Questions on Miriam Rossi!

Answer the following questions of your choosing to learn more about Miriam Rossi and how she impacted society!

Miriam Rossi was a pediatrician, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics and an Associate Dean at the University of Toronto. Rossi was a trailblazer and advocate for increased diversity and equity in medicine. Dr. Rossi co-founded many associations supporting Black medical professionals along with the TAIBU Community Health Centre in Toronto, Ontario.

 

QUESTIONS (READING COMPREHENSION):

1) What health centre did Dr. Rossi co-found in Toronto?

2) Where was Miriam Rossi, an Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics and an Associate Dean?

3) How was Miriam Ross a trailblazer?

QUESTIONS:

1) Why is it necessary for there to be health centres that cater specifically to people of African descent?

2) What health issues affect people of African descent specifically?

3) What issues do Black people encounter in the health system in the past and present?