/faculty/health/news-events/news.html ±«Óătv RSS News - Citizenship Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:31:56 GMT 2024-09-19T21:31:56Z /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/2023/03/08/dr__sarah_moore_donated_her_kidney_and_saved_a_life.html Donating kidneys saves lives, and Dal Health's Dr. Sarah Moore did just that. News Citizenship Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/03/08/dr__sarah_moore_donated_her_kidney_and_saved_a_life.html Dal Health Communications 2023-03-08T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/07/17/unstoppable__michelle_mahoney.html “Overwhelmed,” is how Michelle Mahoney describes her reaction when she heard that the Occupational Therapy’s Class of 2019 had created a student award acknowledging her contributions to the School and the profession of OT as a whole. “I’m so honoured — I can’t tell you how much this award means to me.” Citizenship Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/07/17/unstoppable__michelle_mahoney.html Dawn Morrison 2019-07-17T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/07/12/dal_health_connects_with_community_at_bluenose_active_living_expo.html ±«Óătv's Faculty of Health took part in the Bluenose Active Living Expo this year for the first time, and it was a great success! Citizenship Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:45:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/07/12/dal_health_connects_with_community_at_bluenose_active_living_expo.html Dawn Morrison 2019-07-16T14:45:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/07/23/working_to_prevent_the_spread_of_hiv_in_nova_scotia.html Matt Numer, assistant professor in the School of Health and Human Performance and chair of the prEP Action Committee, recently spoke to a number of media outlets about the increase in HIV cases in Nova Scotia. Citizenship Dal Health in the News Partnerships Research Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/07/23/working_to_prevent_the_spread_of_hiv_in_nova_scotia.html Trudi Smith 2018-07-23T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/06/17/what_it_means_to_give_back__chris_cluett_and_justin_whittle.html The Perserverance Award is just one way that Physiotherapy alumni Chris Cluett (BScPT’03) and Justin Whittle (BScPT’03) are giving back to Dal. News Citizenship Alumni & Friends Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/06/17/what_it_means_to_give_back__chris_cluett_and_justin_whittle.html Kathy MacFarlane 2018-06-14T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/06/06/fostering_hope_and_connection.html Emily Drake (PhD in Health) and Perri Tutelman (PhD in Clinical Psychology) are in two different Dal programs, but their skills and research interests complement one another. Recently, the students were invited to speak at CancerCon in Denver, Colorado. They were two of only three Canadians invited to speak at the conference. Citizenship Innovation Students Partnerships News Research Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/06/06/fostering_hope_and_connection.html Dawn Morrison 2018-06-06T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/30/grad_profile__discovering_halifax_during_a_life_changing_cruise.html Alejandro Gutierrez Ocampo will cross the stage to receive his Master of Health Administration (MHA) this week, after discovering Halifax and the MHA program by chance while working as an MD on a cruise ship. Citizenship Students Teaching and Learning News Wed, 30 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/30/grad_profile__discovering_halifax_during_a_life_changing_cruise.html Terry Murray-Arnold 2018-05-30T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/30/grad_profile__a_passion_for_mentorship.html Looking back on his childhood growing up in the Bahamas, Mario Rolle points to two main things that shaped him as a person: growing up in poverty, and discovering that even from a young age, he was driven to make a difference. Citizenship Students Teaching and Learning News Wed, 30 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/30/grad_profile__a_passion_for_mentorship.html Dawn Morrison 2018-05-30T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/31/convocation_q_a___nicole_doria__health_and_human_performance.html To celebrate Convocation 2018, we chatted with students across the Faculty about their time at Dal, and their plans for the future. News Citizenship Students Tue, 29 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/31/convocation_q_a___nicole_doria__health_and_human_performance.html Trudi Smith 2018-05-29T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/31/convocation_q_a___leah_carrier__nursing.html To celebrate Convocation 2018, we chatted with students across the Faculty about their time at Dal, and their plans for the future. Citizenship Students News Research Tue, 29 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/31/convocation_q_a___leah_carrier__nursing.html Trudi Smith 2018-05-29T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/17/advocating_for_a_basic_personal_income_for_nova_scotians.html School of Communication Sciences and Disorders professor Elizabeth Kay Raining-Bird chairs group aiming to reduce poverty. Dal Health in the News Citizenship Thu, 17 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/17/advocating_for_a_basic_personal_income_for_nova_scotians.html Trudi Smith 2018-05-17T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/15/the_youth_project__25_years_of_support_for_the_lgbtq2__community.html In the fall of 1993, Maura Donovan was a student in the Bachelor of Social Work program at ±«Óătv about to begin her second field placement. Witnessing the widespread challenges LGBTQ2+ youth experienced, Donovan decided to see if she could start a support program for her field placement. Citizenship Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Tue, 15 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/15/the_youth_project__25_years_of_support_for_the_lgbtq2__community.html Colleen MacDonald 2018-05-15T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/15/hearing_loss_leaves_many_struggling_with_costs_and_subsidy_shortage.html Read "Hearing loss leaves many struggling with costs amid subsidy shortage" featuring