Research Programs - Health Care Interventions

Centre for Research on Inner City Health - Keenan Research Centre

Not everyone in Canada can access the health care they need. Barriers like lack of transportation, language issues, and discrimination can keep low-income groups from accessing and benefiting from our universal health care system. At CRICH, we measure whether health care is delivered equitably or not, and we evaluate how well health care services work for inner city populations. We also develop tools to make health data more accessible to decision-makers, informing targeted health care responses to a range of health issues.

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What We’re Working On

	Coordinated access to care for homeless Torontonians Could you recover from an illness without bed rest, a place to store medications and nutritious foods, and regular follow-up care? If you’re homeless, these needs can be almost impossible to meet. Learn more
	Fairer access to cancer care Breast, colorectal and cervical cancer can all be successfully treated - if they're found at early stages. Learn more
	BioDiaspora.com Infectious diseases are spreading across the globe faster today than at any other time in history. Bio.Diaspora is a web application that analyzes airline routes in real time to predict the international spread of infectious diseases. Learn more
	Health care utilization among homeless people If homeless people are provided with better access to primary care services, will they be less likely to visit emergency departments? Learn more
	The Health and housing in transition (HHiT) study: A longitudinal study of the health of homeless and vulnerably housed adults in Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa This innovative study will track the health and housing status of 1,200 homeless and vulnerably housed adults across Canada. Learn more
	Toronto community health profiles partnership We’re managing a website that everyone can use to get detailed health information on every Toronto community. Learn more
	The use of HIV-related health services by injection drug users in Toronto This study examines barriers to HIV-related interventions and health services for people who use injection drugs in Toronto. Learn more