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June 12th, 2026 The closure of the Fred Victor Safe Consumption Site (CSC) and South Riverdale CHC Moss Park Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) on June 13, 2026, will result in the annual loss of approximately $3.8 million in health services and supports. This loss will directly affect the communities served by these sites and place additional strain on health and…

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…

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…

In a step toward strengthening shared understanding of culturally informed care, the Interprofessional Primary Care Team at DET OHT, in collaboration with Wanasah and Regent Park Community Health Centre, organized a training session focused on culturally safe care for Black communities. The training, held on December 3, 2024, explored the legacy of anti-Black racism, Afrocentric care approaches, Islamophobia, and the…

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…

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…

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…

A community ambassador discusses serving the Regent Park neighborhood during the pandemic and how it impacted her personal and professional life.…

The Wellness Hub provided low-barrier primary care to refugees, immigrants, racialized individuals, and LGBTQ+ communities. …