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Health Equity Lessons from…the United States? Really?
Canadians generally consider American health care to be inequitable, unfair and inefficient, since it costs more than any other health are system in the world, yet still leaves 45.7 million people uninsured. While there is no question that some of these perceptions are broadly well-founded, the current U.S. health care reforms are designed to significantly […]
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Encourage borrowers of payday loans to share their voices in a short survey
The Centre for Community-Based Research and The Wellesley Institute need your help! Do you serve any clients who use payday loans? Help us better understand people’s experiences with these facilities and advocate for changes to protect them from being trapped in a cycle of debt.
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Two new reports explore the fragility and resilience of youth
Youth, as the saying goes, is supposed to be the best time in your life. But for many youth in Toronto, this period in their lives is marked by vulnerability, instability and marginalization. Yet, in spite of their hardships and a sometimes confusing and complicated array of services, many youth are able to demonstrate remarkable […]
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Central LHIN Equity Initiatives in 2010-2013 IHSP
Creating Caring Communities, Healthier People…Together Go to Central LHIN website Download Central LHIN 2010-2013 IHSP See a snapshot from Central LHIN’s previous IHSP
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Central East LHIN Equity Initiatives in 2010-2013 IHSP
Engaged Communities, Healthy Communities Go to Central East LHIN website Download Central East LHIN 2010-2013 IHSP See a snapshot from Central East LHIN’s previous IHSP
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Central West LHIN Equity Initiatives in 2010-2013 IHSP
It’s About You and Your Health Go to Central West LHIN website Download Central West LHIN 2010-2013 IHSP See a snapshot from Central West LHIN’s previous IHSP
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Champlain LHIN Equity Initiatives in 2010-2013 IHSP
Transforming Health Care: One Person at a Time Go to Champlain LHIN website See the Champlain LHIN 2010-2013 IHSP See a snapshot from Champlain LHIN’s previous IHSP
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Erie St. Clair LHIN Equity Initiatives in 2010-2013 IHSP
Navigating Change in the Right Lane Go to Erie St. Clair LHIN website See Erie St. Clair LHIN 2010-2013 IHSP See a snapshot from Erie St. Clair LHIN’s previous IHSP
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Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN Equity Inititiatives in 2010-2013 IHSP
Improving our health care experience Go to HNHB LHIN website See HNHB 2010-2013 IHSP See a snapshot from Hamilton Niagara Hadimand Brant LHIN’s previous IHSP
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