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January 28, 2025
Cultural safety training delves into the legacy of anti-Black racism in health care
In a step toward strengthening shared understanding of culturally informed care, the Interprofessional Primary Care Team at DET OHT, in…
February 28, 2025
How One Organization is Rebuilding Lives of the African LGBTQIA+ Refugees in Canada
We engaged in a dialogue with Christopher Nkambwe (she/her), founder of and Chief Executive Officer at The African Centre for Refugees in Ontario-Canada, a non-profit organization that supports the holistic care and post-arrival integration needs of African refugees, particularly those who are from the LGBTQIA+ community. The Centre came into existence out of Nkambwe’s personal experiences as a refugee trying…
January 29, 2025
“This is not just a project; it is a long-term commitment”: Bringing cultural safety to the forefront of primary care
In conversation with partnering primary care providers of Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) project* – part 2/2 (read part one here). We engaged in a dialogue with two of the key leaders involved in the DET OHT’s IPCT project: Jacqueline Chen, Senior Clinical Program Director for Primary and Community Care at Unity Health Toronto, and Laura Pripstein, Chief Medical Officer…
December 2, 2024
Building a Primary Care System “For the Community, By the Community”: Two Providers Share Insights on Health Sector Partnerships for a New Project
In conversation with partnering primary care providers of Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) project* – part 1 of 2 (read part two here) We engaged in a dialogue with two of the key leaders involved in the DET OHT’s IPCT project: Tara Bradford, Executive Director at Inner City Family Health Team (ICFHT), and Maryam Ebrahimpour, Senior Director of Primary Health…
October 28, 2024
Lower Limb Preservation Uses New Technology for Diabetic Foot Wound Care
Unity Health Toronto’s St. Michaels Hospital, in collaboration with DET OHT, is studying the impact of a digital health tool called MIMOSA Pro in improving the assessment and care of foot wounds related to diabetes, also known as diabetic foot ulcers. Manufactured by Toronto/Halifax-based tech startup and approved by Health Canada, MIMOSA Pro is a pocket-sized tissue imaging device that…
September 9, 2024
New Primary Care Program to Serve Underserved Populations of Downtown East Toronto
Overview DET OHT is committed to connecting its diverse communities to the primary care services. To advance this priority, the DET OHT is launching one of its most significant primary care initiatives to date in Fall 2024. This program will address the service gaps for individuals facing substantial social and economic challenges in accessing team-based, interprofessional primary care. These groups…
July 29, 2024
Fostering Trust and Empowerment: A Community Ambassador’s Journey with Wellness Hub
A community ambassador discusses serving the Regent Park neighborhood during the pandemic and how it impacted her personal and professional life.…
May 21, 2024
From Crisis Response to Comprehensive Care – Final Part
The Wellness Hub provided low-barrier primary care to refugees, immigrants, racialized individuals, and LGBTQ+ communities. …
May 2, 2024
From Crisis Response to Comprehensive Care – Part One
The Wellness Hub provided low-barrier primary care to refugees, immigrants, racialized individuals, and LGBTQ+ communities. …
April 4, 2024
Downtown East Toronto family doctors find this new mental health care model helpful during lengthy wait times
Two family physicians discuss how the Stepped Care Model helps connect clients to the right place at the right time ‘the first time’. …
