH/KINE 2031: Human Anatomy; Nat Sci 1650: Human Anatomy for Fine Arts

  • School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

    Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2005 - Apr 2006
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  Centre for Research on Inner City Health

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2011

  Research Assistant

  Research assistant on multiple federally funded grants looking at how social determinants of health produce and reinforce inequalities in health outcomes among Canadians. Research included:* Hierarchical regression examining the contextual influence of neighbourhoods on gender and geographic differences in health outcomes.* Hierarchical multinomial regression to model the cumulative effects of social exposures on health - emerging methodology.* Understanding gender differences in the co-occurence of mental illness, substance abuse & chronic health conditions among Canadians.*Spatio-temporal analysis modeling the ripple effect of suicidal behaviour in Toronto - emerging methodology.*Spatial analysis exploring the walkability of Toronto neighbourhoods and their impact on diabetes and obesity prevalence.*Qualitative analysis looking at gender differences in problem gambling and subsequent impact on help-seeking behaviour. Show less

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  Health System Performance Research Network

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2015

  PhD Research Fellow

  A University-based research collaborative of investigators engaged in projects that aim to identify, validate, implement and exploit performance information of value to the health system in Ontario.

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  Correctional Service of Canada

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Addictions Researcher

  1-year contract with Correctional Services Canada to evaluate their federal Women Offenders Substance Abuse Program.

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  University of Toronto

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Teaching Assistant

  Teaching Assistant - HMB 342: Epidemiology of Health and Disease; HMB 325: Statistics Applied for Human Biology

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  Health Science Inquiry

  May 2010 - Aug 2015

  Editor-in-chief for an online, peer-reviewed journal focused on publishing the academic work of graduate students researching in the Health Sciences. Responsible for hiring, directing, training and supervising a team of 12 Managing Editors, 8 senior editors and 50 associates. Also responsible for securing partnerships annually with leading Health Science Journals where top authors are offered the opportunity for their papers to undergo peer-review with the partner journals. Senior editor for an online, peer-reviewed journal focused on publishing the academic work of graduate students researching in the Health Sciences. Responsible for editing accepted manuscripts, editorials, news articles and special reports; communicating between authors and reviewers and assessing the methodological/statistical rigor of submitted pieces.

  • Editor-in-Chief

    May 2011 - Aug 2015

  • Senior Editor

    May 2010 - Apr 2011
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  South West Local Health Integration Network

  Jul 2013 - May 2018

  Responsible for negotiating, implementing and monitoring the performance, accountability and quality agendas for the South West LHIN and its funded Health Service Providers. Analyze, evaluate and monitor local priorities for: Primary Health Care; Chronic Disease; Palliative Care; Health Links; Mental Health and Additions; Foot and Wound Care; Regional Decision Support. Responsible for developing, negotiating, implementing and monitoring the performance, accountability and quality agendas for the Central West LHIN and its funded Health Service Providers. Also responsible for monitoring and reporting on the LHIN’s performance agreements to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

  • Performance Improvement Advisor

    Jan 2015 - May 2018

  • Health System Performance Specialist

    Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
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  Western University

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2023

  Adjunct Assistant Professor

  Adjunct Assistant Professor - School of Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences.

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  St. Joseph's Health Care London

  May 2018 - Mar 2019

  Quality Improvement/ Evaluation Lead

  Develop and implement evaluation and quality improvement strategies to support Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO), the Regional Psychogeriatric Program (RPP) and the South West Frail Senior's Strategy, facilitating the utilization of evaluation measures, quality improvement, and lean methodologies Model and apply evidence based evaluation practices to foster the adoption of evaluation frameworks to inform quality improvement cycles.

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  Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  Senior Policy, Planning & Research Analyst

  Working in consultation with senior government officials to develop and promote statistical analysis and advice to government departments and agencies; Cabinet; and the Minister of Finance.  Research, development, proofing and analysis of statistical data sets for Governmental departments and agencies.  Development and publication of statistics related to the activities and conditions of Newfoundland & Labrador and its population.  Establish appropriate standards and procedures for the collection, analysis and publication of statistical information.  Update and maintenance of statistical data published on the Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency website (charts, tables, maps). Provide subject matter expertise on special projects and provincial statistical interests. Show less

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  Eastern Health

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2023

  Responsible for assessing and providing consultation on health systems performance, performance measurement and evaluation; analyzing, interpreting, and assessing the validity and reliability of clinical, administrative, and population-based data; developing, monitoring, and supporting the strategic planning and master planning process in Eastern Health including development of key performance indicators and performance scorecards.

  • Clinical Research Scientist

    Jun 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Medical Imaging Data, Quality and Safety Analyst

    Oct 2019 - Jun 2020
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  Providence Care

  Mar 2023 - now

  Senior Advisor, Performance and Transformation

  My current role supports performance measurement, analysis and innovation/quality improvement initiatives. driving the achievement of key goals, objectives and strategic directions of Providence Care.

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  Queen's University

  Sept 2024 - now

  Adjunct Assistant Professor

  Adjunct Assistant Professor - Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine