Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
Prof honoured for improving lives of older Canadians
October 23, 2020 —
Dr. Verena Menec has been named a Distinguished Member of the Canadian Association on Gerontology
October 23, 2020 —
Dr. Verena Menec has been named a Distinguished Member of the Canadian Association on Gerontology
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UM studies show negative effects of surgical cancellations and postponements
October 22, 2020 —
A pair of University of Manitoba studies show the detrimental impact on patients’ physical and mental health caused by surgical cancellations and postponements. These findings are especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic because of heightened surgical scheduling difficulties.
October 22, 2020 —
A pair of University of Manitoba studies show the detrimental impact on patients’ physical and mental health caused by surgical cancellations and postponements. These findings are especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic because of heightened surgical scheduling difficulties.
Students News
Congratulations to the medal recipients of Fall Convocation 2020
October 22, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. Fall Convocation will be held this year on October 22, join us via Live Stream (5pm for all degrees and diplomas, 7pm for Extended Education: Certificate Programs). These students will receive medals, for outstanding academic achievement.
October 22, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. Fall Convocation will be held this year on October 22, join us via Live Stream (5pm for all degrees and diplomas, 7pm for Extended Education: Certificate Programs). These students will receive medals, for outstanding academic achievement.
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Rady Faculty students look forward to virtual convocation
October 20, 2020 —
For the second time in 2020, graduating students at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will participate in a virtual convocation, viewing the celebration with their family and friends online rather than receiving their degrees in person as they normally would at this time.
October 20, 2020 —
For the second time in 2020, graduating students at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will participate in a virtual convocation, viewing the celebration with their family and friends online rather than receiving their degrees in person as they normally would at this time.
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Open wide for equity
October 20, 2020 —
UM alumnus Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, a leading advocate for dental policy reform, says it’s time for Canada to introduce a national dental plan to make access more equitable.
October 20, 2020 —
UM alumnus Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, a leading advocate for dental policy reform, says it’s time for Canada to introduce a national dental plan to make access more equitable.
UM has two COVID-19 vaccine candidates under development
October 19, 2020 —
A feature story on CBC notes that more than 100 groups around the world are racing to produce a vaccine against COVID-19,
October 19, 2020 —
A feature story on CBC notes that more than 100 groups around the world are racing to produce a vaccine against COVID-19,
Students News
University Health Service opens clinic at Bannatyne campus
October 19, 2020 —
Student Affairs and Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have partnered together to bring a health clinic for students to the Bannatyne campus. Opening today, the new clinic will offer services in person and remotely.
October 19, 2020 —
Student Affairs and Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have partnered together to bring a health clinic for students to the Bannatyne campus. Opening today, the new clinic will offer services in person and remotely.
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College of Nursing partners with HSC on unique Clinical Chair
October 14, 2020 —
On Sept. 1, College of Nursing associate professor Dr. Diana McMillan became the inaugural Health Sciences Centre Clinical Chair that will connect academics and research to improve clinicians’ care delivery.
October 14, 2020 —
On Sept. 1, College of Nursing associate professor Dr. Diana McMillan became the inaugural Health Sciences Centre Clinical Chair that will connect academics and research to improve clinicians’ care delivery.
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UM welcomes new class of future dentists and dental hygienists
October 9, 2020 —
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry's Opening Assembly has taken place annually since the late 1950s, but this year was unique.
October 9, 2020 —
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry's Opening Assembly has taken place annually since the late 1950s, but this year was unique.
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Nurse practitioner program among first to receive national accreditation
October 8, 2020 —
The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is celebrating a significant milestone, as its nurse practitioner program was among the first in Canada to receive accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), the national voice for nursing education, research and scholarship.
October 8, 2020 —
The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is celebrating a significant milestone, as its nurse practitioner program was among the first in Canada to receive accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), the national voice for nursing education, research and scholarship.