Sarisha Philip

Sarisha Philip, MPH, is a Research Coordinator with the Centre for Care Access and Equity Research Team at the Bruyère Health Research Institute. She leads two portfolios. The first focuses on improving care for patients with heart failure who are at risk of, or experiencing, mental health challenges, in collaboration with Ontario Health Teams. Her second portfolio addresses food insecurity, specifically among older adults living in rural areas. Sarisha works closely with Family Health Teams and community paramedics in the Champlain region to develop comprehensive tools for food insecurity screening and assessment. Sarisha earned her Master of Public Health from the University of Ottawa. She has experience conducting interviews, performing statistical analysis, planning and co-designing interventions, and leading evaluation research.