Resource Type: Case Study

Case Study

Alberta Health Services: Establishing a province-wide social determinants of health and health equit

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Alberta Health Services: Establishing a province-wide social determinants of health and health equit

This case study of an Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) initiative is one of a series of profiles on effective leadership in advancing health equity work. The case describes the process—with challenges and success factors—used by AHS leaders to develop a province-wide health equity strategy.

Author: National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health

Published: 2013

Bridging the gap between research and practice: Methodology for case study development

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Bridging the gap between research and practice: Methodology for case study development

This document contains a description of the methods used to develop four case studies to support a workshop hosted by the NCCDH and the CIHR-IPPH in Toronto, Ontario on February 14-15, 2012.

Author: National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health

Published: 2012

Making the case for health equity: Winnipeg’s experience

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Making the case for health equity: Winnipeg’s experience

This case study starts at the beginning – building support for health equity among senior health managers. It outlines how to find and nurture health equity champions.

Author: National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health

Published: 2012

Improving health equity in Saskatoon: From data to action

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Improving health equity in Saskatoon: From data to action

This case study shows how leadership, local data and strong community support drove intersectoral action on health equity.

Author: National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health

Published: 2012

Empower the community: New Brunswick’s approach to overcoming poverty

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Empower the community: New Brunswick’s approach to overcoming poverty

This case study will help others plan or support community-driven action on poverty reduction.

Author: National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health

Published: 2012

Capitalizing on change: Building leadership competency in public health in Quebec

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Capitalizing on change: Building leadership competency in public health in Quebec

This case study shows how a public health director took advantage of a reorganization of public health services to embed a population health approach, first into her region, then into the entire province.

Author: National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health

Published: 2012

Working poor project, Sudbury and District Health Unit: A case study

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Working poor project, Sudbury and District Health Unit: A case study

This document provides a brief overview of the Working Poor Project conducted in the City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario.

Author: National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health

Published: 2008

Population health intervention research casebook

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Population health intervention research casebook

This collection of eight Canadian case studies can stimulate discussion about research strategies to address structural conditions affecting health and health inequities.

Author: CIHR-IPPH & CIHI-CPHI

Published: 2011

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