Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

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Manitoba study finds half of First Nations birthing parents experience interventions by Child and Family Services
April 8, 2025 —
A joint study by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and researchers from the University of Manitoba reveals that First Nations birthing parents in Manitoba experience significantly higher rates of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to non-First Nations birthing parents.
April 8, 2025 —
A joint study by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and researchers from the University of Manitoba reveals that First Nations birthing parents in Manitoba experience significantly higher rates of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to non-First Nations birthing parents.

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Amazon experience highlights holistic care
April 1, 2025 —
When Courtney Chartrand heard about an opportunity to travel to the Amazon to learn from traditional South American healers, she knew she had to be part of it.
April 1, 2025 —
When Courtney Chartrand heard about an opportunity to travel to the Amazon to learn from traditional South American healers, she knew she had to be part of it.

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Respiratory therapy student an advocate for the profession
March 27, 2025 —
Wintana Mokonnen was 17 when she first heard the term “respiratory therapy” (RT) while volunteering at Health Sciences Centre (HSC). Today, at 21, she is a passionate advocate for the field that she’s chosen.
March 27, 2025 —
Wintana Mokonnen was 17 when she first heard the term “respiratory therapy” (RT) while volunteering at Health Sciences Centre (HSC). Today, at 21, she is a passionate advocate for the field that she’s chosen.

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CTV Morning Live Winnipeg: World Tuberculosis Day
March 24, 2025 —
Dr. Rachel Dwilow, Pediatric Infectious Diseases physician from the University of Manitoba speaks to the rates of tuberculosis in Manitoba.
March 24, 2025 —
Dr. Rachel Dwilow, Pediatric Infectious Diseases physician from the University of Manitoba speaks to the rates of tuberculosis in Manitoba.

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Innovation meets research: Canada’s newest Academic Contract Research Organization
March 24, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba Academic Contract Research Organization, situated at the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, is a new innovative unit in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences to strengthen Manitoba’s capacity for leading and conducting human clinical trials.
March 24, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba Academic Contract Research Organization, situated at the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, is a new innovative unit in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences to strengthen Manitoba’s capacity for leading and conducting human clinical trials.

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New Zealand visit transformative for Indigenous UM nursing students
March 21, 2025 —
A knowledge exchange trip to New Zealand in 2024 was life-changing for Shayna Moore, a recent graduate from the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences who now works as a skills education coach for Indigenous students in the program.
March 21, 2025 —
A knowledge exchange trip to New Zealand in 2024 was life-changing for Shayna Moore, a recent graduate from the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences who now works as a skills education coach for Indigenous students in the program.

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CBC Manitoba: Winnipeg doctor explains the severity of juvenile arthritis
March 19, 2025 —
Winnipeg doctor explains the severity of juvenile arthritis
March 19, 2025 —
Winnipeg doctor explains the severity of juvenile arthritis

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CBC Calgary: Potential measles exposure alerts issued after confirmed cases in Calgary area and northern Alberta
March 15, 2025 —
AHS issued an advisory about confirmed cases in Airdrie, Balzac and Fort Vermilion
March 15, 2025 —
AHS issued an advisory about confirmed cases in Airdrie, Balzac and Fort Vermilion

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‘You have to get the stories of the patients,’ says Métis health-care researcher
March 12, 2025 —
College of Pharmacy grad student Cameron Bouchard is planning a study of the health-care experiences of Manitoban Métis people living with congenital heart disease.
March 12, 2025 —
College of Pharmacy grad student Cameron Bouchard is planning a study of the health-care experiences of Manitoban Métis people living with congenital heart disease.

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Global News Winnipeg: Winnipegger urges patients to advocate for themselves after mother’s delayed cancer diagnosis
March 12, 2025 —
Melanie Leslie-Bernard describes their mom Zoe as a brave, adventurous woman who loved travel and the outdoors
March 12, 2025 —
Melanie Leslie-Bernard describes their mom Zoe as a brave, adventurous woman who loved travel and the outdoors