Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
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Renowned children’s diabetes researcher wins international prize
October 18, 2021 —
Dr. Heather Dean, professor emeritus of pediatrics and child health in the Max Rady College of Medicine, has been awarded the 2021 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine.
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Comprehensive UM study on COVID-19 patterns in MB identifies most vulnerable
October 13, 2021 —
A new research study out of the University of Manitoba has found that those who live in Northern Manitoba, have lower income or live in long-term care (LTC) facilities are the most vulnerable to COVID-19
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Membership at Wellness Institute or Reh-Fit Centre dramatically improves health, 10-year study finds
October 12, 2021 —
Belonging to a certified medical fitness facility like Winnipeg’s Wellness Institute or Reh-Fit Centre lowers a person’s risk of dying by 60 per cent, compared with a similar person who does not attend such a facility, new research shows
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Students to play major role in interprofessional community health project
October 4, 2021 —
A group of students from three different Rady Faculty of Health Sciences colleges took part this summer in an ongoing interprofessional initiative to create a student-infused community health centre in Manitoba
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Dr. James Blanchard to give Class of 1972 Arnold Naimark Lecture
September 13, 2021 —
University of Manitoba professor Dr. James Blanchard will give this year’s Class of 1972 Arnold Naimark Lecture in Medicine and Society virtually on Sept. 17 at 12 p.m.
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Health sciences alum remembered on 9/11 anniversary
September 10, 2021 —
Twenty years after the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences continues to honour the legacy of Dr. Christine Egan, a Max Rady College of Medicine alumna who was visiting her brother, Michael, at the World Trade Center in New York when the twin towers were struck by hijacked passenger jets in the infamous terrorist attack.
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Med student, Indigenous and inclusion advocate recognized by Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
September 3, 2021 —
Max Rady College of Medicine student Jayelle Friesen-Enns has received a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) award honouring second-year medical students who demonstrate community leadership, superior communication skills and interest in advancing knowledge
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UM mourns passing of Dr. Brian Hennen, former dean of medicine
September 1, 2021 —
Dr. Brian Postl, dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Brian Hennen, former University of Manitoba dean of medicine, on Aug. 30.
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UM welcomes new physician assistant students at inaugural exercises
August 31, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba welcomes the province’s newest Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) students on Aug. 31.
Virtual Care expands options and support for Manitoba COVID-19 patients
August 26, 2021 —
A group of physician specialists from various backgrounds began working on a concept that would eventually become the Virtual COVID-19 Outpatient Program (VCOP).