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What is Health Equity

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) equity is defined as: Equity is the absence of avoidable or remediable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, … See more

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Health Equity and Public Health

WEBhealth inequities and social determinants of health. Home pages of all 36 Public Health Units were searched and examined for listings or links relating to health equity, the …

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The Social Determinants of Health

WEBSupport living and working conditions (e.g., access to safe, affordable housing and healthy food) Emphasize early child development and education. Support social protection …

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Public Health Action on Housing Needs

WEBThe Ontario Public Health Association is working to improve guidance, clarity and consistency across health units to ensure programs and interventions address health …

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Introduction to the Social Determinants of Health (SDOHs)

WEBthe main drivers behind health inequities (the modifiable differences in health that exist between the best-off and worst-off individuals in our communities) According to the …

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Health Equity Indicators

WEBWhen requested to respond regarding each Indicators’ usefulness to guide health unit action to reduce health inequities, Indicators 3, 4a and 4b were most highly ranked. …

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WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH

WEBhealth, and prevent disease and injury Public health works over long periods of time, while health care is usually more immediate. Health care generally focuses on acute illness, …

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Advocacy and Policy

WEBAdvocacy and Policy. OPHA seeks to be an independent voice for a broadly defined conception of Public Health. Through strategic collaborations with governments and …

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Keeping Kids Healthy through Collective Impact

WEBThis project is being funded as a result of being awarded a grant from the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care (MOHLTC), under the Health and Wellbeing Community …

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Quality Improvement in Public Health

WEBThe Public Health Foundation released an informative tool kit which can be explored by public health organizations. Information on the toolkit can be found here. The Public …

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Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada

WEBCore Competencies for Public Health in Canada. February 8, 2008. Share.

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Health Equity Workgroup

WEBThe HEWG advocates for and supports the development of a public health system that includes health equity as both approach and outcome. Our Workgroup meets at least …

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Health Equity Checklist Reference Document

WEBHealth inequities within and between populations are the result of complex interactions between biological, lifestyle, environmental, social and economic factors – the …

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Two Way Street: Public Health and Transportation Planning

WEBPublic health and transportation professionals have a mutual interest in promoting and improving cycling and walking opportunities in Ontario, and as such are natural partners …

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Reproductive Health

WEBThe Ontario Public Health Association Reproductive Health Workgroup is a dynamic and innovative force, enhancing and reshaping systems that support the public’s …

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Inclusion of Reproductive Health in the Ontario Public Health …

WEBWhile reproductive health was historically an integral part of the Ontario Public Health Standards,1 language specific to reproductive health was significantly …

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Environmental Health

WEBThe Environmental Health Workgroup champions issues related to climate change, air and water quality, environmental justice and other environmental health issues, and has …

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Membership Means More

WEBJoin our efforts in providing leadership on issues affecting the public’s health and strengthening the impact of people who are active in public and community health. Get …

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Position Papers, Resolutions and Motions

WEB2000. Position Paper & Resolution on Ontario Regulation 586/99 Amendments to the Ont. Food Premises Regulations. Archived. 2000-02 PP. 2000-03 RES. Improving the …

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