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Dr. Tito Daodu speaks at a podium in the cover image of RadyUM magazine.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New issue of RadyUM magazine marks medical college anniversary

March 1, 2024 — 
The cover story of the new issue of RadyUM magazine focuses on the Max Rady College of Medicine’s celebration of a milestone: its 140th anniversary.

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A boy around 12 years old checks an adult's blood pressure in a classroom setting.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Rady students showcase health careers to youth through CanU

February 20, 2024 — 
A team of volunteer students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences recently completed a program welcoming over 80 youth from across Winnipeg to explore health-care careers as part of an initiative through CanU, a Winnipeg-based charitable organization.

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Zoie Hetletvedt receives her nursing pin from College of Nursing dean Dr. Netha Dyck.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Dedicated new nurses welcomed at pinning ceremony

February 14, 2024 — 
The College of Nursing welcomed 82 new nurses to the profession at a pinning ceremony at the Pinnacle Club on Feb. 9. The graduands were part of a voluntary accelerated program, continuing their studies through Summer 2023, to complete their degrees and enter the profession earlier than originally anticipated.

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Dr. Soheila Karimi holds a pipette and a jar. She is in her lab and is wearing gloves and a lab coat.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Rady Faculty researchers receive more than $8.3 million in CIHR funding

February 9, 2024 — 
Researchers from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have been awarded more than $8.3 million in the latest round of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) project funding.

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Students discuss career options with a professional at a career fair booth.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Showcase highlights opportunities for senior nursing students

February 8, 2024 — 
The College of Nursing held a showcase with Manitoba health-care employers for fourth-year students entering their senior practicum on Jan. 26 at the Pinnacle Club at Princess Auto Stadium.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Difficult Discussions

February 6, 2024 — 
Nurse practitioner and three-time UM alum Preetha Krishnan on advancing uncomfortable discussions around end-of-life care and advance care planning in long-term care settings.

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Tara Horrill and Joel Peasron in individual headshots.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Canadian Cancer Society awards two UM emerging scholars

January 22, 2024 — 
Two researchers at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences were among the winners of the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2023 Emerging Scholar Research Grants competition.

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Diana McMillan sitting outside the College of Nursing on a summer day.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Sleep Scientist

January 18, 2024 — 
From a young age, Dr. Diana McMillan [MN/95] felt destined to work in health care.

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Reviewing research on computer monitors

Research and International

Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series launches February 1

January 15, 2024 — 
The inaugural Emerging Researcher Spotlight symposium on February 1 offers a compelling look into new and developing areas of research at UM.

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Outdoor headshot of Gustavo Castaneda.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Nursing alum finds fulfilment in leading teams

January 5, 2024 — 
Gustavo (Gus) Castaneda’s nursing purpose is embedded in a desire to improve patient care and see members of his team succeed.

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