Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
CBC Manitoba: Audit’s advice for Manitoba health-care agencies surprising, ‘ridiculous,’ says health finance prof
February 13, 2025 —
Health authorities 'should allocate the resources to what they need': Amin Mawani
February 13, 2025 —
Health authorities 'should allocate the resources to what they need': Amin Mawani
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Meet the new Dean of the College of Nursing
February 12, 2025 —
On Feb. 1, Dr. Kellie Thiessen assumed the role of dean of the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
February 12, 2025 —
On Feb. 1, Dr. Kellie Thiessen assumed the role of dean of the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
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UM celebrates largest nursing class at pinning ceremony
February 12, 2025 —
The College of Nursing held its largest-ever pinning ceremony on Feb. 5, welcoming 146 new nurses to the profession.
February 12, 2025 —
The College of Nursing held its largest-ever pinning ceremony on Feb. 5, welcoming 146 new nurses to the profession.
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UM-led study improves understanding of fatal brain cancer
February 11, 2025 —
A new study from researchers at the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences has identified a possible treatment option and greater understanding of recurrent glioblastoma, a fatal form of brain cancer and the one that took beloved Canadian musician Gord Downie’s life in 2017.
February 11, 2025 —
A new study from researchers at the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences has identified a possible treatment option and greater understanding of recurrent glioblastoma, a fatal form of brain cancer and the one that took beloved Canadian musician Gord Downie’s life in 2017.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Out of the cold – Raynaud’s Awareness Month
February 10, 2025 —
Decreased blood circulation leads to frozen extremities for people with Raynaud’s
February 10, 2025 —
Decreased blood circulation leads to frozen extremities for people with Raynaud’s
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CBC Manitoba: U of Manitoba-led program tackling HIV in Kenya in jeopardy after Trump’s cuts to USAID
February 7, 2025 —
Climate initiatives halted as non-profits warn of growing humanitarian need
February 7, 2025 —
Climate initiatives halted as non-profits warn of growing humanitarian need
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Trail brings physical, spiritual and mental health to elders in First Nation community
February 7, 2025 —
An Elder wellness project at Lake Manitoba First Nation done in partnership with the College of Rehabilitation Sciences will mark five years this spring, with continued work on an intergenerational walking path.
February 7, 2025 —
An Elder wellness project at Lake Manitoba First Nation done in partnership with the College of Rehabilitation Sciences will mark five years this spring, with continued work on an intergenerational walking path.
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Rady Faculty announcement: New director of Office of Equity, Access & Participation
February 6, 2025 —
Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Dr. Marcia Anderson, vice-dean Indigenous health, social justice and anti-racism, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, are pleased to announce that Kagowa Kuruneri has been appointed director of the Rady Faculty office of equity, access and participation, effective Jan. 3, 2025.
February 6, 2025 —
Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Dr. Marcia Anderson, vice-dean Indigenous health, social justice and anti-racism, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, are pleased to announce that Kagowa Kuruneri has been appointed director of the Rady Faculty office of equity, access and participation, effective Jan. 3, 2025.
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CBC Manitoba: Province warns of 5 confirmed measles cases in southern Manitoba, connected to Ontario outbreak
February 6, 2025 —
Public health is notifying people who attended specific locations where they may have been exposed
February 6, 2025 —
Public health is notifying people who attended specific locations where they may have been exposed
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Extracting Evidence
February 5, 2025 —
When Dr. Juliana (Julie) Pfeffer was growing up, she thought all dentists conducted research, taught dental students and delivered care, because her parents did all three.
February 5, 2025 —
When Dr. Juliana (Julie) Pfeffer was growing up, she thought all dentists conducted research, taught dental students and delivered care, because her parents did all three.





