Black Health Innovations at Canadian Community Health Centres Black Health Innovation is embedded in the work of many Community Health Centres (CHCs), reflecting their ongoing commitment to supporting African, Caribbean and Black communities. As we mark 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, CACHC is highlighting a few examples of how CHCs are advancing innovative models of care in their communities.  Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre (Hamilton, ON), offers robust programs for the Black community they serve. Initiatives such as [...]

Take One Step This Sexual Health Week February 8-14, 2026 is Sexual Health Week, a time to raise awareness about sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and encouraging people to get informed and access needed care. CACHC is currently leading the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)-National Project funded by Health Canada, and as this project progresses, we are taking this week [...]

Celebrating 50 Episodes of Community Matters When I first started my role at the Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC) four years ago, I had next to no knowledge of what a Community Health Centre was. Having grown up in an area that did not have many of them, I was slowly grasping an understanding as I moved to [...]

The CVP-National Project: Advancing Vaccine Equity Across Canada Where We Started: Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake through Collaborative Action In 2021, the CVP-National Project was launched with a focus on building COVID-19 vaccine confidence and addressing the unique barriers faced by equity-deserving populations. By partnering with CHCs and provincial CHC associations, we were able to support localized vaccine promotion efforts, share [...]