This report presents emerging and promising practices on engaging People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) respectfully and equitably at multiple levels in organizations serving PWUD. These practices are based on results of a national community-based research project.
This Equity in Action story is distilled from an interview with Heather Chase, Community Developer in the Community Health Portfolio at Horizon Health Network in New Brunswick. The interview took place in July 2022, and its details should be…
This case study highlights the experience of the Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre in supporting nail technicians in the Greater Toronto Area to build community and worker power to advance equity.
This short commentary outlines how community health workers can be integrated into multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote the health of groups experiencing inequities in times of crisis and beyond. The authors illustrate how community health workers play a critical bridging role between clinicians and community members. They conduct wellness checks, facilitate medication delivery, address misinformation, navigate virtual health appointments, provide social connection and more.
This report summarizes a research study that used digital storytelling to examine the experiences and needs of 2SLGBTQ+ community members in Sudbury & Districts, Ontario. The report provides recommendations for how Public Health can be more inclusive and responsive to Queer people.