Anti-Black Racism and Pediatric Health Learning Series | Part 3: Anti-Black Racism: A look at the Social and Physiological Health Impacts of Injustice on Children and Youth

The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) is thrilled to invite you to participate in a Learning Series on Anti-Black Racism and Pediatric Health! The learning series was developed in partnership with TAIBU Community Health Centre and is funded by Ontario Health. 

This transformative learning opportunity will introduce and explore the impacts of anti-Black racism in pediatric health and equip participants with resources to effectively engage in reflection and move towards best practices for advancing Black health. The learning series is led and facilitated by Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, Prof. Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Dr. Onye Nnorom, and Dr. Samra Sahlu.

The learning series includes a 3-part asynchronous webinar series which culminates in a live Knowledge Exchange on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET. 

#About the Learning Series

#Overview:

A comprehensive exploration of power dynamics, privilege, critical race theory, and the profound impacts of anti-Black racism within pediatric health and healthcare systems.

#Audience:

This series is designed for pediatric care staff, health care providers, and health system leaders across Ontario.

#Format & Dates: 

  • Three asynchronous webinars (approx. 1.5 hours each) will be released weekly from April 15 to April 29, 2024.
  • One synchronous Knowledge Exchange will be online on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET

#Webinars at-a-Glance

#Part 1: Understanding Privilege and Critical Allyship: Setting the Stage for Action on Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

  • Introduce the Black Health Education Collaborative
  • Build a foundational understanding of privilege and interlocking systems of oppression, to set the stage for deeper learning on anti-Black racism
  • Introduce intersectionality as a framework for understanding anti-oppression and taking anti-racist action
  • Deepen understanding of whiteness as a power structure, and the role of racial hierarchies in creating health inequities and impairing health

#Part 2: #BlackLivesMatter in Medicine and Health: Critical Race Theory, Historical Roots and Legacies of Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

  • Review concepts from previous session on whiteness and privilege
  • Understand how anti-Black racism is demonstrated in the current context
  • Describe the historical roots and legacy of anti-Black racism in society and in the field of medicine/health
  • Explore critical race theory and intersectionality as it pertains to the structural and social determinants of Black health
  • Reflect on approaches to community relevant race-based data collection and use 

#Part 3: Anti-Black Racism: A look at the Social and Physiological Health Impacts of Injustice on Children and Youth

#Objectives:

  • Understand racism as a structural determinant of health and the physiological impacts of racism
  • Pathogenesis: Examine the mental health impacts of marginalization on Black youth
  • Salutogenesis: Amplify community voices and solutions to address anti-Black racism, youth success, and wellness
  • Identify interventions and policies to address anti-Black racism in health care and care of youth 

#Knowledge Exchange

On May 14, 2024, from 10 am - 12 pm ET. This session will provide an opportunity to critically engage and reflect on anti-Black racism in pediatrics. 

Details
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 23:45
Asynchronous, released on April 29
Cost: 
Free
Internal/External: 
Community Event
Event Type: 
Learning Events
Learn more and register here
Location

Anti-Black Racism and Pediatric Health Learning Series | Part 2: #BlackLivesMatter in Medicine and Health: Critical Race Theory, Historical Roots, and Legacies of Anti-Black Racism

The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) is thrilled to invite you to participate in a Learning Series on Anti-Black Racism and Pediatric Health! The learning series was developed in partnership with TAIBU Community Health Centre and is funded by Ontario Health. 

This transformative learning opportunity will introduce and explore the impacts of anti-Black racism in pediatric health and equip participants with resources to effectively engage in reflection and move towards best practices for advancing Black health. The learning series is led and facilitated by Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, Prof. Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Dr. Onye Nnorom, and Dr. Samra Sahlu.

The learning series includes a 3-part asynchronous webinar series which culminates in a live Knowledge Exchange on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET. 

#About the Learning Series

#Overview:

A comprehensive exploration of power dynamics, privilege, critical race theory, and the profound impacts of anti-Black racism within pediatric health and healthcare systems.

#Audience:

This series is designed for pediatric care staff, health care providers, and health system leaders across Ontario.

