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Study sheds light on B.C. youths’ experiences with mental health services
February 27, 2017 Smiley hates where she lives. It is 2012 and Smiley, a young woman in her early 20s, lives in a single room occupancy (SRO) building in Vancouver.…
Professor Daniel Sellen pursues new opportunity with U of T’s Centre for Child Nutrition and Health
January 9/2017 The Dalla Lana School of Public Health wishes Professor Dan Sellen success as he pursues a new opportunity with U of T’s Centre for Child Nutrition and Health…
U Of T: New Year, New faces and New Areas of Focus
I would like to welcome everyone back and extend my wishes for a prosperous new year. Now that 2017 is well underway, there are some leadership changes and new priorities…
Dr. Suzanne Stewart to lead new institute devoted to health of Indigenous Canadians – OISE
Indigenous scholar thankful for ‘enriching experiences’ at OISE January 27, 2017 After nearly a decade as a leading OISE scholar devoted to improving the lives of Indigenous people, Dr. Suzanne…
New research highlights the importance of culturally safe care for Indigenous patients with diabetes
Monday, January 23, 2017 In Canada, rates of Type 2 diabetes are three to five percent higher in Indigenous peoples when compared to non-Indigenous peoples. Not only this, but Indigenous…
Standing up for mental health at the U of R – URegina
January 23, 2017 Haris Khan has a knack for using humour to tackle some serious issues. Khan is a professional comedian and a fourth-year environmental science student in the faculty…
Indigenous Health Conference to focus on cultural humility – Daily News-McMaster
January 23, 2017 On Saturday, January 28th students, faculty, community members, and Six Nations representatives are invited to attend the McMaster Indigenous Health Conference. The theme of the day will…
Plant-Based Ingredient Could Lead to Improved Tuberculosis Vaccine – Uoguelph.ca
January 23, 2017 The tuberculosis (TB) vaccine hasn’t changed much since it was first used on humans almost a century ago, yet the disease is still prevalent in Canada’s aboriginal…
NOSM to Establish Accredited Medical Physics Residency with Northern Academic Health Sciences Centres
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce another in a long list of collaborations with the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) in Thunder Bay…
Sun Life Financial donation to Laurier community outreach program will address childhood health issues
Dec. 6, 2016 WATERLOO – Sun Life Financial has teamed up with Wilfrid Laurier University in the fight against obesity and chronic disease and has committed $500,000 to launch a…
