Salem resident and Elora native John Hirdes has been named to the Order of Canada.
Hirdes is a professor at the University of Waterloo in the School of Public Health Sciences. As part of a 40-country research team and the lead Canadian of the group, Hirdes develops clinical assessment tools that get used in regular practice.
Vivek Goel, University of Waterloo president, took to X to congratulate the professor at the school on the distinct honour.
“Congratulations to #UWaterloo professor Dr. John Hirdes on receiving this #OrderofCanada recognition. Dr. Hirdes has spent his career working to make the provision of geriatric services and mental healthcare evidence-informed, efficient and effective in Canada & around the world.“
@UWaterlooPres
Hirdes says he is excited to represent Centre Wellington. CICW sat down with one of the 78 newly appointed members of the Order of Canada.
