Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating Indigenous nurses
May 12, 2025 —
Meet Kaydence Morgado Thomas, proud Indigenous nursing student whose cultural identity shapes her path in health care.
May 12, 2025 —
Meet Kaydence Morgado Thomas, proud Indigenous nursing student whose cultural identity shapes her path in health care.
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.
May 9, 2025 —
Jewish physicians have made an enormous contribution to the health and well-being of Manitobans.
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
May 8, 2025 —
‘You can help protect yourself, your family, and your community,’ says co-lead of immunization program
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
May 8, 2025 —
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots
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
May 5, 2025 —
The 17 Health Factors That Could Shape Your Future Brain Health
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.
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.





