/faculty/health/news-events/news.html Â鶹´«Ã½ RSS News - Research Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:53:51 GMT 2024-09-19T21:53:51Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/02/13/phd_in_health_candidate_recognized_for_her_innovation_in_cancer_research.html Emily Drake, PhD in Health candidate, was the only PhD Atlantic Canadian winner of the inaugural Canadian Cancer Society’s 2023 Master’s and PhD Research Training Awards Competition and was awarded $52,500. Among her other scholarships, Drake was previously awarded the Faculty of Health’s Leon and Rose Zitner Prize. PhD in Health News Research Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/02/13/phd_in_health_candidate_recognized_for_her_innovation_in_cancer_research.html Stephanie Brown 2024-02-13T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/01/25/dr__catherine_mah_is_taking_aim_at_social_impacts_on_food_purchasing_and_diet.html Named PRICES, the study aims to prospectively learn from the purchasing and dietary behaviours of hospital staff in Nova Scotia during a five-year period. Dr. Mah and her team hope to create a better understanding of dietary choices. School of Health Administration Partnerships News Research Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/01/25/dr__catherine_mah_is_taking_aim_at_social_impacts_on_food_purchasing_and_diet.html Mathieu Hebert, Dal Health freelance writer 2024-01-25T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/11/23/dal_professor_receives_grant_for_researching_improved_mri_tech.html A Â鶹´«Ã½ professor has been awarded a grant of just under $280,000 for his latest work on MRI technologies. Dr. Steven Beyea has been researching diagnostic imaging technologies for over 25 years. He currently works as a professor of diagnostic radiology with cross appointment to the School of Health Sciences. News Research School of Health Sciences Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/11/23/dal_professor_receives_grant_for_researching_improved_mri_tech.html Terry Murray-Arnold 2023-11-23T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/11/13/_one_size_fits_all_model_can_no_longer_be_used___videos_portray_the_need_for_culturally_responsive_care_for_african_nova_scotians_in_healthcare_and_social_services.html Two short films premiering at the Black Cultural Centre on November 14th address the barriers faced by African Nova Scotians when accessing healthcare and resources related to gender-based violence, and show the importance of applying an Africentric lens to health and social services. School of Social Work News Research Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/11/13/_one_size_fits_all_model_can_no_longer_be_used___videos_portray_the_need_for_culturally_responsive_care_for_african_nova_scotians_in_healthcare_and_social_services.html Stephanie Brown 2023-11-13T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/10/24/_there_s_really_no_safety_net___school_of_social_work_s_dr__jeff_karabanow_on_nova_scotia_s_housing_and_homelessness_crisis.html Dr. Jeff Karabanow says when he moved to Nova Scotia, one of his first interviews was about the lack of investment into public housing in the province, and 25 years later it remains the same. The School of Social Work professor says after a pandemic, very low income assistance rates and rising prices of rent and housing, there’s really no safety net for people who are struggling. School of Social Work News Research Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/10/24/_there_s_really_no_safety_net___school_of_social_work_s_dr__jeff_karabanow_on_nova_scotia_s_housing_and_homelessness_crisis.html Stephanie Brown 2023-10-24T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/10/12/research_canada_to_recognize_dalhousie_university_health_research_advocacy_leader_at_senate.html Research Canada has announced its Leadership in Advocacy Awardees who will be honoured on November 21, 2023 at a reception hosted by Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia at the Senate of Canada. The 2023 Individual Leadership in Advocacy Awardee is Â鶹´«Ã½ researcher and professor Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo. News Research School of Nursing Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/10/12/research_canada_to_recognize_dalhousie_university_health_research_advocacy_leader_at_senate.html Terry Murray-Arnold with files from Research Canada 2023-10-12T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/09/19/assistant_professor_in_school_of_social_work_making_far_reaching_impacts_in_climate_change_adaptation_and_disaster_resilience_research.html In a world facing devastating climate-induced emergencies and international disasters, Dr. Haorui Wu, assistant professor in the School of Social Work (SSW), is devoted to the empowerment of crisis preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation across local, provincial, federal, and transnational levels. School of Social Work News Research Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/09/19/assistant_professor_in_school_of_social_work_making_far_reaching_impacts_in_climate_change_adaptation_and_disaster_resilience_research.html Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer 