…Coalition’s demand to remove the three month wait for OHIP eligibility. A crucial health and social problem facing the people and government of Ontario is pervasive and systemic health disparities. Whether measured by overall health outcomes or for specific conditions such as diabetes or mental health, the better off consistently…
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Planning for Health Equity: Mental Health Promotion and Care
Addressing deep-seated health inequities requires comprehensive strategies drawing on the insights and innovation of communities and community-based providers.One useful tool that can support good planning and engagement is the Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA). Wellesley has recently published primers on HEIA and on Mental Well-being Impact Assessment (MWIA), and continues…
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The European Portal for Action on Health Equity
The European Portal for Action on Health Equity is a tool for promoting health equity within the European Union (EU). This website contains a large amount of information on existing policies and programs that have been implemented to improve health equity by targeting the social determinants of health. The information…
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Why Cities Should Collaborate for Mental Health & Well-being
…have a part to play in addressing mental health in the city. On July 27th Wellesley Institute hosted an event with Dr. Gary Belkin, Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene at the NYC Health Department to learn more about ThriveNYC in New York. ThriveNYC takes a public health approach to…
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Central West LHIN Equity Initiatives in 2010-2013 IHSP
…health services Actions Align strategies to meet the needs of the diverse ethno-cultural population Include a requirement for the development of a Health Equity Plan as part of each health service provider’s accountability agreement Continue research with York University’s Institute for Health Research on issues of health and ethno-cultural diversity…
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A Snapshot of Equity Initiatives on LHIN Websites–North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN
…health (the “factors that affect people’s health”) which include: income and social status, education, employment and working conditions, as well as biology and genetics, gender, culture, healthy child development and access to health services A key IHSP goal is to improve Aboriginal health status; the health care system must respect…
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Federal Budget Response 2021
…and well-being, in COVID-19-specific mental health and trauma, and to develop national mental health standards. We are disappointed there were no specific investments to improve the mental health and well-being of Black and other racialized people, and urge the government to address this in-year. While mental health and well-being are…
Misdiagnosis: Drummond’s Health Care Prescription Misses Equity
…undermine the foundations of strong and healthy communities. This will have an adverse impact on overall health and will increase health inequities — in turn, putting more pressure on the health care system. The Wellesley Institute will continue to analyze and report on the Drummond Report in the days ahead….
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"An Introduction to Health Policy" by Toba Bryant, PhD
This book is not a compendium of every health policy or health policy initiative undertaken in Canada. Rather, the book explores some of the key developments in health policy in Canada and elsewhere. It does not see health policy as a process that simply requires management of health care facilities…
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Central LHIN Equity Initiatives in 2010-2013 IHSP
…residents with serious chronic diseases and obstacles to accessing primary care. Central LHIN Priorities More equitable access to health care in all Central LHIN communities Increased outreach and community engagement to target population LHIN Priority: Health Equity “Central LHIN’s health equity priority aims to reduce avoidable health disparities within targeted…
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