the wellesley hospital legacy: 100 years later
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This presentation commemorates the 100 year anniversary of the opening of the Wellelsey hospital in 1912. Sue Williams, Co-Chair Wellesley Institute www.wellesleyinstitute.com Follow us on twitter @wellesleyWITRANSCRIPT
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The Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association
“The Wellesley Hospital Legacy:100 years Later ”
Sue Williams ‘70Co-Chair, Wellesley Institute
May 26,2012
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We know our historyand now we have a new present and future, building on our past
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Dr. Bruce was an early pioneer focusing on the determinants of
urban healthBrought attention to the “worst slums in Canada”
Poverty Lack of suitable Housing
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The Hospital became a leader in Urban Health
St. James Town Community Health Clinic and The Family Practice Unit
Bringing the hospital and enhanced community based services to the people
Engaging the community in addressing their unique needs
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Then came 1998“In my beginnings is my end….In
my end is my beginnings.”TS Eliot, Four Quartets
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The Wellesley Site Redevelopment
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Wellesley Central Place
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Wellesley Central Residences Inc.
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Private Condo development on Residence site
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Facing north on Homewood
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Condo on old PMH site
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Facing west . Power plant stack still there
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Wellesley McGill Park
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Urban art wall in the park
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Plaque dedicated to Wellesley alumnae
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Honouring Dr. Bruce
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What does the WI do?Non profit, non partisan research and
policy instituteEngages in research, policy development
and community engagementMakes knowledge usable and available to
policy makers, practitioners and community advocates
Influences decision makers at all levels of government
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Why?To advance population health in the GTA and
beyond.Goal?
Healthier citizens
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WI’s Strategic Focus
Three Key Determinants of Health-Affordable Housing-Health Care Reform/Equity-Income Inequality
Equity, immigrant health and innovation are the lenses through which we view population health in the GTA
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UforChange• Goal: Arts-based training / employment for “at risk youth” in St. James Town• During pilot project phase:
• Built talented staff team • Graduated 170+ at-risk youth to employment and/or higher
education• WI provided project oversight, strategic support, financial
management, ongoing evaluation• By April 1, 2012:
• Transition to sustainable project base• Diversified funding (grants, major donors, • social enterprise business)• Independent corporate / governance structure
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Respectful of our roots, historical and geographic and embracing Wellesley values
We work for a more equitable healthier
TorontoJamais Sans Esperance
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