Primary care

Highlights the voices of racialized women and their experiences with the healthcare system in Ontario, and their recommendations for improving their access to primary healthcare in Ontario. Summarizes the outcomes from a literature review, research study and pilot program developed as part of the project, A Collaborative Process to Achieve Access to Primary Health Care for Black Women and Women of Colour

Created in collaboration with The University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, and with the support of several community based partners including Parkdale Community Health Centre, Rexdale Community Health Centre, Planned Parenthood Toronto and Sistering - A Woman’s Place.

Summarizes the findings of The VANDU Women's Clinic Action Research for Empowerment Project (VANDU Women CARE), this report provides insight into the primary health care experiences of women who use illicit drugs in the DTES, and highlights implications for improving health policy and service delivery.

Describes 7 knowledge transfer modules, companion documents to the "Guidelines to Model Development." Provides a tool to identify gaps in care available within the current system of maternity care provision.

Provides guidelines for conducting environmental scans and needs assessments. Companion document to "Guidelines for Development of a Multidisciplinary Collaborative Primary Maternity Care Model."

Identifies the foundational elements of a collaborative model. Companion document to "Guidelines for Development of a Multidisciplinary Collaborative Primary Maternity Care Model."

Provides tools that will assist health professionals in developing a team. Companion document to "Guidelines for Development of a Multidisciplinary Collaborative Primary Maternity Care Model."

Includes communication information, tools and tips to help ensure strong communications. Companion document to "Guidelines for Development of a Multidisciplinary Collaborative Primary Maternity Care Model."

Provides practical "How To" material for improving the way a MCPMC model operates. Companion document to "Guidelines for Development of a Multidisciplinary Collaborative Primary Maternity Care Model."

Focuses on developing outcomes and outcome indicators to be measured, and provides templates. Companion document to "Guidelines for Development of a Multidisciplinary Collaborative Primary Maternity Care Model."

Outlines key variables for evaluating the cost implications of a new model of primary maternity care. Companion to "Guidelines for Development of a Multidisciplinary Collaborative Primary Maternity Care Model."