Reem Bazzi
Windsor,Canada
Summary
Equity-driven public health professional with a Master of Public Health (MPH) and 4+ years of experience delivering health programs at the provincial and Pan-Canadian level. Proven track record coordinating province-wide virtual care, mental health, crisis response, and vaccination initiatives across diverse populations. Skilled in patient safety, risk mitigation, and quality improvement, with a strong foundation in health legislation, privacy compliance, and cross-sector collaboration. Adept at analyzing trends, implementing safety protocols, and advancing equitable access to care across large-scale health systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CASE NAVIGATOR
THINK RESEARCH
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Virtual Care Nova Scotia on Behalf of Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Coordinated care across a province-wide virtual health system, integrating services across 22 emergency departments and urgent treatment centers, contributing to a 15% reduction in non-urgent ED visits.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to address medical, mental health, and social determinants of health needs for patients in urban, rural, and remote areas.
- Developed individualized care plans and collaborated with physicians, discharge planners, and community-based providers to ensure safe and seamless care transitions.
- Monitored and analyzed province-wide patient safety data to identify emerging risks, system barriers, and opportunities for quality improvement.
- Contributed to provincial research on virtual care access and barriers, informing patient safety strategies and system-level decisions.
- Virtual Care Nova Scotia on Behalf of Nova Scotia Health Authority
PUBLIC HEALTH GRANT WRITING PRACTICUM
STREET MEDICINE KALAMAZOO
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Western Michigan University, Masters of Public Health Program, MPH 6330: Grant & Proposal Writing
- Researched and wrote a full grant proposal to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to expand Street Medicine Kalamazoo, a public health initiative delivering medical services to unsheltered and housing-insecure populations.
- Aligned funding request with evidence-based public health needs, state priorities, and health equity objectives to support expansion of mobile care services, outreach capacity, and care coordination.
- Developed strategies for donor stewardship and stakeholder engagement to promote transparency and long-term investment in street medicine efforts.
- Western Michigan University, Masters of Public Health Program, MPH 6330: Grant & Proposal Writing
Program Officer
CANADIAN RED CROSS
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Reviewed grant applications for public health and wellness programs to ensure alignment with safety, quality, and equity standards before submission.
- Led interagency partnerships to support implementation of mental health, crisis response, and abuse prevention initiatives.
- Delivered frontline emotional and practical support during emergencies, including national wildfires, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Collaborated with internal teams to identify service trends, barriers to care, and opportunities for program improvement.
- Promoted health equity through culturally responsive engagement and advocacy for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Team Lead
Federal Vaccination Line
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Supervised a call centre team providing crisis intervention and patient navigation support for individuals experiencing distress related to healthcare access barriers and vaccine hesitancy.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure service quality, adherence to public health protocols, and timely response to high call volumes.
- Trained and coached staff on effective communication, patient safety, and equity-based service delivery.
- Ensured equitable vaccination access by addressing technological, linguistic, and mobility barriers.
- Delivered accurate, evidence-based public health education to enhance patient decision-making.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Western Michigan University
BA - Forensic Science & Criminology
University of Windsor
Skills
- Patient Safety & Risk Management
- Program Management & Evaluation
- Public Health Education
- Project Coordination
- Knowledge of Ontario Health Legislation
- Emergency & Crisis Response Coordination
- Root Cause Analysis
- Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health Advocacy
- Data analysis and reporting
Affiliations
- Michigan Association of Public Health
- Canadian Association of Health Advocates
Public Health Projects
- A Scoping Review: Exploring Medicare Telehealth Utilization, Accessibility, and Barriers in Older Beneficiaries (65+) Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, and During the Pandemic, 2024, Conducted a scoping review during MPH studies that is currently in the works to be published.
- Be Aware of Flavored Air, 2022, In collaboration with the MDHHS, prepared a presentation that was presented to high school students across Michigan.
- Where to Seek Care for Your Little One, 2023, Developed an educational campaign aimed at first-time parents in Kalamazoo to understand how to navigate the health care system for their newborn.
Certification
- Patient Safety Essentials (Health Excellence of Canada) : 2024
- Fundamentals of Emergency Social Services (Canadian Red Cross): 2022
- Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) Privacy Training: 2022
Timeline
PUBLIC HEALTH GRANT WRITING PRACTICUM
STREET MEDICINE KALAMAZOO
08.2024 - 12.2024
CASE NAVIGATOR
THINK RESEARCH
03.2023 - Current
Program Officer
CANADIAN RED CROSS
02.2021 - 03.2023
Team Lead
Federal Vaccination Line
12.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Western Michigan University
BA - Forensic Science & Criminology
University of Windsor
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