/faculty/health/news-events/news.html ±«Óătv RSS News - Partnerships Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:31:40 GMT 2024-09-19T21:31:40Z /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/2024/05/28/shannex_makes_significant_commitment_to_health_aging_research_with__2m_gift_to_dalhousie_university.html What are the factors that contribute to better health outcomes among aging adults? That’s what ±«Óătv University aims to discover, thanks to a transformative $2-million gift from Shannex. The family-owned organization, a leader in long-term care and residential facilities, announced the gift on May 27, part of a $3-million investment it is making to support healthy aging research in Atlantic Canada. Partnerships News Innovation Tue, 28 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/05/28/shannex_makes_significant_commitment_to_health_aging_research_with__2m_gift_to_dalhousie_university.html Dawn Morrison with files from Mark Campbell 2024-05-28T15:00:00Z /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/2023/07/06/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/2022/07/13/exercise_program_aims_to_keep_older_adults_active_for_life.html YMCA LiveWell program aims to improve physical and mental health with partners from ±«Óătv and Acadia. Partnerships Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/07/13/exercise_program_aims_to_keep_older_adults_active_for_life.html Kate Rogers 2022-07-13T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/07/22/dal_health_researchers_collaborate_with_nsha_to_improve_the_lives_of_those_with_chronic_conditions.html Dr. Ruth Martin-Misener (Director, School of Nursing) and Dr. Tanya Packer (Director, School of Health Administration) were recently invited to present their work with primary care at the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Annual General Meeting in Truro. Drs. Martin-Misener and Packer are working in collaboration with the Primary Care and Chronic Disease Portfolio at NHSA. Partnerships News Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/07/22/dal_health_researchers_collaborate_with_nsha_to_improve_the_lives_of_those_with_chronic_conditions.html Dawn Morrison 2019-07-22T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/07/19/international_collaboration_between_dal_health_nui_galway_forges_important_connections_for_oa_research.html An innovative partnership between ±«Óătv and NUI Galway has forged important new links between Atlantic Canada and Ireland while advancing osteoarthritis research. Partnerships Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/07/19/international_collaboration_between_dal_health_nui_galway_forges_important_connections_for_oa_research.html Dawn Morrison with files from ICUF (Ireland Canada University Foundation) and NUI Galway 2019-07-19T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/01/28/element_mentoring_program_launches_at_the_school_of_health_administration.html ELEMENT mentoring program launches at the School of Health Administration Innovation Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Research Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/01/28/element_mentoring_program_launches_at_the_school_of_health_administration.html Andrew Church 2019-01-28T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/10/24/a_two_way_street__nursing_students_from_dal_and_tanzania_s_muhimbili_university_benefit_from_a_long_standing_partnership.html “Building relationships is incredibly important,” says Nursing professor, Dr. Megan Aston. “It’s a two way street when it comes to learning and teaching.” This philosophy is the basis of a successful 30-year partnership between Dal and Muhimbili University in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania that has impacted the lives and careers of Nursing students from both institutions. Alumni & Friends Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Research Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/10/24/a_two_way_street__nursing_students_from_dal_and_tanzania_s_muhimbili_university_benefit_from_a_long_standing_partnership.html Trudi Smith, with files from Colleen MacDonald 2018-10-24T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/10/02/dal_health_contributes_to_report_on_childrens_physical_literacy_in_Canada.html Dal Health researchers contribute to large national research project led by the Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO) at the CHEO Research Institute. Innovation Dal Health in the News Partnerships News Research Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/10/02/dal_health_contributes_to_report_on_childrens_physical_literacy_in_Canada.html Staff 2018-10-02T15:00:00Z /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/2018/06/15/looking_to_the_future_of_health.html Cross-Faculty teams have been hard at work over the past months, planning our signature Dal 200th events: the Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference (September 19 – 21) and the Shaun T Community Workout (September 22). Partnerships News Events Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/06/15/looking_to_the_future_of_health.html Dawn Morrison 2018-06-15T15:00:00Z /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/2018/05/15/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/2018/02/22/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/froogie___halifax_team_develops_app_that_makes_eating_vegetables_a_game_.html A group of Dal Health researchers, including Sara Kirk (Health and Human Performance, Healthy Populations Institute), are part of the team behind the award-winning Froogie app. Innovation Dal Health in the News Partnerships Research Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/20/froogie___halifax_team_develops_app_that_makes_eating_vegetables_a_game_.html Trudi Smith 2018-02-20T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/20/sara_kirk__battling_gluttony_in_a_world_that_pushes_us_to_over_consume.html Recently, a panel of experts - including Sara Kirk (Health and Human Performance, Healthy Populations Institute), took the stage at the Halifax Central Library to discuss gluttony. Dal Health in the News Partnerships Research Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/20/sara_kirk__battling_gluttony_in_a_world_that_pushes_us_to_over_consume.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/2017/12/07/photo_essay__hope_for_the_holidays.html Thanks to our faculty, staff and students, Dal Health's Boxes of Hope campaign has been huge success. This year, we wanted to use our Faculty holiday party as a chance to get together and share in some holiday fun, and also to give back to our community by collecting 200 boxes filled with treats, toiletries and other items to those in need. Partnerships News Citizenship Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/12/07/photo_essay__hope_for_the_holidays.html Trudi Smith 2017-12-07T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/11/14/national_osteoarthritis_researchers_meet_at_dalhousie.html Osteoarthritis (OA) is thought to be a ‘wear and tear’ disease that affects older adults, but this disease also affects people early on in adulthood. Experts say that OA is reaching epidemic proportions in Canada, negatively impacting mobility and leading to significant health care costs. Researchers and other delegates from across the country met at ±«Óătv on October 25-26, 2017 for GaitNET OA; a two-day summit representing the first steps towards a national OA strategy to improve mobility and joint health in those with OA. Innovation Partnerships News Research Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/11/14/national_osteoarthritis_researchers_meet_at_dalhousie.html Dawn Morrison 2017-11-14T16:00:00Z