Immigrant and refugee populations in Canada are more exposed to the known social determinants of Health (SDoH) that contribute to mental health problems and illnesses. Newcomers also tend to access mental health services less often and face numerous barriers when doing so. The uneven access to the SDoH contributes to health inequities. When delivering mental health or settlement programs, it is essential that they do not exacerbate inequities. The Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) tool was developed by the Government of Ontario to improve health equity and reduce disparities in health outcomes among population groups. In this webinar, you’ll be introduced to how you can use the HEIA tool to reduce the unintended consequences of the programs and services you deliver for newcomers.
After attending this webinar, you will:
- Know how to conduct a HEIA
- understand the purpose of the HEIA and when to conduct one
- Explain the five steps of the HEIA
Intended audience: leaders and service providers in health, settlement and social service sectors.
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