February 2021

‘A Rewarding Profession’: The first Black Nova Scotian to graduate from the College of Pharmacy, Bruce Johnson, reflects on career and community

Dawn Morrison with files from Dalhousie University Alumni – News, Alumni & Friends

Thursday, February 25, 2021

When Bruce Johnson (BScPH’74) decided to attend the Dalhousie College of Pharmacy more than 40 years ago, he didn’t realize he’d be making history as the first black Nova Scotian to graduate from the College in the province.

Dal Health grad student creating representation in fitness for the Black community

Stephanie Brown – News

Friday, February 12, 2021

“Look at us, we’re here, we’re doing this – you can too.” That’s what Joy Chiekwe says is the goal behind the newly formed Black Wellness Cooperative, a group of Black health & wellness professionals in Nova Scotia dedicated to creating connections in underrepresented communities.

Dr. Theresa Tam gives kudos to Dal course on addressing stigma in Canada’s health system

Terry Murray-Arnold with files from DAL IPHE – News

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

To say Canada’s CPHO (Chief Public Health Officer) Dr. Theresa Tam is busy these days would be an understatement. Dr. Tam is the lead health professional in the country and advises Canada’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, Dalhousie University Faculty of Health’s Dr. Sherry Huybers (School of Health and Human Performance) was pleasantly surprised to get kudos and a personal thank you from Dr. Tam.

Dr. Barb Hamilton‑Hinch appointed Assistant Vice‑Provost Equity and Inclusion

Stephanie Brown (with files from Dr. Theresa Rajack-Talley, Vice-Provost Equity & Inclusion) – News

Monday, February 1, 2021

The Faculty of Health is pleased to congratulate Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch on her appointment as Dalhousie’s Assistant Vice-Provost Equity and Inclusion.