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“Now is the Season for Action”: Some Thoughts on President Obama’s Speech to the Joint Session of Congress

I have several thoughts regarding President Obama's speech to the joint session of Congress: (1)   As John King stated on CNN afterwards, "the man can Continue Reading…

Measuring Equity – Lessons and Tools

Last week the Wellesley Institute shared a booth at the Health Achieve conference with MAgIC (Measuring and Managing Access Gaps in Care). MAgIC is a research Continue Reading…

Developing HEIA in Ontario

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Toronto Central LHIN developed a Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) tool designed to assist LHINs and health Continue Reading…

WHO Health Equity Resources

The World Health Organization created a Commission on the Social Determinants of Health, whose site publishes a wide range of useful information resources. It Continue Reading…

Pandemic flu planning and social vulnerabilities

Pandemic flu planning efforts need to take into account the realities of individuals' lives and the social contexts in which they live if they are to succeed, Continue Reading…

CHC's provide innovative programs to drive health equity

Last night, a couple of us from Wellesley went to a celebration of Ontario’s Community Health Centres (CHCs).  The event featured displays from some of the Continue Reading…

The European Portal for Action on Health Equity

The European Portal for Action on Health Equity is a tool for promoting health equity within the European Union (EU). This website contains a large amount of Continue Reading…

Happy (and healthy) Pride, Toronto!

The Wellesley Institute wishes all of Toronto a happy and healthy Pride. As the Wellesley Institute celebrates Pride Week, we also mark the founding of our Continue Reading…

Self-teaching guide on social determinants of health…

Want to know more about the basic factors that help us to get healthy and stay healthy? A new self-teaching guide on the social determinants of health provides Continue Reading…

Engaging the Community in HIA

The Wellesley Institute promotes community engagement in various areas, as it is essential for effective reform of public policy. It is crucial that community Continue Reading…