We are happy to announce that Wellesley Institute has had an overwhelmingly positive response to our recent job postings for Researcher – 4 posts. We’ve had over 850 applicants, and because of this it is taking us longer than normal to wrap up the hiring process. Here at Wellesley Institute we value equity and fairness […]
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Racism, Health & Resilience
Join Toronto Public Health and Wellesley Institute’s Dr. Kwame McKenzie on February 12th for a discussion on strategies for closing health inequities, as part of the City of Toronto’s Black History Month events. Racism makes people sick. A 2013 Toronto Public Health (TPH) report shows that racism results in increased rates of depression, work and life stress, as well […]
Does Upholding The Right To Health Decrease Inequities?
In 1976 Canada became a State Party to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, an international document that recognizes “the right of everyone to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.” Since then, Canada has also signed and ratified numerous other international treaties that recognize the right to health and make […]
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Do Canadians Have A Right To Good Health?
What happens when the biggest barrier to health isn’t a lack of medicine or access to care but income? On February 4th, MASS LBP, along with Upstream and Wellesley Institute will be convening three of Canada’s newest physician-activists who are challenging Canadians and their governments to think differently about how we build a healthy society. Please […]
Wellesley Institute – A Year In Review
Thank you to our colleagues, collaborators and friends for all your hard work and support throughout 2014. We look forward to working with you in the New Year. All the best for 2015. Wellesley Institute 2014 A Year In Review from Wellesley Institute
Hidden In Our Midst: Newcomer Youth in Toronto
Youth homelessness is an escalating concern nationwide. The Hidden in Our Midst Community Based Research (CBR) project, a joint project between Children’s Aid Society of Toronto and the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH), brings our attention to newcomer youth and those born outside of Canada who have experienced homelessness. The results highlight unique […]
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Wellesley Institute to sit on the Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council
CEO of Wellesley Institute, Dr. Kwame McKenzie, has been invited to sit on the new Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council. Dr. McKenzie will sit along with other distinguished members, including the council’s chair Susan Pigott, a leading expert in the field of mental health and community development, to provide advice on the Comprehensive Mental […]
Healthier Cities and Communities Hub: Request For Proposals
Healthier Cities and Communities Hub Seed Grant / Pilot Project REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS November 14, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) of the University of Toronto, Wellesley Institute and Toronto Public Health issue this Seed Grant / Pilot Project Request for Proposals. The grants will support the bringing together of community, public sector, […]
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The Case For Diversity: Canada’s Mental Health Strategy
Wellesley Institute and the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) have joined forces to start an ambitious project which will make the case for diversity in mental health services. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) have put the development of equitable services for immigrant, refugee, racialized and ethno-cultural groups as one of the […]
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Wellesley Institute Joins the OHA Board
Wellesley Institute is delighted to announce its CEO, Dr. Kwame McKenzie has been elected to the Board of Director’s of the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA). Since 1924 the OHA has helped to shape and influence health care policy in Ontario. Their vision is to achieve a high performing health system through the for-profit and not-for-profit organizations involved […]