Health Law Institute
6061 UNIVERSITY AVE., HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA | CANADA B3H 4R2 | +1 (902) 494-6881
ABOUT US


The Health Law Institute is committed to the advancement of health law and policy and the improvement of health care practice and health systems through scholarly analysis, professional education, and public service.

Read more about the Institute's objectives (below)
or download our Fact Sheet (right).

2010-14 Strategic Plan
Membership Policy

  
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SCHOLARSHIP
Objective: To foster strong and innovative health law and policy scholarship
  • by contributing to the research in the area of health law and policy
  • by providing external consultation services on matters having a significant impact on health law or policy

EDUCATION
Objective: To advance health law and policy education
  • by designing and implementing educational programs for law, medical, and health professional students
  • by providing continuing education opportunities for health professionals and legal practitioners

PUBLIC SERVICE
Objective: To serve the public in our areas of expertise
  • by contributing to the societal understanding of health law and policy issues
  • by providing expertise to organizations in the public sector
  • by engaging in the policy-making process at local, regional, and national levels


ABOUT OUR  LOGO


 The Institute's logo captures an eagle bursting into flight. The eagle is associated with strength, courage, vision, and energy. The upward movement and eastern facing direction of the eagle symbolize progression and new horizons. Likewise, the "Institute" is forward looking. The contemporary style of this icon, balanced by the stability of classic serif typeface, represents the Health Law Institute's strength, passion, and hope for the future.