the Dal Hearing Aid Assistance Program, administered by the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders - Globe and Mail - May 14, 2018 Dal Health in the News Partnerships Citizenship Tue, 15 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/15/hearing_loss_leaves_many_struggling_with_costs_and_subsidy_shortage.html Trudi Smith 2018-05-15T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/10/finding_new_ways_to_work__dal_s_school_of_physiotherapy_goes_paper_free.html Circumstances forced Dal’s School of Physiotherapy to become virtually paper free, but now that they have, they’re not looking back. And, we're challenging our other Schools and College to do the same! Read Physio's story, get inspired, and join the Dal Health Paper Free Challenge! News Citizenship Innovation Thu, 10 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/10/finding_new_ways_to_work__dal_s_school_of_physiotherapy_goes_paper_free.html Trudi Smith 2018-05-10T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/03/26/dal_health_students_shine_at_2018_impact_awards.html Each year, the ±«Óătv Impact Awards recognize outstanding student leaders for their contributions to the community. This year, nine Dal Health students walked away from the March 22nd ceremony with honours, and we couldn't be prouder! Dal Health Achievements Citizenship Students News Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/03/26/dal_health_students_shine_at_2018_impact_awards.html Trudi Smith 2018-03-26T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/03/22/second_year_phd_student_receives_laerdal_foundation_grant.html Congratulations are in order for second year PhD in Health candidate Justine Dol. She has received a grant from the Nowegian-based Laerdal Foundation to her dissertation research on improving maternal and newborn health. Citizenship Students Innovation News Research Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/03/22/second_year_phd_student_receives_laerdal_foundation_grant.html Terry Murray-Arnold 2018-03-22T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/22/bridging_the_gaps.html When clients come to the ±«Óătv Social Work Clinic, they are often in crisis. They may be without shelter, food or money. They might be dealing with untreated physical or mental health issues. It might be all of these things, and more. Whatever the issues, whether straightforward or complex, the Community Clinic is there to help. Citizenship Alumni & Friends Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/22/bridging_the_gaps.html Dawn Morrison 2018-02-22T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/20/facing_race__nursing_s_ingrid_waldron_part_of_cbc_town_hall_on_environmental_racism.html On February 16, CBC Radio's The Current hosted the first of their "Facing Race" town halls in Halifax, with Nursing's Ingrid Waldron as part of the panel of experts. Dal Health in the News Citizenship Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/20/facing_race__nursing_s_ingrid_waldron_part_of_cbc_town_hall_on_environmental_racism.html Trudi Smith 2018-02-20T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/14/dean_s_message__new_year__new_focus.html Dal's 200th Anniversary gives us an opportunity to reflect on the Faculty's role as a transformative health leader. Citizenship Innovation Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/14/dean_s_message__new_year__new_focus.html Brenda Merritt 2018-02-14T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/13/rad_aid__dal_chapter_brings_radiological_technology_to_underserved_communities.html Radiology is a part of nearly every segment of health care, including pediatrics, obstetrics, medicine and surgery - yet many underserved communities in Canada and abroad don't have access to this technology. Dal's new chapter of the charity RAD-AID is working to solve this problem. Citizenship Alumni & Friends Partnerships News Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/13/rad_aid__dal_chapter_brings_radiological_technology_to_underserved_communities.html Kathy MacFarlane 2018-02-13T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/01/25/lions_clubs_make_significant_donation_to_dal_s_hearing_aid_assistance_program.html Members of the Lions Clubs of Nova Scotia were on the ±«Óătv campus on January 18 to present funds they raised for the ±«Óătv Hearing Aid Assistance Program (DHAAP), offered by the School of Human Communication Disorders. DHAAP provides refurbished hearing aids to low-income seniors who would otherwise not be able to afford them. Citizenship Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/01/25/lions_clubs_make_significant_donation_to_dal_s_hearing_aid_assistance_program.html Dawn Morrison 2018-01-25T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/01/24/a_breath_of_fresh_air__innovative_partnership_helps_nova_scotians_in_need.html The School of Health Sciences is partnering with the Lung Association and the Lions Clubs to help Nova Scotians breathe better. Students in the Respiratory Therapy program are helping to refurbish Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPap) machines for the Lung Association of Nova Scotia’s Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program. Citizenship Innovation Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/01/24/a_breath_of_fresh_air__innovative_partnership_helps_nova_scotians_in_need.html Dawn Morrison 2018-01-24T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/12/13/more_than_meds.html The award winning programs created by David Gardner and Andrea Murphy are changing perceptions about community pharmacy. Citizenship Innovation Partnerships News Research Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/12/13/more_than_meds.html Dawn Morrison 2017-12-13T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/12/13/social_work_s_jeff_karabanow_talks_to_the_chronicle_herald_on_10th_anniversary_of_out_of_the_cold_shelter.html Read "Out of the Cold Halifax marks 10th anniversary" The Chronicle Herald - November 20, 2017 Dal Health in the News Citizenship Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/12/13/social_work_s_jeff_karabanow_talks_to_the_chronicle_herald_on_10th_anniversary_of_out_of_the_cold_shelter.html Trudi Smith 2017-12-13T16:00:00Z