#Format & Dates: 

  • Three asynchronous webinars (approx. 1.5 hours each) will be released weekly from April 15 to April 29, 2024.
  • One synchronous Knowledge Exchange will be online on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET

#Webinars at-a-Glance

#Part 1: Understanding Privilege and Critical Allyship: Setting the Stage for Action on Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

  • Introduce the Black Health Education Collaborative
  • Build a foundational understanding of privilege and interlocking systems of oppression, to set the stage for deeper learning on anti-Black racism
  • Introduce intersectionality as a framework for understanding anti-oppression and taking anti-racist action
  • Deepen understanding of whiteness as a power structure, and the role of racial hierarchies in creating health inequities and impairing health

#Part 2: #BlackLivesMatter in Medicine and Health: Critical Race Theory, Historical Roots and Legacies of Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

  • Review concepts from previous session on whiteness and privilege
  • Understand how anti-Black racism is demonstrated in the current context
  • Describe the historical roots and legacy of anti-Black racism in society and in the field of medicine/health
  • Explore critical race theory and intersectionality as it pertains to the structural and social determinants of Black health
  • Reflect on approaches to community relevant race-based data collection and use 

#Part 3: Anti-Black Racism: A look at the Social and Physiological Health Impacts of Injustice on Children and Youth

#Objectives:

  • Understand racism as a structural determinant of health and the physiological impacts of racism
  • Pathogenesis: Examine the mental health impacts of marginalization on Black youth
  • Salutogenesis: Amplify community voices and solutions to address anti-Black racism, youth success, and wellness
  • Identify interventions and policies to address anti-Black racism in health care and care of youth 

#Knowledge Exchange

On May 14, 2024, from 10 am - 12 pm ET. This session will provide an opportunity to critically engage and reflect on anti-Black racism in pediatrics. 

Details
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 23:45
Asynchronous, released on April 22
Cost: 
Free
Internal/External: 
Community Event
Event Type: 
Learning Events
Learn more and register here
Location

Learning Series on Anti-Black Racism and Pediatric Health | Part 1: Understanding Privilege and Critical Allyship: Setting the Stage for Action on Anti-Black Racism Objectives:

The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) is thrilled to invite you to participate in a Learning Series on Anti-Black Racism and Pediatric Health! The learning series was developed in partnership with TAIBU Community Health Centre and is funded by Ontario Health. 

This transformative learning opportunity will introduce and explore the impacts of anti-Black racism in pediatric health and equip participants with resources to effectively engage in reflection and move towards best practices for advancing Black health. The learning series is led and facilitated by Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, Prof. Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Dr. Onye Nnorom, and Dr. Samra Sahlu.

The learning series includes a 3-part asynchronous webinar series which culminates in a live Knowledge Exchange on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET. 

#About the Learning Series

#Overview:

A comprehensive exploration of power dynamics, privilege, critical race theory, and the profound impacts of anti-Black racism within pediatric health and healthcare systems.

#Audience:

This series is designed for pediatric care staff, health care providers, and health system leaders across Ontario.

#Format & Dates: 

  • Three asynchronous webinars (approx. 1.5 hours each) will be released weekly from April 15 to April 29, 2024.
  • One synchronous Knowledge Exchange will be online on Thursday, May 14, 2024 from 10am - 12pm ET

#Webinars at-a-Glance

#Part 1: Understanding Privilege and Critical Allyship: Setting the Stage for Action on Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

  • Introduce the Black Health Education Collaborative
  • Build a foundational understanding of privilege and interlocking systems of oppression, to set the stage for deeper learning on anti-Black racism
  • Introduce intersectionality as a framework for understanding anti-oppression and taking anti-racist action
  • Deepen understanding of whiteness as a power structure, and the role of racial hierarchies in creating health inequities and impairing health

#Part 2: #BlackLivesMatter in Medicine and Health: Critical Race Theory, Historical Roots and Legacies of Anti-Black Racism

#Objectives:

  • Review concepts from previous session on whiteness and privilege
  • Understand how anti-Black racism is demonstrated in the current context
  • Describe the historical roots and legacy of anti-Black racism in society and in the field of medicine/health
  • Explore critical race theory and intersectionality as it pertains to the structural and social determinants of Black health
  • Reflect on approaches to community relevant race-based data collection and use 

#Part 3: Anti-Black Racism: A look at the Social and Physiological Health Impacts of Injustice on Children and Youth

#Objectives:

  • Understand racism as a structural determinant of health and the physiological impacts of racism
  • Pathogenesis: Examine the mental health impacts of marginalization on Black youth
  • Salutogenesis: Amplify community voices and solutions to address anti-Black racism, youth success, and wellness
  • Identify interventions and policies to address anti-Black racism in health care and care of youth 

#Knowledge Exchange

On May 14, 2024, from 10 am - 12 pm ET. This session will provide an opportunity to critically engage and reflect on anti-Black racism in pediatrics. 

