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FHS alumnus and adjunct professor Vishal Jain receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

尤物视频 (SFU) adjunct professor and Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) alumnus, Vishal Jain, was honoured earlier this week with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his exceptional service to Canada.

The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created in 2023 to recognize outstanding individuals of all ages and from all walks of life who have made a difference in their communities. The Medal highlights themes that both King Charles III and Canadians hold dear, including service, the environment, and diversity.

鈥淚 am deeply humbled to be among the 30,000 inspiring individuals receiving this honour from coast-to-coast-to-coast,鈥� says Jain. 鈥淔rom a young age, my parents instilled in me the values of reciprocity, service, and compassion. I am incredibly privileged for the opportunity to express those values in my personal and professional work.鈥�

Jain graduated from SFU in 2016 with a Master of Public Health degree, concentrating in social inequities and health. His interdisciplinary practice has been primarily focused on advancing human rights, health justice, and equity within national health standards, health service delivery, social policy, and education.

Jain has held leadership positions at Fraser Health Authority, Health Standards Organization (HSO) and Accreditation Canada. He has served on several health-related advisory and advocacy committees, including with Healthcare Excellence Canada, CASCADES Canada, and the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing. He is also co-chair of HSO鈥檚 National Climate Action Advisory Committee.

鈥淭hroughout my life, I have been fortunate to learn from and work alongside dedicated mentors, leaders, colleagues, and communities,鈥� reflects Jain. 鈥淭his recognition is a testament to the teams I have worked with, whose hard-work and commitment to creating a positive social impact has been an enduring source of inspiration for me.鈥�

Jain remains closely associated with the SFU community, receiving an Adjunct Professor appointment with FHS in 2023. The following year, he became one of 10 implementation science scholars to be selected to the inaugural SFU 鈥� University of British Columbia Implementation Science Institute, a collaborative initiative aimed at increasing British Columbia鈥檚 research capacity in implementation science. He continues to work closely with FHS faculty on innovative and impactful research on themes related to climate action, anti-oppression, and health equity.

Jain received the award from the Honourable Senator Margo Greenwood, O.C., PhD. He and other award recipients nominated by Senator Greenwood were celebrated during the Opening Gala of the , which was held on the ancestral and unceded territories of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh (Squamish), and Sel虛铆l虛witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.

Master of Public Health candidate recognized for leadership, commitment to health equity

Farhang Ahadzadeh has a new award to add to his growing collection of accolades. Earlier this year, the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Master of Public Health candidate attended a ceremony hosted by the Honourable Terry Beech, MP for Burnaby North-Seymour to receive a King Charles III Coronation Medal.

In his citation, MP Beech praised Ahadzadeh for his commitment to public health and social justice. 鈥淎s a distinguished young leader, he has worked tirelessly to advance health equity and foster positive community change.鈥�

This dedication is most evident in his commitment to St. John Ambulance (SJA), BC and Yukon Division. Ahadzadeh has volunteered for more than nine years with SJA, starting as a first aid attendant supporting emergency response at community events, and then graduating to leadership roles as Emergency Response Coordinator and Divisional Superintendent. His strengths as an analyst who uses data to drive strategy and process improvement for the organization, and his strong communications skills serve him well in his current role as Provincial Administrative Officer, where he works with other SJA leaders and volunteers in 21 different regions to effectively deliver emergency response programs in healthcare and first aid settings.  

Ahadzadeh鈥檚 work with SJA was previously recognized with the Provincial Chair鈥檚 Commendation Award in 2021, and the Order of St. John Medal in 2023 sanctioned by Governor General of Canada on behalf of His Majesty the King. MP Beech noted that these awards, along with the King Charles III Coronation Medal, highlight Ahadzadeh鈥檚 commitment to his community and the province of BC through humanitarian service. 鈥淭hroughout his career, [Ahadzadeh] has consistently advocated for policies that promoted equality and improve public health systems," observes MP Beech.  

When asked what the King Charles III Coronation Medal means to him, Ahadzadeh is both humble and heartfelt: 鈥淎s a former refugee, I never could have imagined this moment, and I am deeply honored. More than anything, this recognition is a reminder of the support and kindness I鈥檝e received along the way.鈥