Uzima Network

A strategic network of individuals & organizations working collaboratively to improve outcomes across social determinants of health for Black immigrants

[Dr. Kwame McKenzie @kwame_mckenzie]

Having race based data allowed us to quantify huge differences in covid-19 rates, hospitalization and death by race. We can use the same type of data to ensure that our recovery is equitable. An anti-racist approach could help us deal with systemic problems causing disparities.

[Dr. Onye Nnorom @DrONnorom]

1/When Black communities express distrust in covid-19 vaccines, the ppl best positioned to address it are…Black communities! Check out our CMAJ article describing our successes & framework for allies who want to support Black patients. RESPECT is key! https://t.co/ZP0xTS0hNF

[Uzima Network @UzimaNetwork]

Introducing the Deloitte Canada Black and Indigenous Student Scholarship | Deloitte Canada https://t.co/KFPHYrZEWU via @DeloitteCanada

[Dr. Kwame McKenzie @kwame_mckenzie]

Really great article by Erin Anderson investigating the links between racism and serious mental health problems. Well done Globe and Mail https://t.co/2fi2lPBSq5

[Dr. Kwame McKenzie @kwame_mckenzie]

If you want the real up to date figures on how Canada and the rest of the world are doing with regards to covid-19 look at this brilliant UNDP / WHO / Oxford website, data and dashboard. Vaccine equity will help economic development and protect the world https://t.co/4Pv0Udegpp

[Black Physicians' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

Stop by! Spread the word! The clinic is on! Covid-19 Vaccines, BP check, health resources, food, music, Black docs and nurses! #OneLove ! @jcaontario centre 995 Arrow Road Sat & Sun! @BlackHealthCAN @BlackCreekCHC @drandrewb @hello_sane @Neilisrad @akwatukhenti @CanadianAfrican

[Uzima Network @UzimaNetwork]

COVID-19 and the Black Community. Answering Questions about Covid Vaccines. https://t.co/h0Ze2zKr5H via @YouTube

[Race, Health & Happiness Podcast @racehealthhappy]

Have you had the chance to check out our new episode? If you’re in a rush, our show notes are a great way to get a taste of what @OnyeActiveMD & @mskikeojo discuss 🔥🔥 https://t.co/NpEtT7ac9S

[Dr. Kwame McKenzie @kwame_mckenzie]

Black Canadians are more likely to have lost income during covid-19; more likely to be struggling financially and be in poverty even though 31% of Black women are working in health care. We need to focus on the Black population during the recovery https://t.co/uhdP5rfklJ

[Black Physicians' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

Over 2/3 of Black Canadians are reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Understand why in this telling health statement by a coalition of Black physicians and community health leaders. https://t.co/pjM3Ql34nr

@BlackHealthCAN @BlackNorthCA @BlkOpportunity )

[Hon. Jean Augustine, P.C., C.M., O.Ont., C.B.E. @JeanAugustine07]

Hello everyone! I would like to say thank you for all of your kind words that you have been twittering me. 25 years ago, as you know, we did not have social media and your thoughtful sentiments are truly heart felt and warming. I thank you for your passionate response.

[BlackNorth Initiative @BlackNorthCA]

Founder & Chairman of @BlackNorthCA Initiative @wesleyjhall speaks about the necessary work to support, uplift, and empower Black Canadians.

Thank you CTV News!

https://t.co/8P3J1d1yQL

[Colour of Poverty @ColourofPoverty]

#racesEDJ New introductory tool with a Black and Nova Scotia focus - looking at health inequities and the social determinants of health - from Halifax-based Healthy Populations Institute. "Health disparities among Black Canadians" https://t.co/qziKCQ44lj

[Broadbent Institute @broadbent]

To eliminate systemic racism and create better health outcomes for people of colour, we need:
✅ better race-based data collection
✅ to eliminate income inequality
✅ to close the wealth gap

Read the full report to learn more. #CDNpoli #CDNhealth

https://t.co/y45BSNbmD2

[Joe Cressy @joe_cressy]

Door-to-door testing in Toronto Community Housing seniors buildings coupled with local outreach to provide services to enable isolation.

It’s an improved model that starts with door-to-door multilingual outreach, followed days later with testing, followed-up with wellness checks

[Black Health Alliance @BlackHealthCAN]

Why health care institutions need to build trust with the Black community in the fight against the pandemic. https://t.co/UabvfpELqa

[BlackNorth Initiative @BlackNorthCA]

We are thrilled to announce that @BlackNorthCA and @wearewomxn (WAW) have partnered to empower black womxn entrepreneurs in the Canadian food and beverage industry!

[WHIWH CHC @WHIWHCHC]

🚨 New Program Alert!🚨

This 8-week workshop series will offer skills and tools to support one’s mental wellness journey. These workshops are intended for Womxn identifying as African, Caribbean, & Black (ACB) and over the age of 16.

Contact: [email protected] or [phone]

[Dr. Amit Arya @AmitAryaMD]

The death of Yassin Dabeh, a 19 year old cleaner who worked at a for-profit #LTC home, tells us we live in a dystopian world where the privileged ‘stay home’ while low income essential workers die because they have to work without paid sick leave or adequate PPE.

RIP.

#COVID19

[Dr. Sulaimon Giwa @DrSulaimonGiwa]

Far-right groups on the rise in N.B. and across Atlantic Canada, researcher says https://t.co/u2yS48djUx