…of course, action needs to be taken by other levels of government. Starting points that would make a huge difference would be for Ontario to remove the three-month wait period for OHIP for new immigrants and for the federal government to rescind its very damaging cuts to refugee health care….
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Actions to address the impact of cuts to refugee health benefits
As we have previously blogged, the federal government recently cut health benefits for many refugees. In The Real Cost of Cutting Refugee Health Benefits, the Wellesley Institute argued that these cuts would have an unfair and inequitable impact on some of the most vulnerable people in Canada. It is totally…
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One Conference, Two Declarations
…respects. It is a “Political Declaration” of political will by Member States, one that sees health equity as a “shared responsibility” that means taking global action to achieve “all for equity” and “health for all”: Our common values and responsibilities towards humanity move us to fulfill our pledge to act…
Interim Federal Health Program: Administrative Burdens Compromise Refugee Health Care Access
…care, and dilemmas facing health providers. Sonal Marwah is a MSc candidate in Global Health at McMaster University, carrying out research in refugee health care access and health equity in the student practicum program at the Wellesley Institute. Alongside, she is Project Coordinator at the Small Arms Survey, Geneva working…
Now is the Time: Improving Access to Health Care for People Without Insurance
…care in their first three months because of this policy. Cuts to the Interim Federal Health program (IFH) in 2012 reduced and/or eliminated refugee and refugee claimant’s access to basic health care, medication and mental health support. Temporary visa holders such as visitors and students do not have public health…
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Rethinking Women And Healthy Living In Canada: Report Launch
…orientation, etc.). Their report aims to address the limited nature and gaps of the healthy living discourse by using a Health Indicator Framework and a SGBA. The Health Indicator Framework consists of information and data on health statuses, social determinants of health, health system performance, and community and structural factors….
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Healthier Cities and Communities Hub: Request For Proposals
…is a research and policy institute that works to drive policy, community and social changes that will improve the health of all who live in the Greater Toronto area Toronto Public Health is committed to reducing health inequity and improving the health of the whole population through championing healthy public…
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Advancing Health Equity Through Language Interpretation Services
…knowledge of English or French, over 80 percent live in Toronto. Because of this, plans for building equity into health care must consider linguistic diversity. Language barriers influence access to health care and are a major challenge for Ontarians with limited English proficiency. Language barriers have been noted to have…
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Water Fluoridation: Turning On The Tap to Reduce Health Inequities
…to be considering it. Read the facts on water fluoridation and the negative and inequitable health impacts of its removal in our latest Health Equity Impact Assessment. The cost of removing this proven public health measure will be felt most strongly by those most at risk of poor oral health….
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Senate Subcommittee Releases Report on Population Health
The Senate Subcommittee on Population Health has been analyzing the social determinants of health and the foundations of health inequalities for several years. Its final report A Healthy Productive Canada: a Determinant of Health Approach has just been released. The report highlights how broader social and economic determinants of health…
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