Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Medscape Medical News: Social factors are associated with higher risk of serious injury in kids, UM study finds
June 20, 2025 —
For children, living in a rural area, being born to a teen mother, and being part of a family that receives income assistance are three factors associated with an increased risk of traumatic injury requiring hospitalization, a new UM study has found.
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First Nation welcomes UM-supported community housing complex
June 17, 2025 —
After several years of planning, a new community-led supported living complex in Sagkeeng First Nation is welcoming its first residents this month.
Research and International
The Free Press: From Manitoba to NASA: How disrupted sleep patterns could hold the key to heart disease
June 16, 2025 —
Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada. In particular, people who work shifts may face a greater risk than most, according to Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, a professor at University of Manitoba (UM) and Director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at the St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre.
Donor Relations
UM’s AirSAFE lab the first in Canada to study air pollution and health across disciplines
June 16, 2025 —
The UM AirSAFE lab is Canada’s first and only multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to studying the impact of air quality on human health. Two years after the initiative received transformative gifts and grants, AirSAFE co-leads Dr. Andrew Halayko and Dr. Neeloffer Mookherjee are establishing AirSAFE as a national hub research on air quality and human health.
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Flin Flon Online: Wildfire evacuees’ mental health a concern according to Northern Health Region
June 13, 2025 —
Wildfire Evacuees mental health a concern according to Northern Health Region
Indigenous
Celebrating Indigenous Excellence: Honouring the Indigenous Campus Community 2025
June 12, 2025 —
Ten members of the Indigenous campus community at UM are being recognized this National Indigenous Peoples Day for leading transformational change and weaving Indigenous knowledges into all they do.
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Physio study seeks Manitobans with cancer care experience
June 11, 2025 —
A new UM study is seeking Manitobans who have received cancer treatment over the past 10 years to take part in a survey about their physical rehabilitation needs.
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CBC Manitoba: A human anatomy class that is taking things to the next level by letting artists examine real human specimens
June 10, 2025 —
A human anatomy class that is taking things to the next level by letting artists examine real human specimens
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Students’ research shines at dentistry poster competition
June 10, 2025 —
Students and residents presented their findings at the annual Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry research poster competition.
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560 CFOS Radio: Care poverty among Canadian seniors
June 9, 2025 —
560 CFOS Radio: Care poverty among Canadian seniors