The Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative initiative led by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University.
The concepts of health equity and social inclusion cut across the work of many faculties and community service organizations within Western University and the London Not-for-Profit-Sector respectively. CRHESI strives to provide a forum for research-enabled, synergistic and catalytic change for London and surrounding areas.
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CRHESI UPDATES
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You’re Invited: TVIC Workshop and 16 Days Reception – Dec 10 at King’s University
Coming Up this 16 Days of Action: Trauma Violence Informed Care (TVIC) Into IPV Practice In honor of International Human Rights Day, you’re invited to join us on December 10th at King’s University, Wemple Lounge (Wemple Hall), for a free, half-day workshop and reception marking the close of the 16 Days of Action. This gathering explores how Trauma- and…
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Invitation: Middle Eastern & North African Trans Photovoice Art Exhibit – Stories of Resilience & Be/Longing
You are warmly invited to join us for the opening of the “Middle Eastern and North African Trans Photovoice Art Exhibit: Stories of Resilience & Be/Longing”, a community-based art showcase capturing the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of transgender and gender-diverse newcomers from the Middle East and North Africa living in Ontario. 📍 Venue: Toronto People With AIDS…
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Practicing Knowledge Justice: A New Approach to Cultural Humility in Healthcare Education
Authorship:McKeown, A., Delsooz, D., Turcotte, A. & Campbell, H. Do you ever pause to consider how many perspectives you encounter—or don’t—when searching for information on an unfamiliar topic? Whether you’re preparing a care plan, writing a research paper, or trying to understand a patient’s experience, the information that appears most readily is often shaped by…
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Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare: Insights and Calls to Action from London’s African, Caribbean and Black Communities
In June 2025, the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI) convened African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) community members and healthcare partners from across London for a full-day forum titled Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare. The event provided space for open dialogue, sharing of stories, and collective problem-solving to identify barriers and…
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OUR PARTNERS
CRHESI is grounded in the strong tradition at Western University of conducting research with and for individuals who have experienced vulnerability and marginalization. Our work is made possible through collaboration with a broad network of community and university partners.
Community Organization Partners
- London InterCommunity Health Centre
- United Way
- London Cross Cultural Learner Centre
- Merrymount Family Support & Crisis Centre
- Canadian Mental Health Association (Middlesex)
- My Sister’s Place
- Family Service Thames Valley
- mindyourmind
- Goodwill Industries
- Pillar Nonprofit Network
- London Homeless Coalition
- Muslim Resource Centre
- Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
- Middlesex-London Health Unit
- City of London
Western University Partners
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Indigenous Health and Well-being Initiative (IHWI)
- Faculty of Information and Media Studies
- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
- Vice Dean, Basic Medical Sciences
- Schulich Interfaculty School of Public Health
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Education
- Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research
- Brescia University College
- King’s University College – School of Social Work and Poverty Research Centre