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…
Community violence in Toronto
This report by Wellesley Institute is the result of interviews and focus groups with 33 community members and subject matter experts on community violence in Toronto. It examines the ways in which violence manifests in communities, the effects it has, and the interventions that are needed to address it.
Engagement, Governance, Access and Protection (EGAP) Implementation Guide
Black communities in Ontario experience worse health outcomes and face greater disparities in accessing care. That is why in 2021,…
City of Toronto Black Community Data Governance Framework
This framework offers an overview of the various aspects to consider in implementing Black community data governance. At its core, this framework is driven by the imperative to establish trust with Black communities through genuine engagement.
City of Toronto Black Data Governance: Literature review
This literature review identifies numerous resources and guides that can propel the City of Toronto’s efforts to address inequities and promote equity.
Think Piece: Wealth inequality, health and health equity
We know income is a social determinant of health, and income inequality has been attributed to poor health outcomes. But…
Thriving in the City: Single, working-age adults
What does it cost to live a healthy and thriving life in the GTA? If you’re a single, working-age adult,…
El impacto de la pandemia del COVID-19 en la salud de la población latinoamericana de habla hispana en Toronto: Un análisis de desigualdades
La pandemia del COVID-19 ha tenido un profundo impacto en las comunidades de toda el área metropolitana de Toronto (GTA),…
Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Toronto’s Spanish-speaking Latin American population
This report presents the results of a needs assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on Spanish-speaking Latin Americans residing in…
Work experiences of people with long COVID in the GTA
A previous paper by Wellesley Institute on the healthcare experiences of people with long COVID in the Greater Toronto raised…
A Black Health Plan for Ontario
The Black Health Plan was developed jointly by Ontario Health, Wellesley Institute and the Black Health Alliance as a call…
Healthcare experiences of people with long COVID in the GTA
Globally, as many as 200 million individuals have experienced long-term health consequences of COVID-19. A recent study estimated that 1.4…
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