(laÉª) vb (intr) , lies, lying, lay (leÉª) or lain (leÉªn) 1. (often foll by down) to place oneself or be in a prostrate position, horizontal to the ground. 2. to be situated, esp on a horizontal surface: the pencil is lying on the desk; India lies to the south of Russia.
The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is the federal government's lead public health professional. Speaking to Canadians, health professionals, stakeholders, and the public about issues affecting the population's health.
Prior to becoming the acting Chief Medical Officer of Health for Alberta, Dr. Bennett was a Deputy Medical Officer of Health for Alberta. She also worked in the province as a Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services in the South zone.