CEO of Wellesley Institute, Dr. Kwame McKenzie, has been invited to sit on the new Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council. Dr. McKenzie will sit along with other distinguished members, including the council’s chair Susan Pigott, a leading expert in the field of mental health and community development, to provide advice on the Comprehensive Mental […]
Wellesley Institute Joins the OHA Board
Wellesley Institute is delighted to announce its CEO, Dr. Kwame McKenzie has been elected to the Board of Director’s of the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA). Since 1924 the OHA has helped to shape and influence health care policy in Ontario. Their vision is to achieve a high performing health system through the for-profit and not-for-profit organizations involved […]
Wellesley Institute Board Member Opportunities
Wellesley Institute aims to improve health and health equity in Toronto through the development of better policy based on the social determinants of health. There are now opportunities for 5 people to join our Board of Directors. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about Wellesley Institute’s mission and vision, share our values and want […]
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Wellesley Institute 100 Anniversary of Homewood Place
One hundred years ago today the Welleseley Hospital opened it’s first arm, a year after its founding by Dr. Herbert Bruce. The postcard below shows opening day of Wellesley Hospital Homewood Place on August 27, 1912. Over the years the Wellesley Hospital became known for its excellent and affordable patient care. The Wellesley Institute carries […]
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Wellesley Institute – A Year In Review
Thank you to our colleagues, collaborators and friends for all your hard work and support throughout 2014. We look forward to working with you in the New Year. All the best for 2015. Wellesley Institute 2014 A Year In Review from Wellesley Institute
Wellesley Health Equity Lens for Policy Makers
This health equity impact assessment tool is designed to help policy makers quickly and effectively identify how planned policy changes or program initiatives could affect health and health inequities.
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Wellesley Election Guides 2011: What are you going to ask candidates when they ask you for your vote?
The Ontario election is quickly approaching and candidates are pounding the pavement asking for your vote. But what are you going to ask them? From affordable housing investment to creating good jobs, the provincial government makes decisions that have serious implications for the health and well-being of Ontarians. As you head to the ballot box […]
Wellesley Community Roundtables on Health Equity
Pervasive and systemic differences in health by income, race, neighbourhood and other social determinants of health are increasingly well documented across the province. The need to reduce these disparities and enhance overall health equity is high on the agenda of the provincial government and many LHINs. Wellesley initiated a series of forums with community-based health […]
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Welcoming Our New CEO
The Staff and Board of the Wellesley Institute are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Kwame McKenzie as our new CEO, effective March 24, 2014. Dr. McKenzie has over 20 years’ experience in research into the social determinants of health, policy development and as an advisor at the highest levels of government. He will […]
Welcoming New Wellesley Staff
The Wellesley Institute is thrilled to welcome three new researchers to our team. We look forward to the ideas and energy they will bring to the Institute and the contributions they will make to improving health in the GTA. Seong-gee Um Seong-gee Um will be joining our team following a postdoctoral fellowship affiliated with the Canada […]