Region of Waterloo - Medical Officer of Health

“Dr. Liana Nolan is a Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo, and has served in this role since 2001. Her responsibilities include oversight for Paramedic Services (i.e. ambulance) and all Public Health programs (i.e. prevention, health promotion, and health protection as outlined in the Ontario Public Health Standards).

She completed her Medical Degree at Western University in 1989 and her Public Health specialty training at the University of Toronto in 1996. She has held a variety of Public Health positions for both the Saskatoon Regional Health Authority (1996-1999) and more recently the Region of Waterloo (1999-present). She has a part-time Assistant Professor appointment at McMaster University, which is related to her support for training of future public health professionals.

She was a founding Board member for Public Health Ontario, and has also served on the Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge YMCA Board. She was a member of the Kitchener Westmount Rotary Club for 10 years. She lives in Waterloo with her husband Greg, and enjoys cycling, running, cross country skiing and canoeing.”