We're pleased to share from the Canadian Journal of Diabetes, "𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬’ 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝟐 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨" by Wellesley researchers: www.canadianjournalofdiabetes.com/article/S149...

𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆. If we think our response to uncertainty should be to build a stronger Canada, that should start by building a fairer Canada which looks after everyone.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 There's no age limit to homelessness: In 2024, 15% of shelter users were 55 or older, and half were experiencing homelessness for the first time. Our upcoming research explores shelter use among older adults in Toronto to shine a light on their service needs.

"Under-natured" neighbourhoods are -often low income- communities with limited tree canopy & green space where concentrations of concrete intensify the urban heat island effect. To learn more read Thrive Toronto's climate & mental well-being series thriveto.ca/our-work/cli... @camhnews.bsky.social

Climate change has a significant impact on mental well-being and disproportionately affects the mental health of marginalized communities. Thrive Toronto's Climate and Well-being Series - written in part by Swelen Andari - explores these links: thriveto.ca/our-work/cli...

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As climate change accelerates, a growing number of Canadians dread an increasingly uncertain future. If we don’t manage it properly, climate anxiety can spiral into hopelessness and despair. Here’s how it’s affecting us — and how to avoid “doomerism.” Read more:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆? Access to safe environments in which to menstruate, including bathroom facilities and clean water, as well as access to menstrual products that allow for the ability to go to school, work and engage in life with dignity. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/menstrual-he...

Menstrual health is not a luxury  - Wellesley Institute

Menstrual products are essential health items, but only one in six people who menstruate in Canada can afford them.

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Research compiled by the @cmadocs.bsky.social found 85 per cent of health outcomes are determined by our social, economic and physical environments, and by the actions of the healthcare system.

We’re recruiting for a researcher with strong quantitative skills. A career at Wellesley Institute is an opportunity to use your talents to help create a healthier and more equitable GTA and Ontario for all. Our application deadline is Friday, July 31. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/job-opportun...

Moving from the hospital to home is a critical juncture for patients. Wellesley is working on a project to identify tools and frameworks that help caregivers assess the housing quality of patients and how this might impact their health and recovery. Watch out for this research later this year.

In Canada, the wealthiest 20% possess almost 65% of the country’s wealth. This has an impact on health outcomes. Read our paper on interventions that currently exist to address wealth inequality and health outcomes: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/wealth-and-h...

Our finance chair Devan Moodley - co-founder & CEO of fintech Pllenty - loves the impact Wellesley Institute has on underserved areas of healthcare. He says new board members with financial expertise can help grow Wellesley's impact further: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/meet-devan-m...

Meet Devan Moodley – Wellesley Institute’s finance chair  - Wellesley Institute

Self-described "reformed banker" Devan Moodley of Pllenty Inc. discusses how and why he joined the Wellesley Institute Board of Directors.

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Understanding the primary care preferences of Black and South Asian-origin communities could help those who plan health services to enhance primary care attachment for these underserved groups. Look for these research reports from Wellesley Institute later this year.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! Wellesley Institute is seeking volunteers for our Board of Directors to help us fulfill our vision of a healthier and more equitable GTA for all. Application deadline: July 17, 2026 (extended) Learn more: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/volunteer-bo...

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆. Unintentional injuries are the 3rd leading cause of death in Canada and in 2023-2024, accounted for 13% of ER visits. Not everyone faces the same risk. Social determinants of health like age, socioeconomic status & geography can⬆️injury rates. #CIPD2026

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The heat is back in town, and with it, the associated health risks - in particular for more vulnerable populations. Wellesley Institute researcher Mauriene Tolentino discusses Toronto's heat relief strategy on Met Radio. www.frequencynews.ca/news/as-toro...

As Toronto heats up, questions remain about who gets relief

Toronto has launched its 2026 Heat Relief Strategy ahead of another potentially record-breaking summer, adding air conditioning units to residential common spaces, boosting aquatic staffing at city…

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𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 "𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹" 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝗻-𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁. Our latest blog highlights how new fees refugees must pay under the Interim Federal Health Program can lead to negative health impacts. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/small-fees-b...

Earlier this month, our CEO Dr. Kwame McKenzie delivered the convocation speech at @uoftdlsph.bsky.social and @uoft-fifsw.bsky.social bringing the message of hopes, dreams and fears to emerging professionals in the fields of social work and public health. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/i-look-forwa...

Our latest blog highlights how changes to the Interim Federal Health Program for refugees, refugee claimants and protected persons will likely lead to barriers to healthcare access for some of the newest - and amongst the most marginalized - in our country. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/small-fees-b...

Small fees big barriers for refugees and newcomers - Wellesley Institute

Recent changes to the Interim Federal Health Program have renewed concerns about financial barriers to healthcare for refugees and newcomers.

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Today we introduce the “poverty deficit” – it measures how deep in poverty people are, not just how many live below the poverty line and shows that the cost to end poverty is actually less than the cost of poverty itself. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/the-poverty-...

No one should be denied health care because of who they are or who they love. #HealthForAll #Pride

We believe our response to uncertainty should be to build a stronger Canada, that should start by building a fairer Canada that looks after everyone. This year's Impact Report highlights our work towards creating healthier, fairer lives: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/about/impact...

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Our finance chair Devan Moodley is a self-described “reformed banker” whose expertise is helping us achieve our vision of a healthier and more equitable GTA for all. Learn more & find out how you can apply to join our volunteer Board of Directors: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/meet-devan-m...

Our finance chair Devan Moodley is a self-described “reformed banker” whose expertise is helping us achieve our vision of a healthier and more equitable GTA for all. Learn more & find out how you can apply to join our volunteer Board of Directors: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/meet-devan-m...

In 2025-2026, we worked to help bring the achievable reality of health equity to life. Read our latest Impact Report which highlights our research and policy work from the previous fiscal year: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/about/impact...

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! We are seeking volunteers for our Board of Directors to help fulfill our vision of a healthier and more equitable Greater Toronto Area for all. Learn more: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/volunteer-bo... Deadline: June 30, 2026

Thank you to Toronto's Medical Officer of Health Michelle Murti, Toronto Board of Health chair councillor @chrismoise.ca and @toronto.ca Toronto Public Health staff for hosting our gathering of international urban health experts this week at Toronto City Hall.

A modern, integrated electronic medical record system is overdue in Ontario and across Canada, but it must consider community data governance. Read this blog by Jemal Demeke: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/community-go...

It’s been over a year since Ontario failed to meet its own Accessibility for Ontarians Act (AODA) deadline. Our latest blog by discusses how this failure limits social inclusion for people with disabilities and contributes to health inequities: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/stalled-aoda... #AODA

Frustration with Ontario’s fragmented health information landscape is nothing new. Recent government initiatives focused on improvements are encouraging, equity-deserving populations must be involved in a centralized digital health system to advance equity. www.wellesleyinstitute.com/community-go...