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    Health Equity Fund

    A first-of-it-kind fund for more equitable health care

Empowered by a $1-million investment from Emera, the QEII Foundation has launched a Health Equity Fund to activate intentional solutions that will deliver more equitable health care, reflective of today’s society.

ABOUT THE FUND
ACCESS AND DELIVERY INCLUSIVE FOR ALL POPULATIONS.

The QEII Foundation’s Health Equity Fund will provide grants to health care leaders and researchers whose work is advancing health equity for populations across Nova Scotia. Administered through the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, Emera’s gift will guarantee funding at $200,000 annually for the next five years.

This fund is in direct response to the Health Equity Framework that Nova Scotia developed and released in July 2023 - the first provincial framework of its kind in Canada – which is a call to action to ensure that all Nova Scotians are treated with respect, free from racism or discrimination while receiving health care.

Health equity is achieved when everyone, regardless of race, gender, language, or ability, can reach their full potential for health and well-being.

This $1-million project is part of the QEII Foundation’s $100-million We Are campaign to transform health care through the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

Hear more about the QEII Foundation’s Health Equity Fund and ensuring all Nova Scotians, throughout our 55,000+ square kilometres of beautiful landscape, receive inclusive health care.
NOW ACCEPTING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CREATING IMPACT THAT WILL BE FELT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

Expressions of interest are now being accepted at https://nshealth.submittable.com/submit for projects that seek to implement innovative approaches, advanced technologies, inclusive research, and policy enhancements to mitigate implicit bias in the health care system.

Applications for the QEII Foundation’s Health Equity Fund will be reviewed by a Community Advisory Board made up of individuals representing equity-deserving communities and those with demonstrated key expertise. 

Thank you, Emera, for partnering with us to help ignite new solutions for a more inclusive health care future.

one million thank you Emera
Executive Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, Emera Inc
Karen Hutt

The launch of Canada's first Health Equity Fund has the potential to deliver innovative new solutions and create a healthier and more equitable future for Nova Scotians. As an international company proudly headquartered in the province, we believe in supporting the communities where our employees live and work. Partnering with the QEII Foundation is reflective of our own journey towards creating an inclusive and equitable culture.