A Black woman on a journey! Director of The Black Health Equity Lab; Assistant Professor Department of Health and Society University of Toronto, Scarborough,
I am so honored to be named one of Toronto's most influential people. Thank you Toronto Life for supporting the collection of race-based data and the right for Black people to be protected and live healthy lives in our city.
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences hosts Grand Rounds, designed as scientific seminars for research communication. These sessions cover a wide range of mental health-related topics, including presentations by experts @UTSC. Sign up here: https://t.co/I3ob0XYLmE
Announcing the 2024/25 DHS Black Student Excellence Award! This $100 award will recognize an exceptional Black student in the Health and Society program who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community-building. Apply by March 1, 2025!
Check out these images from our interviews! Participants were encouraged to co-create with us, to draw out their experiences during the individual interviews and to tell us about the image and capture their creations with a camera at the end of the interview if they wished.
Check out DHS Alumni Diane Balkaran’s blog “Addressing Healthcare Inequities in Scarborough”. The blog describes the various systemic inequities in healthcare that affect Scarborough and makes policy recommendations.
Full article including Diane’s blog can be found in our bio.
Creating #inclusive policies for LGBTQ+ migrants is crucial to guarantee their #wellbeing & #equitable health outcomes, write @NotishaMassaqu1 et al in "Pushing the Boundaries: African LGBTQ+ Migrants Navigating Dislocation & Disparities in Canada."
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A Giant has transitioned!! It is with great sadness that we receive the news of the passing of our Great Community Elder Louis March. He epitomizes strong leadership, passion & love for the community, and humble service. A huge example for us to follow! We salute and respect you!
Toronto has lost one of its strongest activist and community leaders. He was not only fighting for the Black community but for all Torontonians to be safe from gun violence. RIP Brother Louis! Thank you for the respect @JoannaLavoie https://t.co/2WQYkoYYfJ
We are excited to introduce the next chapter in HIV and STBBI clinical trials research — the CTN+.
This renewed version of CTN, funded $25 million by the @CIHR_IRSC, is coordinated from the @RIMUHC1 and strengthened by regional hubs across the country.
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