/faculty/health/news-events/news.html AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ RSS News Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:55:36 GMT 2024-11-16T06:55:36Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/15/swab_rx_study_aims_to_expand_sexual_health_services_in_pharmacies.html 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 AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, is the co-principal investigator of the study. Research Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/15/swab_rx_study_aims_to_expand_sexual_health_services_in_pharmacies.html Dawn Morrison 2024-11-15T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/04/master_of_science_in_occupational_therapy_grad_passionate_about_sustainability_in_health_care.html Ellen Petrie (MScOT ’24) applied to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy because it aligned with her value of serving others. “I 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.â€� School of Occupational Therapy News Alumni & Friends Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/04/master_of_science_in_occupational_therapy_grad_passionate_about_sustainability_in_health_care.html Stephanie Brown 2024-11-04T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/24/msc__rehabilitation_research__grad_explores_passion_for_science_communication.html Juliet Rowe’s research journey started at the University of Victoria where she studied under Dr. Olav Krigolson, a AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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. Students Alumni & Friends School of Physiotherapy News Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/24/msc__rehabilitation_research__grad_explores_passion_for_science_communication.html Stephanie Brown 2024-10-24T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/16/the_science_of_winning__dal_health_professor_guides_canada_s_olympic_athletes_to_peak_mental_performance.html 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. “That’s when it really hits you — when you see the village and you think, ‘OK, this is what we’ve been preparing for.â€� School of Health and Human Performance Teaching and Learning Research News Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/16/the_science_of_winning__dal_health_professor_guides_canada_s_olympic_athletes_to_peak_mental_performance.html Dawn Morrison 2024-10-16T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/04/respiratory_therapy_grad_makes_impact_in_field__cultivates_her_joy_in_healthcare_during_undergraduate_education.html The first in her family to complete a bachelor’s 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. Alumni & Friends Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/04/respiratory_therapy_grad_makes_impact_in_field__cultivates_her_joy_in_healthcare_during_undergraduate_education.html Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer 2024-10-04T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/01/healthcare_s_unsung_heroes___recognizing_and_celebrating_the_importance_of_clinical_instructors.html In a heartfelt celebration of dedication and mentorship, health preceptors and clinical instructors were recently honoured for their critically important role in educating the next generation of health professionals. Teaching and Learning Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/01/healthcare_s_unsung_heroes___recognizing_and_celebrating_the_importance_of_clinical_instructors.html Dawn Morrison 2024-10-01T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/01/master_of_health_administration_grad_explores_passion_for_health_care_and_technological_advancement.html During his time in AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, Vinayak Thapar was thrilled to improve his research skills, participate in experiential learning opportunities, and be part of a diverse cohort. News School of Health Administration Alumni & Friends Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/01/master_of_health_administration_grad_explores_passion_for_health_care_and_technological_advancement.html Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer 2024-10-01T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/09/23/wellness_chronicles___reflections_from_and_about_the_dal_health_community.html With so much happening in our world, we can become complacent and easily forget the plight of others. Upon hearing of the shortage situation in Cuba, I decided to put together a mini-humanitarian trip to Varadero and three local pharmacists including two Dal grads made it possible! Alumni & Friends Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/09/23/wellness_chronicles___reflections_from_and_about_the_dal_health_community.html Submitted by Janet Dunphy (BA 90, BAHC 92, MA 93) 2024-09-23T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/09/06/appointment_of_dr__omisoore_dryden_to_cihr_tier_1_canada_research_chair_in_the_school_of_nursing.html The Faculty of Health invited applications for a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in ‘Anti-Racism in Health Professions Education and Practice’ to be situated in the School of Nursing. We are very pleased to announce the appointment of tenured Full Professor Dr. OmiSoore Dryden to this role, starting July 1, 2025. News Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/09/06/appointment_of_dr__omisoore_dryden_to_cihr_tier_1_canada_research_chair_in_the_school_of_nursing.html Dal Health Communications 2024-09-06T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/08/28/how_welcoming_is_canada_.html When the war in Ukraine started and Canada welcomed some Ukrainian refugees – Dr. Raluca Bejan became interested in the difference in their reception vs. the recent refugee wave from Afghanistan. Dr. Bejan, School of Social Work, is an expert in migrant and refugee issues, and has recently released findings of a study looking at the inequalities of Canada’s reception of refugees from Ukraine versus Afghanistan. School of Social Work Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/08/28/how_welcoming_is_canada_.html Stephanie Brown 2024-08-28T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/08/14/staff_snapshot__andrew_pelrine__manager_of_alumni_engagement_and_donor_relations.html If you’re a Dal Health alum, chances are you’ve met Andrew Pelrine. Pelrine works in the Dean’s Office in the Faculty of Health, working with our many Schools and academic units to engage with their alumni whether with events, feature stories or reunions. Inside Dal Health News Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/08/14/staff_snapshot__andrew_pelrine__manager_of_alumni_engagement_and_donor_relations.html Stephanie Brown 2024-08-14T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/08/02/nursing_students_support_local_community_in_population_health_promotion_project.html On July 3, Semester 3 Bachelor of Science in Nursing students met with the Mobile Outreach Street Health team in the Carleton campus quad to donate the sunscreen and Boost nutritional drinks that their class collected with the support of local organizations. News Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/08/02/nursing_students_support_local_community_in_population_health_promotion_project.html Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer 2024-08-02T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/07/09/bridging_continents__dal_students_to_learn__share___connect_in_west_africa.html Students of African ancestry from AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ including some students in the Faculty of Health will join African Nova Scotian community members on a journey to Ghana, West Africa in July. The trip