Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
Bisons raise academic bar for fifth straight year
October 22, 2021 —
At the completion of the 2020-21 season, 188 of the 360 University of Manitoba student-athletes qualified for U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status
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New nurses graduate in virtual ceremony
October 21, 2021 —
The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences welcomes 110 new graduates to the nursing profession on Oct. 21 in a virtual pinning ceremony ahead of an afternoon UM virtual Fall Convocation ceremony
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UM health research projects awarded more than $12 million in federal funding
October 20, 2021 —
Studies focused on Inuit wellness in Manitoba and on severe tooth decay in First Nations and Métis children are among 19 UM projects to receive recent grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
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Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics on the rise in Manitoba: UM study
October 19, 2021 —
Manitoba doctors are increasingly prescribing antibiotics for conditions that generally should not be treated with these drugs, a University of Manitoba study has found
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Renowned children’s diabetes researcher wins international prize
October 18, 2021 —
Dr. Heather Dean, professor emeritus of pediatrics and child health in the Max Rady College of Medicine, has been awarded the 2021 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine.
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Rehab sciences alum shares long-COVID experience
October 15, 2021 —
A College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences alumna recently shared her experience with the lingering effects of COVID-19 as part of the college’s Illuminate Speaker Series.
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COVID throws curve for new nurses, student researcher learns
October 14, 2021 —
Newly graduated nurses are dealing with a higher level of stress and anxiety as they join the workforce in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a third-year international student in the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences learned this summer.
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Comprehensive UM study on COVID-19 patterns in MB identifies most vulnerable
October 13, 2021 —
A new research study out of the University of Manitoba has found that those who live in Northern Manitoba, have lower income or live in long-term care (LTC) facilities are the most vulnerable to COVID-19
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Membership at Wellness Institute or Reh-Fit Centre dramatically improves health, 10-year study finds
October 12, 2021 —
Belonging to a certified medical fitness facility like Winnipeg’s Wellness Institute or Reh-Fit Centre lowers a person’s risk of dying by 60 per cent, compared with a similar person who does not attend such a facility, new research shows
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Benches promote connection, mental health for students and community
October 8, 2021 —
Two new benches that offer more than a place to rest were recently installed by the College of Nursing, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.