Details
Monday, April 15, 2024 - 23:45
Asynchronous, released on April 15
Cost: 
Free
Internal/External: 
Community Event
Event Type: 
Learning Events
Learn more and register here
Location

Canada's Refugee Health System Atlas: National Innovation with Global Impact

This event is presented by the National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4).

#Overview

Are you curious about the complex web of healthcare services available to refugees in Canada? Look no further! The Atlas is your key to understanding this vital system.

The Canadian Refugee Healthcare System Atlas is a dynamic visualization tool of refugee health services. It's like Google Maps for healthcare, guiding you to organizations and resources dedicated to supporting refugees. Explore a bird's-eye view of refugee healthcare and settlement organizations across Canada. Data is derived from the groundbreaking “Characterizing Canada's Refugee Health System (CCRHS) study,” as well as Statistics Canada, providing real-time and reliable information. Navigate the landscape of services, pinpointing where and how care is delivered.

#Why Attend

Whether you're a healthcare or settlement professional,  policymaker, or passionate advocate, The Atlas empowers you with knowledge. Join us as we bridge gaps, foster collaboration, and enhance refugee healthcare provision.

Unlock the secrets of the Canadian Refugee Healthcare System with The Atlas. Mark your calendar for an eye-opening webinar to transform how you see refugee health."

Details
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 13:00
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Cost: 
Free
Internal/External: 
Community Event
Event Type: 
Learning Events
Learn more and register here
Location
Webinar

Beyond Technology, Beyond Healthcare: Promoting Equitable and Integrated Health and Social Services for Newcomers and Refugees to Canada (Part 3)

This event series  is presented by Women's College Hospital.

#Overview

Join us in-person or online for an exciting event series that will focus on identifying best practices for service delivery and policy recommendations on integrated supports for newcomers to Canada. The series includes engaging keynote speakers, panelist discussions, a co-design workshop, and networking opportunities.

At this event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with settlement sector organizations and workers, people with lived experiences, healthcare providers, researchers and trainees.

Mark your calendars and get ready to go beyond technology and beyond healthcare with us at Women's College Hospital!

  • Monday, April 08, 2024
  • Tuesday, April 09, 2024
  • Monday May 13, 2024
  • Tuesday May 14, 2024 (in-person only / sold out)

Tickets for in-person attendance are sold out.

For more information or questions, please contact Isabelle.choon-kon-yune@wchospital.ca

This event series is supported by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Abejirinde IO, Clark N, Salami O, Shaw J, Nikdel N, Sikstrom L and Redditt V. Beyond Technology, Beyond Healthcare: Translating Intersectionality in the Promotion of Equitable Virtual Health Care Services for Newcomers to Canada."

Details
Monday, May 13, 2024 - 10:00
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: 
Free
Internal/External: 
Community Event
Learn more and register here
Location

Beyond Technology, Beyond Healthcare: Promoting Equitable and Integrated Health and Social Services for Newcomers and Refugees to Canada (Part 1)

This event series  is presented by Women's College Hospital.

#Overview

Join us in-person or online for an exciting event series that will focus on identifying best practices for service delivery and policy recommendations on integrated supports for newcomers to Canada. The series includes engaging keynote speakers, panelist discussions, a co-design workshop, and networking opportunities.

At this event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with settlement sector organizations and workers, people with lived experiences, healthcare providers, researchers and trainees.

Mark your calendars and get ready to go beyond technology and beyond healthcare with us at Women's College Hospital!

  • Monday, April 08, 2024
  • Tuesday, April 09, 2024
  • Monday May 13, 2024
  • Tuesday May 14, 2024 (in-person only / sold out)

Tickets for in-person attendance are sold out.

For more information or questions, please contact Isabelle.choon-kon-yune@wchospital.ca

This event series is supported by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Abejirinde IO, Clark N, Salami O, Shaw J, Nikdel N, Sikstrom L and Redditt V. Beyond Technology, Beyond Healthcare: Translating Intersectionality in the Promotion of Equitable Virtual Health Care Services for Newcomers to Canada."

