St. James Town Initiative http://sjtinitiative.com Just another WordPress site Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:42:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Immigrant Women’s Pathways to Health Care Utilization http://sjtinitiative.com/project/current_project/immigrant-womens-pathways-to-health-care-utilization-2/ http://sjtinitiative.com/project/current_project/immigrant-womens-pathways-to-health-care-utilization-2/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:38:53 +0000 Estelle Sun http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1259 Wellesley Institute and York Universty welcome immigrant women from St. James Town to share with us your experience with health care services and supports.

Research Team: Nazilla Khanlou (PI), Nasim Haque (Co-I), Mahdieh Dastjerdi (Co-I), Alexis Buettgen (Graduate Assistant) & Estelle Sun (Research and Project Assistant)

Description: This study aims to better understand the pathways to health care utilization among urban immigrant women living in low income neighbourhoods. Our goal is to gain in-depth information on the pathways to accessing health services among immigrant women, to help program planners and policy makers identify effective interventions to increase access to health services.

The primary purpose of conducting this exploratory qualitative study is to understand the health care needs (physical and emotional) and the pathways immigrant women adopt for accessing formal and informal health care services. To do this, we will be asking immigrant women to respond to open-ended questions about their use of health care services.

Funded by: Faculty of Health, York University and Wellesley Institute

Study Contact:

Shinta Martina (Project Outreach Worker) – 416-750-0859

Estelle Sun (Project & Research Assistant) – 416-972-1010 x.262 – estelle@wellesleyinstitute.com

Download: Health Care Utilization – Recruitment Flyer

]]> http://sjtinitiative.com/project/current_project/immigrant-womens-pathways-to-health-care-utilization-2/feed/ 0 How long do new immigrants have to wait before they are eligible for health coverage in Ontario? http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/how-long-do-new-immigrants-have-to-wait-before-they-are-eligible-for-health-coverage-in-ontario/ http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/how-long-do-new-immigrants-have-to-wait-before-they-are-eligible-for-health-coverage-in-ontario/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:58:38 +0000 Estelle Sun http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1247 Recently we asked you the question “How long do new immigrants have to wait before they are eligible for health coverage in Ontario?” to test your knowledge on the subject. 73% of you got the answer right.
The correct answer is THREE MONTHS.
In Ontario, the three month OHIP coverage delay applies to new immigrants and Canadian citizens returning to the province; refugees and those who have been denied asylum; people who have lost their documentation, such as the homeless and mentally ill; and those who are in the country illegally. During this wait, the uninsured avoid health-care treatments and often become more sick by the time they enter the health-care system. As a preventive health measure, an equity principle, and a cost reduction measure, the three month wait should be abolished to allow all Ontarians their right to health.

Wellesley Institute’s policy analyst, Steve Barnes, has blogged about this health equity issue before, sharing his experience as a recent immigrant living in Ontario. Our director of Policy, Bob Gardner, has also publicly declared support to the Right to Health Care Coalition recommndation to eliminate the three month waiting period.

Be part of the solution:

On February 21st and 22nd, the Hostpital for Sick Children, Women’s College Hospital, and Ryerson University will jointly host a 2-day discussion on access to health care for the uninsured population. Visit the event website for more information and to register for the event, Seeking Solutions Symposium.

]]> http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/how-long-do-new-immigrants-have-to-wait-before-they-are-eligible-for-health-coverage-in-ontario/feed/ 0 Immigrant Women’s Pathways to Health Care Utilization http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/immigrant-womens-pathways-to-health-care-utilization/ http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/immigrant-womens-pathways-to-health-care-utilization/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:50:46 +0000 Estelle Sun http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1239 Wellesley Institute and York Universty welcome immigrant women from St. James Town to share with us your experience with health care services and supports.

Research Team: Nazilla Khanlou (PI), Nasim Haque (Co-I), Mahdieh Dastjerdi (Co-I), Alexis Buettgen (Graduate Assistant) & Estelle Sun (Research and Project Assistant)

Description: This study aims to better understand the pathways to health care utilization among urban immigrant women living in low income neighbourhoods. Our goal is to gain in-depth information on the pathways to accessing health services among immigrant women, to help program planners and policy makers identify effective interventions to increase access to health services.

The primary purpose of conducting this exploratory qualitative study is to understand the health care needs (physical and emotional) and the pathways immigrant women adopt for accessing formal and informal health care services. To do this, we will be asking immigrant women to respond to open-ended questions about their use of health care services.

Funded by: Faculty of Health, York University and Wellesley Institute

Study Contact:

Shinta Martina (Project Outreach Worker) – 416-750-0859

Estelle Sun (Project & Research Assistant) – 416-972-1010 x.262 – estelle@wellesleyinstitute.com

Download: Health Care Utilization – Recruitment Flyer

]]> http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/immigrant-womens-pathways-to-health-care-utilization/feed/ 0 Concept Mapping of Photovoices – York University http://sjtinitiative.com/resource/resource_library/presentation/concept-mapping-of-photovoices-york-university/ http://sjtinitiative.com/resource/resource_library/presentation/concept-mapping-of-photovoices-york-university/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:17:55 +0000 Estelle Sun http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1233 Author: Nasim Haque

Date: February 15, 2012

Description: Presented at the York University campus to graduate students in the Social Work Department.

