Black Health

In Canada, we see the relevance of Black health and wellness practices within society and in modern-day medicine. BIPOC individuals face significant disparities in the quality of healthcare they receive. These disparities exist due to various factors, such as poverty, lack of accessibility, and educational inequalities that BIPOC are predisposed to as a result of structural racism.
Our page recognizes the role of Black people within the field of health care, and how their cultural insights and knowledge have deeply contributed to the development of medicine over centuries. We hope that Black students can incorporate this cultural and traditional knowledge into their work as future leaders in healthcare, in order to better serve our communities. We also hope to inspire the next generation of Black scientists. References can be found here.

Interviews and Podcasts

The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC)
The BHEC is committed to addressing and improving Black health through education and research. Learn more about their mission "to transform medical and health professional education to improve the health of Black communities across Canada."
The Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO)
The SCAGO iis a leading provincial charitable patient organization providing evidence-based support to families with children, adolescents, and adults, with sickle cell disease." Learn more here,
The Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
"The social determinants of health (SDoH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes." (WHO) Learn more about the SDOHs as they affect Black communities in Canada.

Infographics

At the University of Toronto...

Visit the Temerty Faculty of Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Website to explore the various related initiatives that are offered at the University of Toronto. Some of these include the Black and Indigenous Medical Society and Educational Resources on Anti-Racism.
An e-learning community for youth that explores health equity, academic inquiry, and personal development.
The BIPOC Health Hub is created by SMP Alumni and staff from the University of Toronto. All rights reserved, 2023.