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Become an HPAP Member!

Health Providers and Allies, Thank you for your interest in Health Providers Against Poverty! We are an alliance of health care providers that recognize that poverty is one of the most significant risk factors for poor health.  Through advocacy, education, and patient care, we are working to eliminate poverty and reduce health inequities. In the past year, members have […]

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The Crisis in Toronto’s Shelter System

The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty’s recent report Out In The Cold: The Crisis In Toronto’s Shelter System has revealed the City’s inadequate response to homelessness, particularly in the cold winter months. The report includes findings from interviews with over 100 service users at numerous Out of The Cold locations. This report confirms HPAP member’s concerns that Toronto shelter’s are over-crowded and […]

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Op Ed: Workers Should Be Able To Stay Home If Sick

An article on the need for legislated paid sick days was published in the Hamilton Spectator today by HPAP members Drs. Mike Benusic and Andrew Pinto. Visit the campaign website for more information and to review a statement on paid sick leave signs by over 900 health care providers!