Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

January 26, 2022 — 
The conversation around mental health will take centre stage during the 12th annual Bell Let’s Talk campaign Jan. 26. This occurs at a time when many are feeling heightened stress of yet another surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, a return to remote working/learning, and on top of it a bout of especially cold and snowy winter weather.   

January 24, 2022 — 
Community health sciences professor Dr. Evelyn Forget and research assistant Hannah Owczar shine a light on those who would be most impacted by basic income in Radical Trust: Basic Income for Complicated Lives by amplifying the stories of those who are often left out of the dialogue around public policy

January 17, 2022 — 
Dr. Vimi Mutalik peers intently into the large microscope on her office desk. It’s the tool she uses to make a difference in the world.

January 14, 2022 — 
While COVID-related public health restrictions have put a pause on much of her research, Genevieve Thompson [BN/97, MN/03, PhD/07] says the pandemic is having a positive effect on the future of her work.

January 13, 2022 — 
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is calling on senior students and residents across its five colleges in an effort to support the health-care workforces of First Nations communities.

January 12, 2022 — 
Chairs in nutrition, health economics and extreme astrophysics

January 10, 2022 — 
Lanette Siragusa, a familiar face to Manitobans for her position in the province’s COVID-19 fight, says she hopes to be an asset to UM when she assumes her new dual role as vice-dean, education for the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and associate director of Ongomiizwin – Health Services

January 6, 2022 — 
“I’m interested in where research intersects with activism and human rights,” says UM's Dr. Robert Lorway, Canada Research Chair in global intervention politics and social transformation.

December 23, 2021 — 
There are many success stories to celebrate

December 23, 2021 — 
Season's greetings! It has been an eventful year. I hope that all of you in our Rady Faculty community get some well-deserved rest and are able to spend time with loved ones, either virtually or in person, over this university break. Keep in mind that it's also a time to remember those who have less and those who struggle through this season, based on their circumstances.