Details
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 10:00
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: 
Free
Learn more and register here
Location

Beyond Technology, Beyond Healthcare: Promoting Equitable and Integrated Health and Social Services for Newcomers and Refugees to Canada (Part 2)

This event series  is presented by Women's College Hospital.

#Overview

Join us in-person or online for an exciting event series that will focus on identifying best practices for service delivery and policy recommendations on integrated supports for newcomers to Canada. The series includes engaging keynote speakers, panelist discussions, a co-design workshop, and networking opportunities.

At this event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with settlement sector organizations and workers, people with lived experiences, healthcare providers, researchers and trainees.

Mark your calendars and get ready to go beyond technology and beyond healthcare with us at Women's College Hospital!

  • Monday, April 08, 2024
  • Tuesday, April 09, 2024
  • Monday May 13, 2024
  • Tuesday May 14, 2024 (in-person only / sold out)

Tickets for in-person attendance are sold out. 

For more information or questions, please contact Isabelle.choon-kon-yune@wchospital.ca

This event series is supported by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Abejirinde IO, Clark N, Salami O, Shaw J, Nikdel N, Sikstrom L and Redditt V. Beyond Technology, Beyond Healthcare: Translating Intersectionality in the Promotion of Equitable Virtual Health Care Services for Newcomers to Canada."

Details
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 10:00
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: 
Free
Learn more and register here
Location

ECHO Chronic Pain Evening Session: Buprenorphine/Naloxone

This Interactive online medical education program is part of the Project ECHO™ at UHN Evening Series. ECHO Ontario is Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health (Ontario).

The session includes a didactic lecture by a content expert & real (anonymized) case discussions presented by participants.

  • Open to all health care providers
  • No cost to participate
  • Access to an specialist interprofessional (hub) team
  • Earn CPD Credits
  • Present your cases for support from the ECHO community

If you would like to present a case please contact sarah.tea@uhn.ca.

Details
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 19:00
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Cost: 
Free
Internal/External: 
Community Event
External Link: 
View Flyer
Event Type: 
Learning Events
Register
Location
Online
Zoom

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario doit agir de toute urgence pour faire face à la crise croissante des effectifs dans le secteur de la santé communautaire de l’Ontario

Date: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

#Des associations représentant plus de 200 000 travailleurs du domaine de la santé communautaire réagissent au budget de l’Ontario pour 2024.

 

TORONTO, ON – Aujourd’hui, une coalition d’associations de soins de santé communautaire de l’Ontario a réagi au budget de l’Ontario pour 2024-25.

Bien que nous saluons les investissements ciblés du gouvernement visant à renforcer la main-d'œuvre en santé de l'Ontario, celui-ci a manqué une occasion de prendre des mesures supplémentaires pour faire face à la crise des effectifs touchant le secteur de la santé communautaire de l'Ontario.

Malgré la hausse du coût de la vie, le secteur de la santé communautaire accuse un retard salarial de plus de 2 milliards de dollars par rapport à ceux faisant un travail similaire dans d’autres secteurs. En raison de cet écart, le secteur de la santé communautaire perd des travailleurs au profit d’autres secteurs chaque jour, et la capacité des organisations de santé communautaire à recruter et à conserver des travailleurs de la santé devient plus difficile chaque mois où les salaires en Ontario restent inéquitables pour les mêmes emplois.

L’année dernière, dix organisations de santé communautaire de l’Ontario représentant plus de 200 000 travailleurs de la santé communautaire ont publié un rapport détaillant la crise critique des effectifs avec laquelle les organisations de santé communautaire sont aux prises. Ce problème criant est directement lié à un écart salarial important et croissant entre les travailleurs de la santé communautaire de l’Ontario et les travailleurs des autres secteurs. Sur la base des conclusions de ce rapport, les dix associations ont présenté des recommandations prébudgétaires, y compris des mesures que le gouvernement de l’Ontario peut prendre pour remédier à cette inégalité.

Le secteur de la santé communautaire joue un rôle essentiel en permettant aux Ontariennes et Ontariens de recevoir les bons soins au bon endroit, en faisant la prestation de soins préventifs et en réduisant la pression sur les urgences et hôpitaux surchargés. Sans une action urgente du gouvernement pour aider ce secteur, l’accès aux services de santé essentiels deviendra de plus en plus difficile dans nos collectivités.

