Health care access, privilege or marginalization

News | Thursday, September 12, 2024
Mastercard Foundation Scholar brings mission to improve livelihoods to U of T
Growing up in Uganda, Naturinda Emmanuel aspired to be a medical doctor and health leader. He wants to eliminate barriers to healthcare...
News | Wednesday, February 28, 2024
U of T prof addresses maternal care disparities for racialized patients in U.S. healthcare system
Developing research led by Myrtede Alfred of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering offers new insight to address...
News | Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Connaught project set to create a roadmap to eliminate anti-Black racism in health care 
For the past three decades, Notisha Massaquoi has advocated for the health of Black communities across Canada. In March, the renowned...
News | Wednesday, July 12, 2023
‘Science that leads to action’: BRN project aims to improve diabetes care for racialized communities in the GTA
In Canada, 14 per cent of the population live with diabetes. That number is expected to increase to 27 per cent...
Network | Researcher Profile
Thelma Z. Abu
Thelma Abu is a postdoctoral fellow in the department of geography, geomatics and environment at U of T Mississauga. Her...
News | Wednesday, November 23, 2022
U of T alumni create self-advocacy handbook for Black patients navigating perinatal care 
Two University of Toronto alumni have joined forces to improve perinatal care for Black birthing people in Canada.   Gabrielle Retta...
News | Wednesday, October 19, 2022
U of T engineering professor investigates maternal health disparities experienced by racialized patients in U.S. clinical systems 
The United States is the world’s most expensive country to give birth. Yet, its maternal mortality rate was the highest...
Network | Researcher Profile
Mireille Norris
Mireille Norris is an assistant professor at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and a geriatrician...