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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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Winnipeg Free Press: U of M head of orthopedic surgery to chair provincial task force on reducing backlog

December 8, 2021 — 
Task force will be chaired by Dr. Peter MacDonald, who has served as head of orthopedic surgery at the University of Manitoba’s Max Rady College of Medicine since 2007

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Meghan Azad, UM researcher in pediatric health sits in an office at a desk next to a computer.

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UM scientist named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40

December 7, 2021 — 
Dr. Meghan Azad, an international expert on how children’s experiences in the womb and during infancy shape lifelong health, was recently honoured as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2021

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Health of First Nations people in Manitoba worsened compared with other Manitobans

December 6, 2021 — 
Over the past 20 years, the health of First Nations people in Manitoba has worsened, according to key health and health care indicators, found new research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal

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Marcia Finalyson.

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Enabling Self-Care

December 3, 2021 — 
Marcia Finlayson [BMROT/87, M.Sc./95, PhD/99] is internationally recognized for her work to improve the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly as they age.

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December UM Community Events 2021

December 2021 UM Community Events

December 2, 2021 — 
This December explore University of Manitoba’s wide range of events. Choose from an outdoor science exhibit, a visit with Santa or entertaining trivia night and more!

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A mother helps a child open a gift.

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Holiday Basket Program to ease families’ seasonal stress

November 26, 2021 — 
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Family Centre is brightening the holiday season for families with its new Holiday Basket Program, which is accepting donations.

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At a clinic in Nairobi, Kenya, a nurse or doctor examines the hand of a seated patient.

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Rady Faculty students offered work experiences in seven African nations

November 24, 2021 — 
The Achieving Equity and Global EDI-D-I Competence in the Canadian Health Sector Workforce program will help under-represented students from UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences participate in work placements in Africa

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