14th Annual Black Health Symposium
November 18, 2022
It’s approaching that time of the year again! We are getting ready to open registration for the 14th Annual Health Symposium. Every year the Black Physicians’
News & Insights
BPAO's news and professional insights
RHO in conversation THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022 2-4 p.m. via ZOOM
November 18, 2022
Join Rainbow Health Ontario for a FREE virtual panel discussing current and future issues in 2SLGBTQ health care.
Communities who care: Rexdale CHC
September 28, 2022
Rexdale Community Health Centre (RCHC) has three locations in Etobicoke, serving the Rexdale and surrounding communities. Over the pandemic, their team has worked tirelessly to meet
The Impact of Lacking Black Doctors in Healthcare
September 27, 2022
By Stanley Clark In itself, ethnicity does not lead to poor health outcomes. The lack of diversity among healthcare providers however, can. Many Black Canadians
The OMA Essentials Plan For Students
September 21, 2022
The start of medical school marks the realization of a long-anticipated dream. As such, it is empirical to safeguard your overall well-being so that you can successfully cross the finish line and manifest your vision.
BPAO’s Downtown BHVI Pop Up
August 6, 2022
The Black Health Vaccine Initiative (BHVI) collaborated with community partners to host a wellness hub targeted at the Black community in Downtown Toronto’s St. Jamestown neighbourhood.
Planning ahead through community care
June 3, 2022
September 30, 2021 marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Ceremonies were held across the country to highlight the need for dialogue and direct action to bring reconciliation and restoration to the Indigenous communities harmed by the violent processes of colonization.
BPAO does the BHVI at Tommy Douglas
May 30, 2022
On March 26 and 27, community organizations came together to host a Black health fair at Tommy Douglas secondary school in the York Region.
BPAO’s Dr. Tunde-Byass gets promoted!
May 20, 2022
Effective July 1, 2022, Dr. Tunde-Byass will be promoted to Associate Professor at the Termerty Faculty of Medicine for her outstanding work in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.