is meant to honor and commemorate the final year of the UN-declared Decade for People of African Descent (DPAD). Students Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/07/09/bridging_continents__dal_students_to_learn__share___connect_in_west_africa.html Miguel Nkeng and Dawn Morrison 2024-07-09T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/07/04/partnership_between_uplift_and_public_health_sees_continued_funding_allocated_for_youth_engagement_coordinators.html Representing a key outcome of the UpLift Partnership, Nova Scotia Health Public Health has announced continued funding for eight Youth Engagement Coordinator positions along with one provincial role. Partnerships News School of Health and Human Performance Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/07/04/partnership_between_uplift_and_public_health_sees_continued_funding_allocated_for_youth_engagement_coordinators.html Department of Health and Wellness and NS Health 2024-07-04T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/07/04/dal_health_researchers_use_podcasting_discover_the_people_behind_the_science.html Juliet Rowe and Theresa Gaughan are co-hosts of Mind: The Gap – a podcast that was created in Dr. Shaun Boe’s Lab for Brain Recovery and Function. Rowe, a Rehabilitation Research student, and Gaughan, a PhD in Health candidate, use the podcast to educate, inspire and to learn about themselves as researchers. Students Innovation PhD in Health School of Physiotherapy News Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/07/04/dal_health_researchers_use_podcasting_discover_the_people_behind_the_science.html Stephanie Brown 2024-07-04T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/21/dalhousie_university_nursing_student_closer_to__living_out_her_dream_of_helping_people__thanks_to_support_of_new_award.html AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ School of Nursing student Sara Foster decided to become a Nurse because she wanted to help people. Thanks to the support of donors, she is one step closer to living out her dream. Students School of Nursing Alumni & Friends Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/21/dalhousie_university_nursing_student_closer_to__living_out_her_dream_of_helping_people__thanks_to_support_of_new_award.html Ryan Donato 2024-06-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/21/master_of_nursing_grad_passionate_about_working_in_mental_health_and_addictions.html Stephanie Williams is the first person in her immediate family to attend university. After graduating from Dal in 2020 with a BScN, Williams accepted a position at the Garron Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health while also working in withdrawal management in Lunenberg and Dartmouth. School of Nursing Students Alumni & Friends News Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/21/master_of_nursing_grad_passionate_about_working_in_mental_health_and_addictions.html Ryan Donato 2024-06-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/20/msc_audiology_grad_shifts_career_from_entomologist_to_audiologist.html Simon Pawlowski worked for many years as an entomologist, however, he began to find the long hours of lab work isolating. Pawlowski searched for a new career path that would allow him to work more directly with people. Through research, career aptitude tests, and recommendations from the Wolfville Hearing Clinic, he discovered the field of audiology. Students Alumni & Friends School of Communication Sciences and Disorders News Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/20/msc_audiology_grad_shifts_career_from_entomologist_to_audiologist.html Ryan Donato 2024-06-20T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/12/occupational_science_grad_exploring_concept_of_care_farming.html During her studies, MacEachren became passionate about understanding how the various daily tasks and activities people engage in impact their health and their wellbeing. She also believes the Occupational Science program broadened her awareness of diverse perspectives and the importance of equity. School of Occupational Therapy Students Alumni & Friends News Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/12/occupational_science_grad_exploring_concept_of_care_farming.html Ryan Donato 2024-06-12T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/10/dal_crossroads_continues_20_year_legacy_of_student__led_learning.html The 2024 Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference continued its proud legacy of celebrating the newest generation of student leadership in health research. On March 1st and 2nd, over 140 students from across Canada gathered at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ to showcase their latest research, participate in engaging panels, and hear keynote speeches from leaders in the health sector. News Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/10/dal_crossroads_continues_20_year_legacy_of_student__led_learning.html Ryan Donato 2024-06-10T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/05/halifax_to_celebrating_the_first_international_day_of_play_with_free_events.html News Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/05/halifax_to_celebrating_the_first_international_day_of_play_with_free_events.html Alex Smith, International Play Association – Canada 2024-06-05T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/04/congratulations_dal_health_class_of_2024_.html Congratulations to all of our Spring 2024 Dal Health graduates! We are so proud of the incredible work you've put in during your time here, and we can't wait to see what you do next. News Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/04/congratulations_dal_health_class_of_2024_.html Dal Health Communications 2024-06-04T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/04/msc_physiotherapy_grad_finds_fulfillment_in_helping_patients_return_to_activities_they_love.html For Christine Barnes, graduation marks the culmination of six years of hard work. Barnes was introduced to physiotherapy through a high school co-op placement where she worked within a stroke and rehabilitation context. That experience ignited a passion for working with others towards their functional recovery, with the focus of allowing her patients to participate in their own lives. Students Alumni & Friends School of Physiotherapy News Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/04/msc_physiotherapy_grad_finds_fulfillment_in_helping_patients_return_to_activities_they_love.html Ryan Donato 2024-06-04T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/04/recreation_therapy_grad_found_her_strength_and_leadership_ability.html Sun Lee moved to Kitchener, Ontario from Seoul, South Korea in 2013 where she was employed as an occupational therapist assistant and physiotherapist assistant. Despite loving and being proud of her work, Lee began to look for other career opportunities. Lee’s search led her to Digby, Nova Scotia where she accepted a position with the Digby Hospital. School of Health and Human Performance Students Alumni & Friends News Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/04/recreation_therapy_grad_found_her_strength_and_leadership_ability.html Ryan Donato 2024-06-04T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/03/nursing_grad_takes_steps_towards_fulfilling_her_lifelong_dream.html Aneika Vassell’s lifelong dream has been to work in healthcare. Originally from Jamaica, Vassell was inspired to enter the healthcare field by her elementary school nurse. Students School of Nursing Alumni & Friends News Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/06/03/nursing_grad_takes_steps_towards_fulfilling_her_lifelong_dream.html Ryan Donato 2024-06-03T15:00:00Z