Our Work

Unity Health Toronto / ODPRN

research website redesign

The Ask

See Girl Work led a health research website redesign for ODPRN including 395 publications, Tableau dashboards, and custom development.

Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest urban health networks, uniting St. Michael’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, and Providence Healthcare under a shared mission of advancing health equity and improving care for all.

Through research, advocacy, and community collaboration, Unity Health is deeply committed to addressing the social determinants of health and ensuring that every person—regardless of background—has access to equitable, evidence-based care.

Within this network, the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) plays a critical role. Led by epidemiologist and Principal Investigator Dr. Tara Gomes, ODPRN bridges research and policy to improve the safe, effective, and equitable use of prescription drugs in Ontario. The organization collaborates with government partners, healthcare providers, and academic researchers to inform drug policy and enhance patient care through data-driven insights.

As ODPRN’s digital presence grew outdated, the team recognized the need for a major transformation—a new website that could handle the scale of their research, better serve policymakers and the public, and reflect the professionalism of their work under Unity Health Toronto.

They approached See Girl Work to lead a complete redesign and rebuild: a high-performing, AODA-compliant website that could house over 200 publications, integrate research dashboards, and showcase their leadership in health policy research.

Client

ODPRN

Sector

Health Equity

Services

Website Design

The Solution

ODPRN-Gallery

Visual design for some key pages

 

From the outset, this project was ambitious—both in scope and in technical complexity. See Girl Work was tasked with more than a visual refresh; the goal was to architect an entire digital ecosystem capable of supporting ODPRN’s extensive library of research, tools, and data visualizations.

We began with discovery sessions to understand user needs across audiences—from policymakers and researchers to students and the general public. The information architecture was completely reimagined to streamline access to critical research while maintaining the integrity of ODPRN’s data. Using WordPress CMS and Elementor Pro, we designed a flexible, modular system built to evolve alongside ODPRN’s ongoing research initiatives.

Visually, we modernized the site within ODPRN’s established brand identity, maintaining the recognizable purple palette while introducing refined typography, iconography, and a clear visual hierarchy to make complex information more digestible.

The site was designed and developed from the ground up, featuring more than 40 custom page layouts tailored for pages like the Citizens’ Panel, Publication Index, Research Priorities, Partnerships, Virtual Town Halls, and Drug Policy Training Modules.

Tableau Public dashboards handle ODPRN’s robust data, allowing users to interact with drug policy indicators in real time. Meanwhile, Filter Everything Pro was heavily customized and configured into a powerful publication search system that enables users to quickly find and filter through more than 395 research publications, reports, and academic papers.

Each publication is dynamically linked to key metadata and additional resources, including meeting minutes, infographics, and related research materials.

Accessibility and performance were non-negotiable. The site was fully tested and certified to meet AODA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, ensuring equitable access for all users. Behind the scenes, custom functionality was coded to support faster load times, seamless content management, and optimized mobile responsiveness.

Throughout the process, our team worked closely with ODPRN, offering ongoing collaboration, content migration, and technical training.

What began as a standard rebuild evolved into a deeply customized project that pushed both design and functionality beyond the original scope—a true reflection of ODPRN’s commitment to innovation and evidence-based public policy.

The Results

The new ODPRN website stands as a testament to the power of collaboration between design, data, and research. It is both visually sophisticated and technically advanced—a digital home that reflects the scale, quality, and impact of ODPRN’s work.

With 44 pages, 395 publication posts, and 200 news articles, the site integrates complex research with accessible design, offering an intuitive experience for every audience.

Beyond its functionality, the site captures the spirit of Unity Health’s mission: equitable access, evidence-driven solutions, and community care. The new website is a platform that bridges research and real-world impact.

For See Girl Work, this project was both a technical achievement and a creative milestone—a large-scale, highly customized build that demonstrates our ability to deliver complex digital systems with clarity, purpose, and heart. It’s more than a website, it’s a research engine for better health outcomes across the province.

 

Explore the newly rebuilt website for ODPRN

 

Impact We Amplify

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