Health Providers Against Poverty
Wednesday May 3rd, 2017 6:30–8:30 PM United Steelworker’s Hall, 25 Cecil Street, Toronto Facebook Event RSVP by obtaining a free ticket through Eventbrite We are very excited to hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Janet Smylie, a leader in Indigenous health research.
HPAP endorses the upcoming National Day of Action on the Overdose Crisis. Poverty exacerbates and can also be a consequence of substance use. Those with lower income and unstable housing often lack the space and resources to use drugs safely. They also face barriers to seeking treatment. Too many lives have been lost prematurely due to delayed action on […]
The 2017 City of Toronto budget will be finalized in February and HPAP members are concerned about the negative health impacts of the proposed budget cuts. Drs. Shaurya Taran and Naheed Dosani’s Toronto Star editorial highlights the disproportionate impact of city budget cuts on those who are most vulnerable. On Thursday January 10, several HPAP members attended a budget committee meeting and […]
Health Providers Against Poverty
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