Region of Peel welcomes new Medical Officer of Health

Dr. Hamidah Meghani will begin her new role on February 18

By ZACHARY ROMAN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Peel has a new Medical Officer of Health. 

On January 17, the Region of Peel announced that Dr. Hamidah Meghani had been appointed as its new Medical Officer of Health. 

Meghani will begin working in her new role on February 18.

As Medical Officer of Health, Meghani will lead Peel Public Health and contribute to the Region's health system and health services leadership team. 

Meghani will be responsible for overseeing public health initiatives that enhance the well-being of Peel residents. 

“Under her leadership, Peel Public Health will continue to work towards improving health and quality of life, decreasing death and disease, and reducing health inequities among population groups,” said the Region of Peel in a statement. 

Before joining the Region of Peel, Meghani worked at Public Health Ontario as Deputy Chief of Medical and Systems Support. There, she provided advice on communicable disease control to local public health units and health care providers across Ontario.

Prior to that role, Meghani worked for nearly a decade as the Medical Officer of Health for Halton Region. 

Nancy Polsinelli, Peel's Commissioner of Health Services, said the team is excited to have Meghani on board. 

“With her innovative and thoughtful leadership, she will bring fresh perspectives to advancing health and wellness across our diverse community. Under her leadership, Peel Public Health will continue developing programs and services uniquely tailored to the lives of people in Peel as we deepen partnerships to promote health equity and community well-being,” said Polsinelli.

Nando Iannicca, Peel Region Chair, said Meghani's expertise and leadership will further strengthen Peel's commitment to innovation and excellence. 

“Peel Public Health has a reputation for innovation and performance that stands out in Canada, serving one of the country's most diverse populations and supporting healthy lives for 1.5 million people in Peel,” said Iannicca.