ITEM 12.1 Strategies to Achieve Health Equity in Jane-Finch Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012 Cheryl Prescod Executive Director Black Creek Community Health Centre
AGENDA 1. Jane-Finch Community 2. Black Creek CHC 3. Promising Practices Reducing Health Inequities 4. Moving Forward Health Equity Plans Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
1. The Jane-Finch Community Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
North York West Planning area of Central LHIN Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Community Health Profile Prevalence of chronic conditions (diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure ) High birth rate among teens (age 15-19) High percentage of low birth weight babies Low utilization rate of preventative health care services Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
2. Black Creek Community Health Centre Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
We utilize a population-based health approach to contribute to a culturally diverse community so that people can achieve their full potential . Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Our Catchment Area North: Steeles Ave. South: Wilson Ave. + 20,30, 40 Falstaff East: Keele St. West: Humber River Approximately 200,000 people Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Clinical Services Family Doctors Nurse Practitioners Chiropodists Nutritionists Social Workers Registered Nurses On call services Health Promotion Programs Community Diabetes Early Youth Programs Education Years Programs (Adults and Program Programs Seniors ) Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Serving Clients across the age continuum…… Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
3. Promising Practices • Reducing Health Inequities Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Low I ncom e New I m m igrants Unem ploym ent Social assistance Single parents Visible Minorities Non-insured English as a Second Language Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Reaching the at-risk children Access to primary Model Inner City health care for Pediatric School children and families Health Clinic : in inner city schools. Partnership: BCCHC, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Integrated services Foundation for Student Success, coordinated with Hospital for Sick Children school personnel Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Reaching Socially Isolated Seniors T oronto Community Housing partnerships Seniors drop-in Programs Home visits by primary care practitioners and community health workers Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Helping people manage chronic illnesses Exercise Education Program Research with Smartphone technology RN coach initiative with Southlake Hospital, UHN, York University Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Addressing Mental Health issues Therapeutic counseling services Crisis Response Committee (City of T oronto, Community Agencies) Training sessions for providers Referrals Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Reducing Barriers Advocacy • Language Northwest Interpretation health initiative • Employment ◦ FHT, CHC, and Education Hospital, programs community • Health agencies promotion initiati ves Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Moving Forward Community Health Centers are committed to advancing health equity by providing the highest quality care to all and by addressing the roots of health inequalities in their communities. Local Health Integration Network requirements to develop equity plans provides an opportunity to create a sector-wide plan. Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Joint Equity Plan with Toronto CHCs Developing a common equity strategy Adapting the framework to the specific needs of the communities we serve Working collaboratively to address urgent common challenges Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
In summary CHCs play a significant role in reducing health disparities through direct service, health promotion and community partnerships BCCHC will continue to address both the CLHIN priorities and specific health needs of individuals in this high needs community as we work towards achieving equity in health care for all. Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
Thank You! Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012
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