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CBC: Physicians, doctors-to-be help out at Winnipeg shelter

February 18, 2016 — 
"We wanted to have a better understanding of our patients"

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The 3MT Final Competition is Feb. 25 from 7-9 p.m. Chris Cadonic, biomedical engineering master's student, is one of the 12 graduate students who will be presenting their research at the event

Graduate students who really know their stuff

February 17, 2016 — 
Twelve finalists made it through the 3MT heats and move on to compete in the final competition on Thursday, Feb. 25

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Physical Therapy students show a lot of heart

February 10, 2016 — 
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and physical therapy students in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences are showing they care about women in our community. The 2016 Valentine’s Day Challenge is a collection drive organized by physical therapy students across the country to collect new, unused toiletries, feminine hygiene produce and incontinence supplies for local women’s centres.

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Supporting research into how we age, how we address global health challenges, and how our climate is changing

February 9, 2016 — 
Research funding for new and renewed research chairs – $3.3 million in funding over the next seven years

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New research links infant wheezing to long-term health

February 8, 2016 — 
Specific patterns of wheezing were associated with decreased lung function and increased risk of asthma by age 15

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Rich Man Poor Man Raises Awareness for Refugees

February 5, 2016 — 
A quick glance at today’s headlines will tell you that the situation for refugees around the world is reaching crisis levels. War and political unrest have displaced millions who are looking for safety, security and opportunity for themselves and their families.

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Rich man poor man dinner

February 2, 2016 — 
Food security issues and refugee settlement are coming together for this year’s 5th annual student-organized Rich Man Poor Man Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.

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The Rick Mercer Report visits U of M

February 1, 2016 — 
Paging Dr. Mercer! Comedian tries life as a resident

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Recognizing Donors

February 1, 2016 — 
Scholarships, bursaries and other awards can have a tremendous impact on the life of a student. The College of Rehabilitation Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences recently held its annual Student Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Luncheon to recognize donors for the contributions they make to student success through their generous support of learners.

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Colonel Shayne Elder, Commander of Air Task Force – Iraq, places the General Service Medal on the chest of an Operation IMPACT Roto 1 member, during a parade in front of Camp Patrice Vincent, in Kuwait on December 12, 2015. Photo: OP IMPACT, DND KW02-2015-0399-013 ~ Le colonel Shayne Elder, commandant de la Force opérationnelle aérienne en Irak, épingle la Médaille du service général sur la poitrine d’un membre de la Roto 1 de l’opération IMPACT lors d’un défilé devant le Camp Patrice Vincent, au Koweït, le 12 décembre 2015. Photo : OP IMPACT, MDN KW02-2015-0399-013

Almost half of all military personnel in Canada have a history of child abuse exposure, UM study finds

January 27, 2016 — 
Study found that such exposure was associated with an increased risk of suicidal behaviour. The risk had a stronger effect on the general population than military personnel, and the effect of exposure to child abuse was stronger than the effect of actual deployment-related trauma.

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