rehabilitation sciences News Archive

June 26, 2015 — 
What is the role of occupational therapy in primary care? That was one of the research areas showcased when the Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of RehabilitationSciences hosted the 11th annual Master of Occupational Therapy Independent Study Symposium June 25.

April 15, 2015 — 
Since it was first introduced in 2006, the University of Manitoba Emerging Leader Award has recognized the outstanding contributions of U of M students to the university and the community.

March 19, 2015 — 
Winter in Manitoba is challenging for even the most able bodied, but can present unique challenges for those with mobility issues.

March 9, 2015 — 
More than 220 faculty, staff and students attended the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Town Hall Feb. 27 at Bannatyne & Ft. Garry campuses to learn more about the new deanery and updates on the FHS sub-committee proposals.

February 23, 2015 — 
When respiratory therapy department head Andrew West was approached by the Millennium Academy, a Saudi Arabian educational institution, seeking assistance in developing a new respiratory therapy degree program, he wasn't all that surprised.

February 5, 2015 — 
The Helen Glass Centre for Nursing on the Fort Garry campus became a simulated hospital ward on January 31 for students participating in the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Dayshift event.

January 23, 2015 — 
The newly established Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) hosted its very own version of “Dragon’s Den” yesterday at the Bannatyne campus as part of the Forging our Future inaugural symposium.

January 21, 2015 — 
The landscape of health care is rapidly changing. Practitioners from different fields are finding new ways to work together to improve patient care. This shift is happening at the University of Manitoba. Working with the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT), students from Pharmacy, Social work, and Rehabilitation Sciences provided a presentation to Pharmacy Technician students, teaching the role of each practitioner within a Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.

November 5, 2014 — 
Breaking the Cycle of Violence, a presentation staged by a group of second-year College of Rehabilitation Sciences Occupational Therapy students, shone a light on how youth and gang violence has an impact on the health profession and the steps that can be taken to curb this violent trend.

October 31, 2014 — 
Break the Silence, a presentation held over lunch at the Brodie Centre on October 30, highlighted the issues facing those who struggle with mental health issues with moving presentations from Sherri Matsumoto and Jane Burpee.