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News from the Faculty of Health

• SWAB鈥慠x study aims to expand sexual health services in pharmacies
  An innovative new study (SWAB-Rx) aims to provide a comprehensive suite of sexual health services, including gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and treatment, directly in pharmacy settings. Dr. Kyle Wilby, Director of the College of Pharmacy at AV俱乐部, is the co-principal investigator of the study.
  
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy grad passionate about sustainability in health鈥慶are
  Ellen Petrie (MScOT 鈥�24) applied to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy because it aligned with her value of serving others. 鈥淚 knew through volunteering and from student jobs that I wanted a career where I got the chance to work with people every day to achieve their goals. And that is exactly what this degree has given me.鈥�
  
• MSc (Rehabilitation Research) grad explores passion for science communication
  Juliet Rowe鈥檚 research journey started at the University of Victoria where she studied under Dr. Olav Krigolson, a AV俱乐部 alum. She was awarded an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award, which solidified her passion for the research process and ultimately guided her decision to pursue graduate studies.
  
• The science of winning: Dal Health professor guides Canada鈥檚 Olympic athletes to peak mental performance
  For Lori Dithurbide, one of the highlights from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris was the sheer excitement of first getting off the bus and entering the Olympic Village. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 when it really hits you 鈥� when you see the village and you think, 鈥極K, this is what we鈥檝e been preparing for.鈥�
  
• Respiratory Therapy grad makes impact in field, cultivates her joy in healthcare during undergraduate education
  The first in her family to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree, Bachelor of Health Science in Respiratory Therapy (BHSc RT) graduate Emma Taylor is thrilled by and thankful for all that she has learned at Dal so far.