School News
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Breaking the cycle:Rethinking substance use, stigma, and social inequities in Canada
March 4, 2025, 12:00 PM
New research highlights the urgent need to rethink how substance use is addressed in Canada, moving away from stigmatizing and punitive approaches toward policies rooted in equity and harm reduction.
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21st Kelly Bang Lectureship
October 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
Justice, Advocacy and the Practice of Hope in Occupational Therapy with Kelly Bang Lecturer Keri Chambers
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Mike Crawford, administrative manager in the School of Occupational Therapy, awarded Faculty of Health’s Excellence in Leadership Award
October 24, 2023, 12:00 PM
Interview with School of Occupational Therapy Administrative Manager, Mike Crawford about winning the Faculty of Health's Excellence in Leadership Award
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20th Kelly Bang Lectureship
October 23, 2023, 12:00 PM
Empowering Occupation: The bumpy road to wheelchair provision in under-resourced communities - with Amira Tawashy
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Research Nova Scotia grants support new perspectives for a healthier future
February 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
Grants to impact health for Nova Scotians
Faculty of Health News
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Belief in leadership: New Kinesiology course offers lessons from Lasso
March 26, 2025, 12:00 PM
For fans of the hit Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso, a new course at Â鶹´«Ã½ is generating excitement, offering opportunities for students to “be curious, not judgemental.â€
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Two Dal Health graduate students heading to the 3MT finals
March 17, 2025, 12:00 PM
Jasmine Friedrich Yap (MSc Rehabilitation Research) and Madeline Kwan (MSc Kinesiology) are taking the main stage this week in Dal’s 3MT finals.
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Breaking the cycle: Rethinking substance use, stigma, and social inequities in Canada
March 4, 2025, 12:00 PM
Substance use is a reality for many Canadians, whether it involves a glass of wine after work, cannabis use, prescription medications, or illicit drugs. Yet, the way society responds to different substances—and the people who use them—is far from equal. Legal, healthcare, and social policies often disproportionately impact marginalized populations, reinforcing existing inequities and limiting access to essential services.
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Top 10 Dal Health stories of 2024
January 7, 2025, 12:00 PM
Check out the top 10 stories of 2024