Meet Ted Bruce

Executive Director Population Health

How long have you worked at VCH? 
Since it was created in 2001.

Your VCH contribution. Tell us what you do at VCH in one sentence.
Encourage VCH partners like municipal governments to implement policies that promote health by addressing health determinants that fall outside the health system such as early childhood education, urban design, and poverty.  Since it is a regional job I visit throughout VCH.

One thing that we might be surprised to find out about you:
I am superstitious but if I told you how it would be bad luck.

Favourite hobby: 
Since its winter soon it would be cross country skiing and snow shoeing.

Three things you always have in your fridge:
The beer fridge or the food fridge? Kidding. Apples, peanut butter and cheese.

What makes you happy?
Seeing my kids happy.

Most healthy habit: 
Jogging.

Favourite vacation spot or place you’ve visited:
Hard to name just one – Paris.

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