Download:

Presentation: Concept Mapping of Photovoices – York University (PDF)

]]> http://sjtinitiative.com/resource/resource_library/presentation/concept-mapping-of-photovoices-york-university/feed/ 0 What is the impact of immigration on the Canadian economy? http://sjtinitiative.com/poll/what-is-the-impact-of-immigration-on-the-canadian-economy/ http://sjtinitiative.com/poll/what-is-the-impact-of-immigration-on-the-canadian-economy/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:19:25 +0000 admin http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1214 For our first poll question we asked our readers, ‘What is the impact of immigration on the Canadian economy?’ The poll results show that 92% feel that immigrants are a skilled workforce and a welcome boost to the Canadian economy, and 8% feel that immigrants strain the economy by competing against native-born Canadians for a limited number of jobs. These results show a generally positive outlook and welcoming attitude towards immigration in Canada.

Stay tuned for future polls about issues affecting immigrant health.

]]> http://sjtinitiative.com/poll/what-is-the-impact-of-immigration-on-the-canadian-economy/feed/ 0 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: How long do new immigrants have to wait before they are eligible for health coverage in Ontario? http://sjtinitiative.com/poll/test-your-knowledge-how-long-do-new-immigrants-have-to-wait-before-they-are-eligible-for-health-coverage-in-ontario/ http://sjtinitiative.com/poll/test-your-knowledge-how-long-do-new-immigrants-have-to-wait-before-they-are-eligible-for-health-coverage-in-ontario/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:06:32 +0000 admin http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1198 Click here to see the correct answer!
The correct answer is THREE MONTHS.
In Ontario, the three month OHIP coverage delay applies to new immigrants and Canadian citizens returning to the province; refugees and those who have been denied asylum; people who have lost their documentation, such as the homeless and mentally ill; and those who are in the country illegally. During this wait, the uninsured avoid health-care treatments and often become more sick by the time they enter the health-care system. As a preventive health measure, an equity principle, and a cost reduction measure, the three month wait should be abolished to allow all Ontarians their right to health.

Wellesley Institute’s policy analyst, Steve Barnes, has blogged about this health equity issue before, sharing his experience as a recent immigrant living in Ontario. Our director of Policy, Bob Gardner, has also publicly declared support to the Right to Health Care Coalition recommndation to eliminate the three month waiting period.

Be part of the solution:

On February 21st and 22nd, the Hostpital for Sick Children, Women’s College Hospital, and Ryerson University will jointly host a 2-day discussion on access to health care for the uninsured population. Visit the event website for more information and to register for the event, Seeking Solutions Symposium.

]]> http://sjtinitiative.com/poll/test-your-knowledge-how-long-do-new-immigrants-have-to-wait-before-they-are-eligible-for-health-coverage-in-ontario/feed/ 0 You’re Invited: Discussion on Race, Racism and Canadians’ Health http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/youre-invited-discussion-on-race-racism-and-canadians-health/ http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/youre-invited-discussion-on-race-racism-and-canadians-health/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:11:59 +0000 Estelle Sun http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1182

You are invited to attend:

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for a conversation on the relationship between race, racism and health with Dr. Camara Jones and Dr. Sheryl Nestel.

Dr. Jones, from the National Centres for Disease Control, will bring her knowledge and expertise on the impacts of racism on health and well-being. Dr. Jones works on social determinants of health and equity within the Epidemiology and Analysis Program Office at CDC.

Dr. Nestel will be speaking about her recently completed review for the Wellesley Institute of the literature on differences in health outcomes and the literature examining bias, discrimination and stereotyping in health-care delivery.

WHEN: February 7, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE: 519 Church Street Community Centre
Light refreshments will be provided.
]]> http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/youre-invited-discussion-on-race-racism-and-canadians-health/feed/ 0 Happy Holidays from St. James Town Initiative! http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/happy-holidays-from-st-james-town-initiative/ http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/happy-holidays-from-st-james-town-initiative/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:30:39 +0000 Estelle Sun http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1156

]]> http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/happy-holidays-from-st-james-town-initiative/feed/ 0 Community Event: What are the creative heartbeats in St. James Town? http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/community-event-what-are-the-creative-heartbeats-in-st-james-town/ http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/community-event-what-are-the-creative-heartbeats-in-st-james-town/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:46:38 +0000 Estelle Sun http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1138 Join Art Starts, Toronto Arts Foundation, York University, and OCAD University at a community discussion about arts in the St. Jams Town neighbourhod and about what’s happening city-wide!

Details:
December 8, 2011, 7:00-8:45 pm
Wellesley Community Centre
495 Sherbourne Street (Northeast corner of Wellesley and Sherbourne)

]]> http://sjtinitiative.com/blog/community-event-what-are-the-creative-heartbeats-in-st-james-town/feed/ 0 Social Determinants of Health for Immigrant Youth http://sjtinitiative.com/resource/resource_library/presentation/social-determinants-of-health-for-immigrant-youth/ http://sjtinitiative.com/resource/resource_library/presentation/social-determinants-of-health-for-immigrant-youth/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:10:22 +0000 Estelle Sun http://sjtinitiative.com/?p=1133 Author: Nasim Haque

Date: November 30, 2011

Description: St. James Town Initiative’s Nasim Haque presented to a range of service providers on November 30, 2011, at the Hospital for Sick Children. The topic of this presentation was immigrant youth and the living conditions, settlement, and acculturation issues that play a role in determining their health and well-being. Drawing largely from our Youth Photovoice research findings, this presentation provides background knowledge on the social determinants of health and a glimpse into the lives of immigrant youth.  The presentation was part of SickKids’ Adolescen Medicine Rounds, and was attended by physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, nurses, social workers, psychologists and therapists working in the adolescent health field.

Download:

Presentation: Social Determinants of Health for Immigrant Youth (PDF)

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