Strategies to Achieve Health Equity in Jane-Finch Central LHIN Board Meeting January 31, 2012

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1 Strategies to Achieve Health Equity in Jane-Finch Cheryl Prescod Executive Director Black Creek Community Health Centre

2 AGENDA 1. Jane-Finch Community 2. Black Creek CHC 3. Promising Practices Reducing Health Inequities 4. Moving Forward Health Equity Plans

3 1. The Jane-Finch Community

4 North York West Planning area of Central LHIN

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6 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

7 2. Black Creek Community Health Centre

8 We utilize a population-based health approach to contribute to a culturally diverse community so that people can achieve their full potential.

9 Our Catchment Area North: Steeles Ave. South: Wilson Ave. + 20,30, 40 Falstaff East: Keele St. West: Humber River Approximately 200,000 people

10 Clinical Services Family Doctors Nurse Practitioners Chiropodists Nutritionists Social Workers Registered Nurses On call services Health Promotion Programs Early Years Programs Youth Programs Community Programs (Adults and Seniors) Diabetes Education Program

11 Serving Clients across the age continuum

12 3. Promising Practices Reducing Health Inequities

13 Low Income New Immigrants Unemployment Social assistance Single parents Visible Minorities English as a Second Language Non-insured

14 Reaching the at-risk children Access to primary health care for children and families in inner city schools. Integrated services coordinated with school personnel Model Inner City Pediatric School Health Clinic: Partnership: BCCHC, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Foundation for Student Success, Hospital for Sick Children

15 Reaching Socially Isolated Seniors Toronto Community Housing partnerships Seniors drop-in Programs Home visits by primary care practitioners and community health workers

16 Helping people manage chronic illnesses Exercise Education Program Research with Smartphone technology RN coach initiative with Southlake Hospital, UHN, York University

17 Addressing Mental Health issues Therapeutic counseling services Crisis Response Committee (City of Toronto, Community Agencies) Training sessions for providers Referrals

18 Reducing Barriers Language Interpretation Employment and Education programs Health promotion initiatives Advocacy Northwest health initiative FHT, CHC, Hospital, community agencies

19 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.

20 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

21 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.

22 Thank You!