/faculty/health/news-events/news.html 17�Թ������� RSS News Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:11:31 GMT 2025-08-21T23:11:31Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/08/19/dal_health_s_school_of_health_administration_and_the_canadian_college_of_health_leaders__cchl__renew_a_strategic_alliance.html Dal’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program has renewed its strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada. News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/08/19/dal_health_s_school_of_health_administration_and_the_canadian_college_of_health_leaders__cchl__renew_a_strategic_alliance.html Dal Health Communications with files from CCHL 2025-08-19T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/08/11/dal_health_phd_student_awarded_prestigious_vanier_scholarship_for_groundbreaking_work_on_sustainable_health_care.html “Receiving a Vanier Scholarship is a great honour, and I’m immensely grateful to have been selected,” says Drew, a PhD student in the Faculty of Health at 17�Թ�������. “On a practical level, it means I can dedicate myself exclusively to this research. But more than that, it’s a signal that this work matters—that building a sustainable public healthcare system in Canada isn’t just a fringe idea, but a recognised national priority.” Students Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/08/11/dal_health_phd_student_awarded_prestigious_vanier_scholarship_for_groundbreaking_work_on_sustainable_health_care.html Dawn Morrison 2025-08-11T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/07/07/grad_profile__advocating_for_culturally_responsive_care.html A moment at Dal that I’ll never forget would have to be Recreation Orientation (Rec O). I still remember it like it was yesterday. I got to meet my professors and faculty members in a not so formal environment where they fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment that gave me the sense of belonging I had been looking for after my first year at Dal. News Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/07/07/grad_profile__advocating_for_culturally_responsive_care.html Dal Health Communications 2025-07-07T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/07/01/unmasking_the__manosphere___dal_health_researcher_explores_online_radicalization__masculinity_and_power.html In the online world where radical ideologies flourish in the shadows, Dr. Luc Cousineau is shining a bright, necessary light. As Co-Director of Research at the Canadian Institute for Far-Right Studies (CIFRS) and a Recreation Management Instructor in the School of Health and Human Performance, he studies how online communities—particularly those focused on anti-equity and masculinist ideologies—form, evolve and exert influence. News Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/07/01/unmasking_the__manosphere___dal_health_researcher_explores_online_radicalization__masculinity_and_power.html Dawn Morrison 2025-07-01T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/07/01/grad_profile__resilience_in_action.html My personal experiences with mental health challenges in my youth sparked an interest in pursuing psychology. After completing my master’s degree in clinical psychology in 2018, I had the opportunity to work as a research assistant on a project exploring resilience and mental health among young Indian adults who had overcome childhood adversities, at IIT Hyderabad in India. News Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/07/01/grad_profile__resilience_in_action.html Dal Health Communications 2025-07-01T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/25/grad_profile__passion_for_patient_centered_hearing_health_care.html I’ve always known that I wanted to work in healthcare, but it wasn’t until I began volunteering with long-term care homes and the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association of NL that I discovered my passion for audiology. News Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/25/grad_profile__passion_for_patient_centered_hearing_health_care.html Dal Health Communications 2025-06-25T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/25/grad_profile__advocating_for_families_as_a_life_long_learner.html Each of my clinical placements had a meaningful impact on my learning. Outside of gaining hands-on clinical experience, they showed me the unique circumstances that each client and their family encounter and how significant our role is in facilitating their wellbeing. News Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/25/grad_profile__advocating_for_families_as_a_life_long_learner.html Dal Health Communications 2025-06-25T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/18/grad_profile__making_change_through_health_leadership.html I’ve always known that I wanted to work in healthcare. There’s something incredibly meaningful about being able to support others when they’re at their most vulnerable. While I initially had a different career path in mind, I truly believe that everything happens for a reason, and that path just wasn’t the right one for me. News Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/18/grad_profile__making_change_through_health_leadership.html Dal Health Communications 2025-06-18T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/16/grad_profile__inspiring_through_sport_and_service.html I have been a student-athlete my entire life. I love learning about wellness and health, human performance, sport psychology, sport management and how to operate at your best to live life to the fullest. Rec management was a mix of wellness, management, health science, and leisure, which fit my interests. News Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/16/grad_profile__inspiring_through_sport_and_service.html Dal Health Communications 2025-06-16T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/12/grad_profile__empowering_community_through_health_care.html For Andrea Paul-McCoy, an Indigenous nurse and Nurse Practitioner (NP) from Natoaganeg First Nation in New Brunswick, nursing was born out of a desire to address the health-care disparities in her community. Growing up in a First Nation, she saw the challenges Indigenous people face including lack of access, disparities, and cultural barriers. News Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/12/grad_profile__empowering_community_through_health_care.html Terry Murray-Arnold 2025-06-12T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/12/grad_profile__a_full_circle_moment.html In this Convocation Q&A, learn about Becky Foster of Mount Hanley, N.S., this year's recipient of the University Medal in Health Sciences with a specialization in diagnostic medical ultrasound. The medal is awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in a department, school, or faculty, among graduates of diploma and baccalaureate programs. News Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/12/grad_profile__a_full_circle_moment.html Dal Health Communications 2025-06-12T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/12/congratulations_class_of_2025_.html Congratulations to all of our Spring 2025 Dal Health graduates! We're so proud of you and we can't wait to see what you do next! News Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/06/12/congratulations_class_of_2025_.html Dal Health Communications 2025-06-12T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/05/28/dalhousie_s_faculty_of_health_thanks_paris_orthotics_ltd__for_transformative_gift_advancing_biomechanics_education_and_research.html 17�Թ�������’s Faculty of Health