Prasantha J De Silva Email and Phone Number

Health Promoting Professional Passionate about Upstream Approaches in Public Health | https://theupstreamboat.com/.Leveraging Decades of Experience in mental health and health promotion for Upstream Solutions.Dedicated to Advancing Upstream Public Health | Researcher, Educator, and Community Healthcare ProfessionalWith a passion for promoting upstream approaches in public health, I am committed to making a positive impact on population health outcomes. Leveraging my education, research, and work experience in community medicine and public health, I drive meaningful change.After completing my undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and community medicine in Sri Lanka, I served as a consultant to national mental health and health promotion programs. This allowed me to contribute to initiatives improving community well-being.Seeking knowledge in community healthcare, research methods, project management, and patient navigation, I expanded my expertise in Canada. I researched alcohol-related problems in Sri Lanka and effective message framing for health education and promotion.Currently, I am a community healthcare professional, providing quality care and support. I promote upstream public health through my blog, "The Upstream Boat," sharing evidence-based insights and resources.I serve as a research protocol reviewer for a leading Toronto university's ethics review board and as the membership coordinator of Health Promotion Ontario.Driven by a desire to learn and stay at the forefront of public health, I aim to be a catalyst for change. Let's connect and collaborate to make a meaningful difference in public health.