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Seven Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty pose at their graduation celebration.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Ongomiizwin – Education celebrates Indigenous grads as ‘leaders, healers and advocates’

May 15, 2025 — 
Naomi Peters was proud to cross the UM Convocation platform on May 15 to receive her degree in medicine. But for Peters, who is Métis, it was also deeply meaningful to attend an earlier celebration on May 13 that honoured Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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Group of recipients with the UM President and Provost

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Honouring faculty excellence at UM

May 14, 2025 — 
On May 6, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) hosted the Faculty Recognition Reception. The event honours recipients of teaching awards, community engagement awards, Merit Awards, and those granted Tenure.

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Erin Ryback in a clinical environment.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Nurse practitioner program doubles annual student intake

May 13, 2025 — 
To address the growing need for health-care professionals across Manitoba, the College of Nursing at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is doubling the annual intake of its graduate-level nurse practitioner (NP) program from 25 to 50 this year.  

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Research and International News

The Conversation: Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing, but innovative mental health support could help

May 12, 2025 — 
Feeling anxious before surgery is normal — but for many patients, it goes far beyond nerves. There is a growing body of research showing that poor mental health before surgery can derail recovery in ways that extend far beyond the operating room.

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Kaydence Morgado Thomas smiles in front of mural with ribbon skirt

Celebrating Indigenous nurses

May 12, 2025 — 
Meet Kaydence Morgado Thomas, proud Indigenous nursing student whose cultural identity shapes her path in health care.

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Black and white photo of 11 people in an operating room with medical equipment. The people are watching the surgery or doing tasks.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Jewish physicians make mark on Manitoba: Jewish Heritage Month

May 9, 2025 — 
Jewish physicians have made an enormous contribution to the health and well-being of Manitobans.

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Dr. Ruth Grimes says fostering the doctor-patient relationship is important when caring for patients and parents who may be hesitant about the measles vaccine. She says it's important to answer questions openly and without judgement, while ensuring patients understand the risks of not vaccinating. (Tyson Koschik/CBC)

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Manitoba: Health officials encouraging Manitoba parents to vaccinate children as province hits 20 confirmed cases

May 8, 2025 — 
‘You can help protect yourself, your family, and your community,’ says co-lead of immunization program

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MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS “Even if Manitoba doesn’t get a big measles epidemic this year, you know, as these trends continue, we can eventually expect one,” said Dr. Peter Hotez.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba

May 8, 2025 — 
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots

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Portrait of Dr. Nishita Singh.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Manitoba Radio Noon: The 17 health factors that could shape your future brain health

May 5, 2025 — 
The 17 Health Factors That Could Shape Your Future Brain Health

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Dr. Henry Friesen speaking at a podium.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rady Faculty mourns passing of pioneering research endocrinologist

May 2, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba community is saddened to learn Dr. Henry Friesen [B.Sc. (Med.)/58, MD/58, D.Sc./98] passed away on April 30, 2025 at age 90. 

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