At-a-glance – Black-focused social prescribing:  the importance of an Afrocentric approach

# Abstract

The Black-Focused Social Prescribing (BFSP) project is a unique initiative by the Alliance for Healthier Communities that intertwines Afrocentric principles with social prescribing. Going beyond conventional social prescribing models, BFSP addresses specific health needs within Black communities. It is rooted in the Alliance Black Health Strategy, advocates for Black health, and is guided by Afrocentric principles.

Primary health care utilization in the first year after arrival by refugee sponsorship model in Ontario, Canada: a population-based cohort study

#Abstract

#Background

Canada’s approach to refugee resettlement includes government sponsorship, a pioneering private sponsorship model and a third blended approach. Refugees are selected and supported differently in each approach including healthcare navigation.

“Can you hear me now?”: a qualitative exploration of communication quality in virtual primary care encounters for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities

#Abstract

#Background

High quality communication is central to effective primary care. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a dramatic increase in virtual care but little is known about how this may affect communication quality.

Who gets access to an interprofessional team-based primary care program for patients with complex health and social needs? A cross-sectional analysis

#ABSTRACT

#Objectives

To determine whether a voluntary referralbased interprofessional team-based primary care programme reached its target population and to assess the representativeness of referring primary care physicians.

Using the quadruple aim to understand the impact of virtual delivery of care within Ontario community health centres: a qualitative study

#Background

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and introduction of various restrictions resulted in drastic changes to 'traditional' primary healthcare service delivery modalities.

#Aim

To understand the impact of virtual care on healthcare system performance within the context of Ontario community health centres (CHCs).

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