This paper was written in 2006 early in the development of LHINs. It sets out some lessons learned in initial community engagement initiatives and success Continue Reading…
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This paper was written in 2006 early in the development of LHINs. It sets out some lessons learned in initial community engagement initiatives and success Continue Reading…
These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are designed to provide a basic overview of health equity. Download this file Continue Reading…
As Bob Gardner explains in his recent article, Thinking Globally, Acting Locally about Health Reform (in a special edition of Making Waves), it is by Continue Reading…
Pervasive and systemic differences in health by income, race, neighbourhood and other social determinants of health are increasingly well documented across the Continue Reading…
The Senate Subcommittee on Population Health has been analyzing the social determinants of health and the foundations of health inequalities for several Continue Reading…
A recent report commissioned by the British government, Empowering Communities to Influence Local Decision Making: Evidence-Based Lessons for Policy Makers Continue Reading…
Canadians pride themselves on the universality of our health care system. Despite the obvious room for innovation and the need for improved health equity, we Continue Reading…
There has been increased international attention paid to persistent and pervasive health inequalities, and many countries and international organizations have Continue Reading…
A number of jurisdictions have developed tools, templates, and user guides for equity-focused impact assessment: Continue Reading…
The following resources are particularly useful for planning how results of assessments can be integrated into policy development. Continue Reading…
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