/faculty/health/news-events/news.html ±«Óătv RSS News - Alumni & Friends Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:04:41 GMT 2025-07-15T23:04:41Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/22/master_of_health_administration_grad_continuing_cancer_research_in_phd_in_health_program.html When Faramarz Jalili (MHA’24) started the Master of Health Administration program, he had extensive education in pharmacy and health-care economics. School of Health Administration Students Alumni & Friends News Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/22/master_of_health_administration_grad_continuing_cancer_research_in_phd_in_health_program.html Stephanie Brown 2024-11-22T16:00:00Z /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.” 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 ±«Óătv 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/2024/10/04/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/master_of_health_administration_grad_explores_passion_for_health_care_and_technological_advancement.html During his time in ±«Óătv’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/2024/06/21/dalhousie_university_nursing_student_closer_to__living_out_her_dream_of_helping_people__thanks_to_support_of_new_award.html ±«Óătv 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/2024/06/04/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 /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/05/31/audiology_alum_passionate_about_the_people_she_helps.html Lyndsay Bozec (MSc ’14) didn’t always know what she wanted to do, but she knew she wanted to be in healthcare and help people. Now, she has her own audiology clinic, and to give back to her community she does a yearly giveaway to help those who need hearing aids but can’t afford them. News School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Alumni & Friends Fri, 31 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/05/31/audiology_alum_passionate_about_the_people_she_helps.html Stephanie Brown and Andrew Pelrine 2024-05-31T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/10/04/dal_health_fall_convocation_2023.html Congratulations to our grads! We're so proud of you and we can't wait to see what you do next. Alumni & Friends Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/10/04/dal_health_fall_convocation_2023.html Dal Health Communications 2023-10-04T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/08/21/working_with_paralympic_athletes_changed_the_course_of_alum_s_career.html Amira Tawashy (MScOT’12) is nothing if not a multi-tasker. She is a Dal Faculty of Health instructor, an occupational therapist with the neurosurgery and assistive technology portfolios of Nova Scotia Health, a consultant to the World Health Organization and a member of both the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals and the Wheelchair Research Team. She is also the guest speaker for the 20th Kelly Bang Memorial Lectureship happening Sept. 21 at ±«Óătv. School of Occupational Therapy Alumni & Friends Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/08/21/working_with_paralympic_athletes_changed_the_course_of_alum_s_career.html Andrew Pelrine 2023-08-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/07/31/from_patient_to_practitioner__gavin_noble__mscpt_2022__advances_diversity_and_disability_advocacy_within_physiotherapy.html When Masters of Physiotherapy grad Gavin Noble completed a recent clinical placement at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John’s, he remembers experiencing feelings of pride and dĂ©jĂ  vu. School of Physiotherapy Alumni & Friends Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/07/31/from_patient_to_practitioner__gavin_noble__mscpt_2022__advances_diversity_and_disability_advocacy_within_physiotherapy.html Dawn Morrison 2023-07-31T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/07/06/bachelor_of_nursing_grad_says_degree_provided_him_with_deep_personal_fulfillment.html Congratulations to all of our Dal Health Class of 2023! To celebrate Spring Convocation, we chatted with students from across Dal Health. Dylan Joudrie graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Nursing). Students School of Nursing Alumni & Friends Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/07/06/bachelor_of_nursing_grad_says_degree_provided_him_with_deep_personal_fulfillment.html Dal Health Communications 2023-07-06T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/16/bachelor_of_science__recreation__and_bachelor_of_management_grad_wants_to_share_benefits_of_recreation_and_leisure_with_others.html Congratulations to all of our Dal Health Class of 2023! To celebrate Spring Convocation, we chatted with students from across Dal Health. Claire Steele graduated with a Recreation Management degree which is a joint Bachelor of Science (Recreation) and Bachelor of Management. Students School of Health and Human Performance Alumni & Friends News Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/16/bachelor_of_science__recreation__and_bachelor_of_management_grad_wants_to_share_benefits_of_recreation_and_leisure_with_others.html Dal Health Communications 2023-06-16T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/16/largest_ever_gift_to_dal_s_faculty_of_health_aims_to_improve_access_to_quality_care.html Shoppers Drug Mart has made a transformative $2.5 million gift to ±«Óătv’s Faculty of Health to support diversity and inclusion in health education, and research that aligns with Nova Scotia’s health transformation agenda, Action for Health. News Innovation Alumni & Friends Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/16/largest_ever_gift_to_dal_s_faculty_of_health_aims_to_improve_access_to_quality_care.html Mark Campbell 2023-06-16T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/16/joint_jd_mha_grad_combined_passion_for_law__health_and_policy.html Congratulations to all of our Dal Health Class of 2023! To celebrate Spring Convocation, we chatted with students from across Dal Health. Emma Vossen graduated with a joint Juris Doctor and Master of Health Administration. School of Health Administration Students Alumni & Friends News Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/16/joint_jd_mha_grad_combined_passion_for_law__health_and_policy.html Dal Health Communications 2023-06-16T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/12/mscpt_rehabilitation_research_grad_excited_to_explore_clinical_practice_and_research.html Congratulations to all of our Dal Health Class of 2023! To celebrate Spring Convocation, we chatted with students from across Dal Health. David Bowman is graduating from the School of Physiotherapy with a combined MSc Physiotherapy and MSc Rehabilitation Research. Alumni & Friends Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/06/12/mscpt_rehabilitation_research_grad_excited_to_explore_clinical_practice_and_research.html Dal Health Communications 2023-06-12T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/05/30/_now_people_can_see_themselves___dalhousie_researchers__community_members__and_alumni_create_diverse_image_library.html The Diversity Exchange was created when School of Physiotherapy assistant professor Dr. Caitlin McArthur was looking for images for presentations for her class and noticed there was a big lack of diversity in currently available stock photos. She says they were mainly white people who looked affluent and in good health, and were often doing ineffective exercises or exercises incorrectly. It became clear she wanted to create an ethnoculturally diverse image library for her and others in the profession so diverse students could be represented. Citizenship Innovation Alumni & Friends News Tue, 30 May 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/05/30/_now_people_can_see_themselves___dalhousie_researchers__community_members__and_alumni_create_diverse_image_library.html Stephanie Brown 2023-05-30T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/12/19/memorial_fund_honours_pharmacy_s_dr__pat_farmer.html The newly established Dr. Pat Farmer Memorial Fund will offer financial assistance to a deserving ±«Óătv College of Pharmacy student Alumni & Friends Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/12/19/memorial_fund_honours_pharmacy_s_dr__pat_farmer.html Jane Doucet 2022-12-19T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/01/_celebrating_wins_and_successes___msc__ot__makes_lifelong_friends_during_time_at_dal.html Alumni & Friends Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/01/_celebrating_wins_and_successes___msc__ot__makes_lifelong_friends_during_time_at_dal.html Terry Murray-Arnold 2022-11-01T15:00:00Z