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Abigail Ralph

DHS student Abigail Ralph profiled by Black Health Network

September 29, 2022 4th year Department of Health and Society student Abigail Ralph is profiled in this article from the Black Research Network. Read More

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Unique new lab to provide “Gold Standard of HIV care” for Black community in Scarborough

September 29, 2022 The Department of Health and Society is launching a new lab which conducts rigorous community-based health research and works with Black communities to develop advocacy tools, strategies and programs to... Read More

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DHS Prof talks technologies and politics of accessibility on new podcast

September 15, 2022 In the opening episode of a new podcast, Department of Health and Society Assistant Professor and Director of the Centre for Global Disability Studies Cassandra Hartblay sits down to talk with Zihao Lin of the... Read More

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More needs to be done for mothers with a disability: new study

September 2, 2022 Newborn babies of mothers with a disability have a mild to moderate elevated risk of complications, says a new report, and more needs to be done to help these moms before and during pregnancy. Read More

Notisha Massaquoi

DHS professor awarded for HIV research and advocacy centred on Black community

August 18, 2022 A Department of Health and Society professor has been honoured for a career of HIV research and advocacy that has spanned from the beginnings of the HIV epidemic to the present day. Read More

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UTSC study helping Sixties Scoop survivors reconnect to stolen Indigenous culture

August 8, 2022 Researchers from the University of Toronto have released a study examining how to help Sixties Scoop survivors reconnect with their Indigenous culture. Read More

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Voices from the margins of the Francophonie – DHS prof hosting podcast series

June 23, 2022 A DHS Professor is hosting the latest season of a French-language podcast dedicated to bringing forth ideas from all corners of the Francophonie directly to your earbuds. Read More

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Student essays tackle health issues facing Black community

June 22, 2022 The Department of Health and Society is pleased to announce the winners of its recent essay award. Read More

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UTSC harm reduction study receives funding

June 7, 2022 A UTSC study, in partnership and with the leadership of Elevate Northwestern Ontario (Elevate NWO) and the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy (Oahas), that will assess the harm reduction services in three... Read More

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DHS Professor recognized by alma mater

June 6, 2022 A Department of Health and Society is the recipient of an award from the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifiqu Read More