Community voices highlight what needs fixing in primary care
Ontario recently committed $1.8 billion in new funding with the intention to connect every Ontario resident who needs it with…
Gender equality is critical to improving health equity. While women tend to live longer than men, they often suffer from poorer health and quality of life due to gender-based discrimination, including pay gaps and inadequate social and health protection. Health inequities are further compounded by heteronormative gender norms and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. For example, studies of women and LGBTQ+ populations show that exposure to violence is associated with significant health consequences.
A qualitative study of the barriers and enablers to primary care access for equity-deserving populations in Ontario
Primary care is the first point of contact for many people seeking health-related services. It’s the foundation of our healthcare…
Jurisdictional scan: Strategies to support homeless 2SLGBTQ+ communities
Evidence shows 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada experience higher rates of homelessness. They face unique barriers to housing, and there are…
Why access to primary care is inequitable
Hundreds of students are beginning their healthcare training journeys this month. September is a good time to think about primary…
Barriers and enablers to primary care access for equity-deserving populations in Ontario
Primary care is a foundational part of the healthcare system. Yet many Ontarians lack a regular healthcare provider and there…
Pride Month highlights need to address 2SLGBTQ+ homelessness
Pride Month is not only a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ communities, but a call for more equitable policies across all…
Remembering December 6
Thirty-four years ago, 14 women were killed at École Polytechnique in Montreal. Across the country today, people are remembering the…
Supports for Success: Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Community Report
Supports for Success (SFS) is a model for improving educational, economic and social outcomes for marginalized children and youth in…
Breast Cancer Screening In Racialized Women
Although there are breast cancer prevention strategies implemented across Canada, inequitable access to screening has barred many women from receiving…