2023-09-19T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/09/08/wabanaki_labrador_indigenous_health_research_network_announces_funding_support_of_two_indigenous_led__health_programs_of_research.html This unique funding opportunity is directly aimed at Indigenous communities and organizations. Among its primary objectives is to support Indigenous communities to lead research according to their own health research priorities, generating solutions that support improvements to individual and community health and wellbeing, and advancing self-determination in research and research oversight. News Research Innovation Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/09/08/wabanaki_labrador_indigenous_health_research_network_announces_funding_support_of_two_indigenous_led__health_programs_of_research.html Terry Murray-Arnold 2023-09-08T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/07/26/phd_in_health_candidate_emily_drake_awarded_the_2023_leon_and_rose_zitner_prize.html Killam Laureate, Healthy Populations Institute Scholar, BHCRI CRTP trainee and PhD in Health candidate Emily Drake (MA’10) is personally, professionally, and academically motivated by the prospect of building and nurturing community for young people with cancer. PhD in Health News Research Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/07/26/phd_in_health_candidate_emily_drake_awarded_the_2023_leon_and_rose_zitner_prize.html Josey Houle, Dal Heath freelance writer 2023-07-26T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/07/06/research_project_aims_to_improve_environmental_performance_of_health_care_systems.html Our health systems are part of our Canadian identity. Health systems contribute almost 12% to Canada’s total GDP, consume more than a third of many provincial healthcare budgets and employ more than 2 million people. Most people would agree that access to high quality healthcare is key to protecting our health. However, the healthcare sector accounts for about 5% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions that have been linked to climate change. Partnerships News Research Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/07/06/research_project_aims_to_improve_environmental_performance_of_health_care_systems.html Jessica Nowlan - CASCADES Regional Lead (Atlantic Canada) 2023-07-06T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/16/clinical_vision_science_looks_to_virtual_reality_technology_to_improve_care.html Members of the Dal Faculty of Health Clinical Vision Science program are investigating the use of Virtual Reality in the assessment of binocular vision disorders. Clinical Vision Science Program News Research Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/16/clinical_vision_science_looks_to_virtual_reality_technology_to_improve_care.html Dal Health Communications 2023-06-16T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/01/dalhousie_professor__dr__marsha_campbell_yeo__receives_honorary_doctorate_from__rebro_university.html Dr. Marsha Campbell-Yeo (School of Nursing) has been recognized on the international stage for her groundbreaking research in neonatal care, and international collaborations to advance infant health. Earlier this month, Dr. Campbell-Yeo received an Honorary Doctorate from Örebro University in Sweden. Dal Health Achievements News Research Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/01/dalhousie_professor__dr__marsha_campbell_yeo__receives_honorary_doctorate_from__rebro_university.html Dawn Morrison 2023-06-01T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/04/17/2023_crossroads_interdisciplinary_health_research_conference.html Back in person after a Covid-induced hiatus, the Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference offered undergraduate, graduate, and professional program students the chance to present their health research, and network with professionals from various disciplines. News Research Teaching and Learning Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/04/17/2023_crossroads_interdisciplinary_health_research_conference.html Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer, with files from Crossroads 2023-04-17T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/04/11/dal_health_frontline_responders_and_mental_health.html Dr. Caitlin McArthur, Assistant Professor in the School of Physiotherapy, is co-author of a chapter in the new e-book, COVID-19, Frontline Responders and Mental Health: A Playbook for Delivering Resilient Public Health Systems Post-Pandemic by Jennifer A. Horney, University of Delaware. News Research Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/04/11/dal_health_frontline_responders_and_mental_health.html Dawn Morrison 2023-04-11T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/03/23/_this_space_is_everything___new_space_for_shag_lab.html After years spent working in conference rooms, personal offices, and via remote online formats, the SHaG team is excited to be working together in their new dedicated space in the Studley gym. Students Teaching and Learning News