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 […]
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Healthier Cities and Communities Hub: Request For Proposals
Healthier Cities and Communities Hub Seed Grant / Pilot Project REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS November 14, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) of the University of Toronto, Wellesley Institute and Toronto Public Health issue this Seed Grant / Pilot Project Request for Proposals. The grants will support the bringing together of community, public sector, […]
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The Case For Diversity: Canada’s Mental Health Strategy
Wellesley Institute and the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) have joined forces to start an ambitious project which will make the case for diversity in mental health services. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) have put the development of equitable services for immigrant, refugee, racialized and ethno-cultural groups as one of the […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Letter from Wellesley Institute Co-Chairs
To: Friends of the Wellesley Re: Moving forward with an exciting future: The transition plan Dear Friends, As you are aware from previous correspondence, our CEO has accepted a new challenge and we thank him for his contribution over the past eleven years. Rick will continue to work with the WI until the end of […]
A Letter From The CEO
Goodbye, thank you, and perhaps hello again Dear Colleagues and Friends of the Wellesley Institute, After over a decade as the Wellesley Institute’s CEO, I have decided to accept a position with another organization. It has been a very difficult decision as the growth, trials and tribulations, collaborative partnerships, and numerous successes of both our organization […]
Making The Connections Exhibit Launches At The Urbanspace Gallery
Thank you everyone who joined us last week at Urbanspace Gallery for our public launch of Making The Connections, an exhibit on the social determinants of health. We were happy to be joined by some friends and colleagues throughout the evening. The exhibit continues on until the end of June. Clear your calendars for June […]
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Gene Lara: community champion, dedicated mother and grandmother
From her home in the Philippines to a new life in Saskatchewan to the inner city of Toronto, Gene Lara will be remembered as a community champion who was not only an effective advocate, but also a dedicated mother and grandmother. Gene passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, with her family at her side. […]
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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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