HEIA Immigrant Populations Supplement

This guide is intended for development and planning staff at organizations working with immigrant populations. When conducting a HEIA, the supplement will help users spot and deal with potential unintended health equity impacts on immigrant groups. It applies to immigrants, refugees, temporary foreign workers, international students, and other migrants. Related video: Reducing barriers to healthcare access for immigrant and refugees communities

Public Health Unit Supplement in collaboration with Public Health Ontario

This guide is intended for development and planning staff at PHUs in Ontario. The supplement outlines special considerations for the public health sector when applying HEIA. This includes assisting local PHUs to meet Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) requirements.  Related video: The Health Equity Impact Assessment tool in Ontario Public Health Units

HEIA: French Language Services Supplement

This guide is intended for staff of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care (MOHLTC) and the Ontario Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs). It helps these organizations consider French language service alongside other health equity issues when completing a HEIA tool. Related video: Understanding mental health and addiction system needs of Francophones in Ontario: Findings from the Ciel Eclairci report

Health Equity Impact Assessment - LGBTQ Populations

Dedicated attention to serving and supporting the full diversity of LGBT2SQ communities contributes to improved health outcomes. Related video: Using HEIA to advance the health equity of LGBTQ people

Other videos

• Every Women Matters!
• HEIA Mental Health & Addictions Tip Sheet
• Working together to facilitate intersectoral action for health equity (using HEIA)