New Environmental Scan Report
The NCCDH’s fourth environmental scan explores the current experiences and actions of the Canadian public health community to address the structural determinants of health, and analyzes opportunities for taking an intersectional, structural approach to health equity.
Supporting the Canadian public health community to address the structural and social determinants of health and advance health equity for all.
The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) works to move knowledge into action on the conditions of daily life in which people are born, grow up, live, work, play, learn, and age and the driving forces that shape these conditions – the structural and social
determinants of health.
WHO WE ARE
The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) is one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Our mission is to support the Canadian public health community to address the structural and social determinants of health and advance health equity for all.
WHAT WE DO
NCCDH supports uptake and integration of relevant knowledge and evidence in public health practice, programs and policy through development of evidence-informed resources, exchanging promising practices with the Canadian public health community and bringing together diverse voices and multisectoral perspectives.
How we can support you in your journey to advance health equity? Email us at nccdh@stfx.ca.
New NCCDH Resources
Podcast episode transcript & companion document: Disrupting for well-being with Engage Nova Scotia (part 2) (Mind the Disruption, Season 3, Episode 2)
Discover Season 3, Episode 2 “Disrupting for well-being with Engage Nova Scotia (part 2),” by listening to the episode and/or reading the episode companion document, which includes a written transcript, key quotes, related resources and discussion questions to support reflection, sharing and action.
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Podcast episode transcript & companion document: Disrupting for well-being with Engage Nova Scotia (part 1) (Mind the Disruption, Season 3, Episode 1)
Discover Season 3, Episode 1 “Disrupting for well-being with Engage Nova Scotia (part 1),” by listening to the episode and/or reading the episode companion document, which includes a written transcript, key quotes, related resources and discussion questions to support reflection, sharing and action.
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Advancing 2SLGBTQI health equity as a public health priority
This document describes the concept of gender-affirming public health and positions 2SLGBTQI health equity as a public health priority. It further provides research on the drivers of 2SLGBTQI health inequities, learnings from a webinar series and considerations for public health action.
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A different kind of health equity: Creating conditions for action on the structural determinants of health
The NCCDH’s fourth environmental scan explores the current experiences and actions of the Canadian public health community with regard to addressing the structural determinants of health, and analyzes opportunities for taking an intersectional, structural approach to health equity.
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Transforming narratives for health equity: A curated list
Dominant narratives are closely tied to power and determine what is seen as a priority in public health. This curated resource list highlights readings, tools and frameworks to support the development of transformative narratives.
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“We are stronger together”: Dietitians in public health equity-focused work
This document summarizes the learnings from a series of convenings with registered dietitians, focusing on their capacity and responsibility to pursue health equity and social justice in their public health work.
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