Pour assurer une croissance durable de notre main-d’œuvre dans le secteur de la santé, il est impératif d’adopter une approche inclusive qui comprend tous les prestataires de notre système de santé et une réponse gouvernementale unifiée et globale. Nous appuyons l’engagement du gouvernement envers les travailleurs et la création d’emplois mieux rémunérés pour les résidents de l’Ontario. Ces objectifs ne pourront être atteints que grâce à une stratégie globale à long terme en matière de ressources humaines en santé, qui donne accès aux patients à des soins, plus près de chez eux.

Une action urgente est nécessaire, et nous sommes prêts à collaborer avec le gouvernement pour résoudre cette crise des ressources humaines en santé et veiller à une prestation continue de services de santé communautaire de grande qualité.

À propos des associations :

Le secteur de la santé communautaire de l’Ontario rassemble plus de 200 000 travailleurs dans les domaines des soins de santé primaires, de la santé mentale et des dépendances, des soins à domicile et communautaires, des soins de longue durée et d’autres établissements de santé communautaire. Que ce soit les infirmières et infirmiers praticiens en soins primaires, les travailleurs sociaux spécialisés dans les problèmes de dépendance et de santé mentale, ou les préposés aux services de soutien à la personne, entre autres en soins à domicile, en soins communautaires et en soins de longue durée, ces professionnels dévoués répondent aux besoins en matière de santé de l’Ontario dans la communauté, en dehors des établissements de soins aigus, contribuant ainsi au bien-être de la population.

Les associations sont :

  • Dépendances et santé mentale Ontario;
  • Alliance pour des communautés en santé;
  • Association of Family Health Teams de l'Ontario; 
  • Association canadienne pour la santé mentale, Ontario; 
  • Santé mentale pour enfants Ontario; 
  • Family Service Ontario;
  • Conseil autochtone des soins de santé primaires;
  • Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Association.

Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector

Date: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

#Associations representing over 200,000 workers in community health respond to 2024 Ontario Budget

TORONTO, ON – Today, a coalition of Ontario’s community health care associations responded to Ontario’s 2024 Budget.

While we welcome the government’s targeted investments to strengthen Ontario’s health care workforce, the government missed an opportunity to take further steps to address the staffing crisis facing Ontario’s community health sector.

Despite the rising cost of living, the community health sector is more than $2 billion behind on wages compared to their peers doing similar work in other sectors. Because of this wage disparity, the community health sector loses workers to other sectors every single day, and the ability of community health organizations to recruit and retain health workers is more difficult with each passing month that Ontario’s wages remain inequitable across the same jobs.

Last year, ten Ontario-based community health organizations representing over 200,000 community health workers released a report that outlines in detail the critical staffing crisis community health organizations are facing. This staffing crisis originates directly from a significant and growing wage gap between Ontario’s community health care workers and workers in other sectors. Based on the findings of this report, the ten associations released a pre-budget submission, including actions that the Ontario government can take to address this wage gap.

The community health sector enables Ontarians to receive the right care in the right place, providing preventative care and reducing the strain on overburdened emergency departments and hospital services. Without urgent action from the government to support the community health sector, essential health care services will become more difficult to access in our communities.

A commitment to sustainably grow our health care workforce requires an approach that includes all providers across our health care system and a unified, all-of-government response.  We support the government’s commitment to working for workers and creating better-paying jobs for the people of Ontario. These goals will only be achieved through a comprehensive long-term health human resources strategy that connects patients to care, closer to home.

Urgent action is required. We are ready to work with government to address this health human resource crisis and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality community health services.

About the associations:

Ontario’s community health sector is made up of over 200,000 workers in primary health care, mental health and addictions organizations, home and community care, long-term care and other community health settings. These workers include nurses, social workers, personal support workers, mental health professionals and many more roles that provide the backbone support of community health in Ontario. From nurse practitioners in primary care, addiction and social workers in mental health organizations, to personal support workers in long-term care, these are the dedicated workers who meet Ontario’s health needs in the community, outside of acute care settings, to help keep people well.

The associations include:

  • Addictions and Mental Health Ontario;
  • Alliance for Healthier Communities;
  • Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario; 
  • Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario; 
  • Children’s Mental Health Ontario; 
  • Family Service Ontario;
  • Indigenous Primary Health Care Council
  • Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Association