is proud to recognize and express deep gratitude to Paris Orthotics Ltd. for a generous donation that is transforming the future of biomechanics education, research, and care. The gift of state-of-the-art equipment to the School of Health and Human Performance has enabled the creation of an advanced research and treatment space in the Dalplex—offering unprecedented learning and research opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers. News Wed, 28 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/05/28/dalhousie_s_faculty_of_health_thanks_paris_orthotics_ltd__for_transformative_gift_advancing_biomechanics_education_and_research.html Dal Health Communications 2025-05-28T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/05/14/dalhousie_university_working_to_make_nursing_more_inclusive___global_news.html As the world celebrates Nurses Week, faculty at 17�Թ������� are working to make nursing more inclusive for Indigenous and Mi’kmaw students and patients. Dal Health in the News Wed, 14 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/05/14/dalhousie_university_working_to_make_nursing_more_inclusive___global_news.html Dal Health Communications 2025-05-14T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/05/02/dr__jeff_karabanow___cbc_news.html Social workers can play a large role in supporting people through trauma after a disaster, says a 17�Թ������� professor who was part of a two-day conference in Halifax this week. Jeff Karabanow, who teaches social work at Dal, was among the scholars from Canada and around the world who gathered on Thursday and Friday to discuss responses to climate change and disasters and to share lessons learned. Dal Health in the News Fri, 02 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/05/02/dr__jeff_karabanow___cbc_news.html Dal Health Communications 2025-05-02T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/04/21/courtney_pennell_lighting_the_path.html When Courtney Pennell stepped into her new role with Tajikeimɨk as Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Education Specialist, it wasn’t just a career move—it was a full-circle moment. A registered nurse with nearly a decade of experience, a mother, a researcher, and a proud member of Wasoqopa’q First Nation, Pennell carries with her a fierce dedication to supporting Indigenous nursing students across Kjipuktuk and beyond. News School of Nursing Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/04/21/courtney_pennell_lighting_the_path.html Dawn Morrison, with files from the IWK 2025-04-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/03/26/belief_in_leadership__new_kinesiology_course_offers_lessons_from_lasso.html For fans of the hit Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso, a new course at 17�Թ������� is generating excitement, offering opportunities for students to “be curious, not judgemental.” News School of Health and Human Performance Innovation Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/03/26/belief_in_leadership__new_kinesiology_course_offers_lessons_from_lasso.html Dawn Morrison 2025-03-26T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/03/17/two_dal_health_graduate_students_heading_to_the_3mt_finals.html Jasmine Friedrich Yap (MSc Rehabilitation Research) and Madeline Kwan (MSc Kinesiology) are taking the main stage this week in Dal’s 3MT finals. Students Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/03/17/two_dal_health_graduate_students_heading_to_the_3mt_finals.html Stephanie Brown 2025-03-17T15:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/03/04/breaking_the_cycle__rethinking_substance_use__stigma__and_social_inequities_in_canada.html Substance use is a reality for many Canadians, whether it involves a glass of wine after work, cannabis use, prescription medications, or illicit drugs. Yet, the way society responds to different substances—and the people who use them—is far from equal. Legal, healthcare, and social policies often disproportionately impact marginalized populations, reinforcing existing inequities and limiting access to essential services. News Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/03/04/breaking_the_cycle__rethinking_substance_use__stigma__and_social_inequities_in_canada.html Dawn Morrison 2025-03-04T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/01/07/top_10_dal_health_stories_of_2024.html Check out the top 10 stories of 2024 News Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/01/07/top_10_dal_health_stories_of_2024.html Stephanie Brown 2025-01-07T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/29/cards_for_care__semester_three_nursing_students_collect__1_600_for_mosh.html This fall, Semester 3 nursing students collected close to $1,600 in donations of small denomination gift cards and bus tickets to donate to MOSH (Mobile Outreach Street Health). Students Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/29/cards_for_care__semester_three_nursing_students_collect__1_600_for_mosh.html Terry Murray-Arnold 2024-11-29T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/22/master_of_health_administration_grad_continuing_cancer_research_in_phd_in_health_program.html When Faramarz Jalili (MHA’24) started the Master of Health Administration program, he had extensive education in pharmacy and health-care economics. School of Health Administration Students Alumni & Friends News Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/22/master_of_health_administration_grad_continuing_cancer_research_in_phd_in_health_program.html Stephanie Brown 2024-11-22T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/15/swab_rx_study_aims_to_expand_sexual_health_services_in_pharmacies.html An innovative new study (SWAB-Rx) aims to provide a comprehensive suite of sexual health services, including gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and treatment, directly in pharmacy settings. Dr. Kyle Wilby, Director of the College of Pharmacy at 17�Թ�������, is the co-principal investigator of the study. Research Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/15/swab_rx_study_aims_to_expand_sexual_health_services_in_pharmacies.html Dawn Morrison 2024-11-15T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/04/master_of_science_in_occupational_therapy_grad_passionate_about_sustainability_in_health_care.html Ellen Petrie (MScOT ’24) applied to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy because it aligned with her value of serving others. “I knew through volunteering and from student jobs that I wanted a career where I got the chance to work with people every day to achieve their goals. And that is exactly what this degree has given me.” School of Occupational Therapy News Alumni & Friends Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/11/04/master_of_science_in_occupational_therapy_grad_passionate_about_sustainability_in_health_care.html Stephanie Brown 2024-11-04T16:00:00Z /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/24/msc__rehabilitation_research__grad_explores_passion_for_science_communication.html Juliet Rowe’s research journey started at the University of Victoria where she studied under Dr. Olav Krigolson, a 17�Թ������� alum. She was awarded an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award, which solidified her passion for the research process and ultimately guided her decision to pursue graduate studies. Students Alumni & Friends School of Physiotherapy News Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/24/msc__rehabilitation_research__grad_explores_passion_for_science_communication.html Stephanie Brown 2024-10-24T15:00:00Z