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Rainbow Health Ontario creates opportunities for the healthcare system to better serve 2SLGBTQ communities. Our Purpose
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Note: To log in for course information, registration or other online course materials, go to: learn.rainbowhealthontario.ca You do not need to create an account to use this Rainbow Health Ontario website. However, you do need to create an account to submit your listing to our Healthcare Service Provider or Health Researcher directories. You can also...
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Use the form below to submit a resource for consideration for RHO’s resource library. If you think you might want to re-access your submission later, or submit content for other areas of this website, create an account with the My Account page before filling out this form.
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Santé arc en ciel Ontario (SAO) crée des possibilités afin que le système de santé soit mieux en mesure de servir les communautés 2SLGBTQ.
About Us
Rainbow Health Ontario creates opportunities for the health care system to better serve 2SLGBTQ communities. Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) promotes better 2SLGBTQ health outcomes by improving access to relevant and appropriate care. Through knowledge transfer and education, RHO builds capacity for evidence-based systems and practice change. RHO trains health care providers in clinical and cultural...
Education & Training
2SLGBTQ+ communities face specific health challenges and barriers to accessing care. RHO offers training for healthcare and social service providers to increase their clinical and cultural competency in caring for their 2SLGBTQ+ service users. With RHO’s new online learning platform, these trainings are easily accessible from anywhere across the province. Visit learn.rainbowhealthontario.ca today to register...
Our Purpose
A program of Sherbourne Health, Rainbow Health Ontario creates opportunities for the healthcare system to better serve 2SLGBTQ communities. RHO offers training for healthcare providers across the province to feel more clinically and culturally competent in caring for their 2SLGBTQ service users. RHO also supports system change by producing evidence-based print and web resources, contributing...
Our History
Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO), a program of Sherbourne Health, was formed in April 2008. Securing the support for a Ministry-funded program to address 2SLGBTQ health disparities in Ontario was made possible through support from over 40 different health and AIDS service organizations across Canada and, of course, the persistent efforts of Sherbourne Health. In 2017...
What We Do
A program of Sherbourne Health, Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) creates opportunities for the healthcare system to better serve 2SLGBTQ communities. For example, we: RHO’s work includes building capacity for trans health care across Ontario through clinical and cultural competency training, mentoring and fostering networks, and resources and consultation. RHO is also a partner in Ontario’s...
How to Use This Website
This website is intended to provide current and evidence-based information on 2SLGBTQ health resources, research, education and training as part of supporting better health outcomes for 2SLGBTQ communities in Ontario. We encourage you to look for a resource in the Resource Library, find a health professional through our Service Provider Directory, learn about the latest...
Trans Health Mentorship Call
The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month RHO’s Trans Health Mentorship call is a teleconference every other week for Ontario clinicians to connect with peers who have experience caring for trans and non-binary service users. The call is open to any professional (physician, nurse, social worker, mental health worker, etc.) who is or will be working...
Resource Library
Our Resource Library aims to provide the most relevant and reliable LGBT2SQ health resources for Ontario LGBT2SQ communities, service providers and others with an interest in LGBT2SQ health
RHO Resources
RHO creates and distributes resources for LGBT2SQ communities, service providers and others with an interest in LGBT2SQ health.
Advisory Committees and Partnerships
As a catalyst for 2SLGBTQ health research, RHO partners with others to share knowledge, foster research networks and sit on advisory committees. Our committee and partnership work includes: RHO is also a partner in Ontario’s Trans Health Expansion (THEx), a partnership formed with Women’s College Hospital and CAMH to improve access to transition-related surgeries (TRS)...
Newsletter
Rainbow Health Ontario produces a monthly newsletter where we share our latest news, research listings, 2SLGBTQ health resources, training information, job postings, news from our networks and much more. Subscribe to RHO News * indicates required Email Address * View previous campaigns