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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

Roberta Woodgate and Christina West.

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UM nursing profs recognized for excellence

December 21, 2021 — 
Two faculty members from the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences were recently honoured with prestigious awards from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.

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A sick baby in hospital, hooked up to many wires and tubes.

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UM neonatologist edits book on hypoxic respiratory failure in newborns

December 20, 2021 — 
Book spotlights the work of 80 authors, edited by a team of world experts led by UM's Dr. Shyamala Dakshinamurti.

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Michael Benarroch speaks at a lectern.

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One year since Manitoba’s first COVID-19 vaccine given on Bannatyne campus

December 17, 2021 — 
More than 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been given to Manitobans over the past year, and it all started on the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus

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COVID vaccine vials. // Image from Pixabay

CBC: Manitoba kids under age of 6 part of clinical trial for Moderna’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

December 17, 2021 — 
Roughly 20 Manitoba kids involved in study to see how pediatric vaccine works in children as young as 6 months

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A close-up of a ventilator with tubes running into it.

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UM researchers investigate why being on a ventilator can damage organs

December 16, 2021 — 
A UM research team is examining how being on a ventilator affects a patient’s vascular (circulatory) system, and how those effects may be connected to organ damage beyond the lungs.

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Nursing students practicing skills around a patient's bed

College of Nursing will receive long-term funding to expand nursing seats

December 15, 2021 — 
Investment of $4.3 million will help the College expand, creating 120 new seats in the nursing program.

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Portrait of Dr. Ted Lakowski.

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On Target

December 14, 2021 — 
Dr. Ted Lakowski’s research passion is the relatively new field of epigenetics.

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Three students in masks volunteering in a kitchen.

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Health sciences students spread holiday cheer

December 13, 2021 — 
Students at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have embraced the spirit of giving this holiday season with several volunteer and fundraising activities

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Karen Dunlop in her office.

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Captured by Complexity

December 10, 2021 — 
When Karen Dunlop [BN/90, LLB/93] was a critical care nurse, her analytical mind was drawn to thorny questions, such as how far patients’ rights extend.

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Dr. Joss Reimer at a microphone during a press conference. Manitoba flags in the background.

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Vaccine Voice

December 8, 2021 — 
When Manitobans need the latest news about the provincial rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, Joss Reimer [MD/08, MPH/13] is their official source.

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