Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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New human rights & conflict management advisor aims for equity, justice
October 22, 2019 —
As a child Ilaneet Goren saw the impact of oppression in the Soviet Union and witnessed conflict in Israel leading her to join a movement for change and become a human rights advocate.
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New fund supports leadership development for women in the Rady Faculty
October 21, 2019 —
Women students and faculty members in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will get an opportunity to develop their leadership skills thanks to a newly established fund.
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Manitoba’s newest nurses, nurse researchers graduate
October 17, 2019 —
Over 100 new nurses will be welcomed to the profession on Thursday, October 17, as the College of Nursing at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will hold its fall convocation and pinning ceremony at Fort Garry campus
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Inspiring next generation of Indigenous health-care professionals
October 15, 2019 —
Maximus Sandberg stood in the middle of the Pinaymootang School gym holding a stack of pamphlets and papers he planned to take home and read. The Grade 12 student had just visited the 10 booths that were part of the health-care professions career fair held on Pinaymootang First Nation on September 24.
Palliative care researcher inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
October 10, 2019 —
Distinguished Professor Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov [MD/83, PhD/98], a leader in palliative care research, has been selected for induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
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High-tech research projects to create futuristic health-care aids
October 10, 2019 —
Two high-tech interdisciplinary research projects focused on the future of patient care, featuring College of Rehabilitation Sciences faculty, have received funding from the Collaborative Innovation Research Fund (CIRF).
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Canada’s first department of immunology celebrates 50th anniversary symposium, accomplished alumni
October 9, 2019 —
The Max Rady College of Medicine’s department of immunology marked its 50th anniversary with a symposium entitled “Immunology: Translating Creativity into Better Health."
Sustainability
Sustainability Month at U of M
October 7, 2019 —
Celebrate sustainability with us by participating in a wide variety of green-focused events throughout the month of October. Join in on the free events that promote a more sustainable campus!
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Camp exposes Northern youth to health sciences: ‘You cannot be what you cannot see’
October 7, 2019 —
The Biomedical Youth Program (BYP) Northern Camp, now in its fifth year, has opened up possibilities for Northern youth – while also serving as a learning experience for the University of Manitoba student volunteers.
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Hundreds walk in solidarity for Orange Shirt Day
October 4, 2019 —
Over 200 people, including students, staff and faculty from the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Education, dressed in orange and walked in solidarity for those affected by Canada’s residential school system.