Ottawa Public Health (OPH)
CADHO has built a network of partnerships with leading health organizations in Ottawa, such as the Ottawa Public Health (OPH). Through this partnership, CADHO and OPH have established trust in addressing the various health challenges faced by the African, Caribbean, and Black communities.
More recently, at the CADHO community engagement and multicultural festival event, the OPH connected Black families to a variety of resources and services at the OPH Neighbourhood and Wellness Hubs (OttawaPublicHealth.ca/NeighbourhoodHub). At these hubs, Ottawa residents can access vaccinations, parenting, dental screening, and social services.
CO-CREATH LAB:
The Collaborative Critical Research for Equity and Transformation in Health (CO-CREATH) Laboratory at the University of Ottawa is a partner with CADHO.
Amoy Jacques, the CO-CREATH program manager, stated that the lab is focused on inspiring the younger generation to have a positive impact on health outcomes and data collection. Speaking with community members at the end of the summer CADHO event, “We want to tell a different story in 10 years time to inspire change and progress.”
More recently, the CO-CREATH Lab introduced the concept of critical health and racial literacy, explaining its importance in understanding and accessing better healthcare, as the program aims to teach individuals how to interpret health information and advocate for themselves within the healthcare system.
The goal of the CO-CREATH partnership with CADHO is to provide the next generation with the knowledge they need to ask the right questions, navigate the healthcare system effectively, and interact with peers and community partners to transform health outcomes.
Visit the CO-CREATH Lab website to learn more about programs and other initiatives of importance.
AIDS COMMITTEE OTTAWA (ACO)
At the recent CADHO health sensitization event, ACO provided a mental health expert to discuss the link between financial management, mental health, and chronic diseases affecting the ACB community.
ACO has been instrumental in building and strengthening efforts to improve the ACB community’s health. Their collaboration with CADHO has covered a wide range of initiatives aimed at HIV/AIDS prevention and education. This longstanding partnership includes comprehensive care, outreach programs, workshops, training sessions, and numerous other activities.
ACO and CADHO, in partnership with CO-CREATH, have continued to collaborate on HIV/AIDS prevention and education.