What is our strategy to build equity focused systems of Health??
Our strategy to build equity-focused systems of health includes three focus areas. We partner with communities to drive locally determined solutions that influence systems, services and practices to improve well-being. We aim to improve health equity by creating community investment ecosystems designed to close the racial wealth gap.
What is @HealthEquity??
Health Equity is the leading peer-reviewed open access journal that meets the urgent need for authoritative information about health disparities and health equity among underserved and vulnerable populations with the goal of providing optimal outcomes and ultimately health equity for all.
Where can I find resources about health equity in Ontario??
Their website has useful resources, including the sections on “Health Equity”; “Inclusion”; “Poverty”; “Social Determinants of Health”; and “Minority and Vulnerable Populations”. Health Nexus offers training workshops and webinars on topics related to health equity to organizations across Ontario.
What does it take to achieve health equity in organizations??
Achieving health equity is an important goal that requires leadership and commitment from organizations, adequate resources to build capacities progressively, and most importantly, the right level of competencies (knowledge & skills) for staff and board members.