I blogged earlier on how crucial it is to build equity into the new Action Plan for Health Care released by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. This is Continue Reading…
The Wellesley Institute engages in research, policy & community mobilization to advance population health






I blogged earlier on how crucial it is to build equity into the new Action Plan for Health Care released by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. This is Continue Reading…
The Wellesley Institute researches and analyzes the policy changes needed to address the social determinants of health that underlie pervasive and damaging Continue Reading…
Dr. Jeff Turnbull, outgoing president of the Canadian Medical Association, emphasized that addressing "devastating and epidemic" health inequities is crucial Continue Reading…
Central LHIN has taken a promising two-pronged approach to equity: equity is one of the key priorities within their Integrated Health Service Plan or strategic Continue Reading…
One of Wellesley's themes is that the complex and inter-dependent nature of the social determinants of health require comprehensive policy and community Continue Reading…
Progressive community advocates, researchers and policy analysts argue that comprehensive community development interventions are a crucial component of the Continue Reading…
Addressing deep-seated health inequities requires comprehensive strategies drawing on the insights and innovation of communities and community-based Continue Reading…
In earlier posts, I argued that the province should not implement policies that directly - and knowingly - make health disparities worse. Requiring new Continue Reading…
Midwifery has played a transformative role within the healthcare system: not just in providing excellent care to many women, but in empowering women to be able Continue Reading…
Eliminating health disparities is a complex challenge. But not all of it: some solutions are quick and immediate. Ontario denies access to OHIP for new Continue Reading…
© Copyright 2010 - 2013 Wellesley Institute Advanced Search | Contact Us | Careers