Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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UM’s first midwifery cohort graduate alongside latest nurses
June 6, 2024 —
The first group of UM midwifery graduates entered the profession at the College of Nursing’s spring pinning ceremony on June 4. Three students completed the program and received their professional pins, alongside 91 new nurses.
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Publicly funded physio assessments drop 85 per cent since 2017, suggests some patients ‘falling through the cracks’: UM study
June 5, 2024 —
A new study led by UM researchers has found that initial physiotherapy assessments conducted per month in Winnipeg have dropped by 85 per cent since services were consolidated seven years ago raising alarm bells that some populations who require physio services -but cannot afford a private clinic- are failing to receive vital assessments and treatment.
Research and International
Meet Zulma Rueda, 2023 Rh Award Winner in the Health Sciences category
May 24, 2024 —
Dr. Zulma Rueda is the 2023 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Health Sciences category.
Research and International
Meet Renée El-Gabalawy, 2023 Rh Award Winner in the Health Sciences category
May 24, 2024 —
Dr. Renée El-Gabalawy is the 2023 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Health Sciences category.
Research and International
Meet Lorrie Kirshenbaum, the 2023 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Award winner
May 24, 2024 —
Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum is the recipient of the 2023 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award.
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Welcome to the profession:
May 22, 2024 —
Family, friends, faculty and staff celebrated the 40 students launching their professional careers as pharmacists at May 16 event.
Research and International
UM researchers recognized with Rh Awards
May 21, 2024 —
Eight UM faculty members are recognized at the Rh Awards at the May 27 ceremony.
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Class of 2024 celebrated for resilience, perseverance at Spring Convocation
May 17, 2024 —
The newest doctors, dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists to graduate from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences received their degrees on May 16 at morning and afternoon Spring Convocation ceremonies on the Bannatyne campus.
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UM researcher discovers sex-related differences of immune T-cells
May 15, 2024 —
Dr. Janilyn Arsenio’s leading-edge research is trying to understand the differences between male and female immune T-cells, a type of white blood cell that helps the immune system fight germs and protect against disease.
Alumni
UM alumni among 2024 Order of Manitoba recipients
May 14, 2024 —
On Manitoba Day, May 12, the Province of Manitoba announced that 12 highly-accomplished Manitobans will be invested in the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour.