UppalaC

She/Her | Social Worker | Assistant Professor (Status Only) @UofT_FIFSW | Working to reduce health inequities | Views are my own

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

“True resistance begins with people confronting pain...and wanting to do something to change it.” -bell hooks Thank you @bellhooks for encouraging all of us to transform our pain into action. RIP ❤️

[Toronto Public Health @TOPublicHealth]

A Heat Warning has been issued for the #CityOfTO today.

Follow these tips to beat the heat & prevent heat-related illness.

Get more info: https://t.co/6Js6FmhN2z
#KeepCoolTO

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

It’s #MentalHealthWeek. Take a quiet moment and check in with someone you love. You may be exactly the person they need right now. ❤️

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

At the Board of Health today, alongside @Tara_Gomes & @drandrewb, I had the opportunity to share @TOPublicHealth’s vision for developing a comprehensive #MentalHealth & #Addictions Strategy for Toronto. So happy to be leading this work w/ @epdevilla https://t.co/Gk8egOl1ui

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

@IrfanDhalla @epdevilla @UnityHealthTO @UHN Thank you! So happy to be partnering with you on this!

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

We’ve all been through several hard years of this pandemic. Take a moment to reach out to someone you love today, and ask how they’re actually feeling. You may be exactly the support they need. ❤️ #BellLetsTalk #MentalHealthAwareness

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

@jy_zullo Yay! So proud of you! ❤️

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

@UofT_FIFSW Massive congratulations @DrCharmaineWil1!!! You are incredibly deserving of this role - you are an amazing leader, mentor, teacher. It’s an honour to work alongside you.

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

@rrashcroft @UofT_FIFSW Amazing news Dr. @rrashcroft!!! Thank you for your leadership and mentorship! ❤️

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

Happy #Pride2022 everyone! Much love for our beautiful city! ❤️

[Pride Toronto @PrideToronto]

The Pride Toronto Pride Parade is back in-person and on the street this Sunday June 26, beginning at 2pm at Church and Bloor, heading West on Bloor St. and then South on Yonge St.

See you there!

#PrideToronto #Pride2022 #PrideParade

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! 💕

[Toronto Public Health @TOPublicHealth]

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to recognize, honour & learn about the significance Indigenous Peoples’ culture, heritage & traditions. #NIPD2022

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

Today was my 1st day @TOPublicHealth as the new Director, Public Health, reporting to Dr.@epdevilla! Feeling so honoured to join this incredible team! I’m grateful for this opportunity to advance health equity & work with & in support of the most marginalized in our community ❤️

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

Delivered my final virtual workshop today educating #SocialWorkers on #discrimination #mentalhealth & supporting individuals experiencing #racism using #trauma informed care approaches. Thank you @ON_SocialWork @deepy_sur - what a pleasure collaborating with you! ❤️ @UofT_FIFSW

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

@CandaceVena @CMHAOntario Thank you so much @CandaceVena! It’s been my pleasure to work with you - we have moved many mountains together!

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

With a heavy heart + lots of tears I say goodbye to @CMHAOntario Thank you all so much for the kindness that you have shown me, it meant the world to me. On my last day, pictured w/ the nation-wide suicide prevention program that I helped to create #TalkToday I will miss you all!

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

@jennareano @CMHAOntario Thank you so much @jennareano! I loved working with you and I am hopeful for a day in the future when we will be on the same team again! You are amazing 🥰

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

@hsjcc @CMHAOntario Thank you so much! I have loved being part of the @hsjcc these past 13 years and will continue to support your amazing work!

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

@CmhaBHN @CMHAOntario Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you to advocate for our clients.

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

This makes my soul happy 😁 https://t.co/DypaT2zI1r

[UppalaC @UppalaC]

@Andrewmklee_ Massive congratulations @Andrewmklee_!!! You are going to be an incredible doctor! Our community is very lucky to have you! All the best!