Research Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/03/23/_this_space_is_everything___new_space_for_shag_lab.html Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer 2023-03-23T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/03/20/honouring_their_military_past.html PhD in Health candidate Lynette Peters has established the Cerberus Helmet Project, designed to serve active and retired Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans and public service personnel. Peters has a ceramics studio which provides no-cost access to creative expression through pottery and glaze lessons. PhD in Health News Research Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/03/20/honouring_their_military_past.html Stephanie Brown and Dawn Morrison 2023-03-20T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/03/15/dal_health_heads_to_three_minute_thesis_finals.html Melina Markotjohn (Communications Sciences and Disorders), Olivia Crewe (Physiotherapy), Juliet Rowe (Physiotherapy) and Erin McConnell (Nursing) are all advancing to the finals. Dal Health Achievements Research Students Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/03/15/dal_health_heads_to_three_minute_thesis_finals.html Stephanie Brown 2023-03-15T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/02/16/bringing_prep_prescribing_into_community_pharmacies.html Dr. Kyle Wilby, Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy, is leading the project PrEP-Rx - Pharmacist Prescribing of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) in Nova Scotia. Innovation News Research College of Pharmacy Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/02/16/bringing_prep_prescribing_into_community_pharmacies.html Stephanie Brown 2023-02-16T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/07/_an_outstanding_success_.html Dal Health researchers receives their highest number of 2022 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development and Insight Grants Research Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/07/_an_outstanding_success_.html Josey Houle, Dal Health Freelance Writer, with files from SSHRC 2022-11-07T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/08/30/health_stars_of_tomorrow__the_healthy_populations_institute_s_healthy_populations_journal_is_led_by_dalhousie_students_with_a_passion_for_health_equity.html Research Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/08/30/health_stars_of_tomorrow__the_healthy_populations_institute_s_healthy_populations_journal_is_led_by_dalhousie_students_with_a_passion_for_health_equity.html Josey Houle, Dal Health Communications Intern 2022-08-30T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/08/30/brain_tumour_busting_and_blindness_banishing__new_dalhousie_health_research_gets_a_boost_from_cihr_project_grants.html From killing brain cancer tumours with ultrasound-induced bubbles to curing blindness with bioengineered corneal tissue, Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers are set to pursue life-changing health innovations with $4.8 million in new Project Grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Research Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/08/30/brain_tumour_busting_and_blindness_banishing__new_dalhousie_health_research_gets_a_boost_from_cihr_project_grants.html Andrew Riley 2022-08-30T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/06/06/homeless_population_in_halifax_region_more_than_doubles_in_four_years__survey_finds.html https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-homelessness-count-survey-1.6472261 Research Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/06/06/homeless_population_in_halifax_region_more_than_doubles_in_four_years__survey_finds.html Brody Stuart-Verner 2022-06-06T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/05/13/dal_health_s_crc_in_indigenous_peoples_health_and_well_being_writes_rebuttal_to_nunatsiavut_government_report.html Research Fri, 13 May 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/05/13/dal_health_s_crc_in_indigenous_peoples_health_and_well_being_writes_rebuttal_to_nunatsiavut_government_report.html Dean's Office Staff 2022-05-13T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/05/11/community_first__dal_researchers_work_with_african_nova_scotian_and_mi_kmaq_communities_to_get_it_right_from_the_start.html Research Wed, 11 May 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/05/11/community_first__dal_researchers_work_with_african_nova_scotian_and_mi_kmaq_communities_to_get_it_right_from_the_start.html Andrew Riley 2022-05-11T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/05/09/dal_students_and_shannex_work_together_to_solve_long_term_care_challenges.html To identify novel new ways to address some of the challenges facing seniors in long-term care situations, one of Atlantic Canada's leaders in the sector has teamed up with a Dal health innovation sandbox to tap into the ideas of a younger generation. Research Mon, 09 May 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/05/09/dal_students_and_shannex_work_together_to_solve_long_term_care_challenges.html Natasha Breward 2022-05-09T15:00:00Z