https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Dal Health in the News Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:13:11 GMT 2026-06-11T22:13:11Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2026/03/17/an_exercise_program_proves_life_changing_for_this_nova_scotia_cancer_patient__global_news.html Dal Health in the News Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2026/03/17/an_exercise_program_proves_life_changing_for_this_nova_scotia_cancer_patient__global_news.html Dal Health Communications 2026-03-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/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 Dalhousie University 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 https://www.dal.ca/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 https://www.dal.ca/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 Dalhousie University 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 https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2025/05/02/dr__jeff_karabanow___cbc_news.html Dal Health Communications 2025-05-02T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/11/09/n_s__artist_s_unique_project_uses_helmets_to_help_veterans.html Lynette Peters was interviewed by Global Halifax about her work connecting veterans with their creativity through pottery and helping them redefine their lives after making the transition out of military service. Dal Health in the News Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/11/09/n_s__artist_s_unique_project_uses_helmets_to_help_veterans.html Dal Health Communications 2023-11-09T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/06/07/eskasoni_health_care_provider_receives_award_for_helping_keep_his_community_safe_during_pandemic___saltwire_network.html Athanasius Sylliboy, Nurse Practitioner grad is featured in Eskasoni health-care provider receives award for helping keep his community safe during pandemic, Saltwire Network. June 7, 2021. Dal Health in the News Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/06/07/eskasoni_health_care_provider_receives_award_for_helping_keep_his_community_safe_during_pandemic___saltwire_network.html Dal Health 2021-06-07T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/06/07/how_far_away_are_professional_golfers_from_accepting_rangefinders_in_competition____the_conversation.html Researchers in the Faculty of Health including Dr. Heather Neyedli, Dr. Lori Dithurbide and Ben Rittenberg are co-authors of How far away are professional golfers from accepting rangefinders in competition?, The Conversation. June 7, 2021. Dal Health in the News Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/06/07/how_far_away_are_professional_golfers_from_accepting_rangefinders_in_competition____the_conversation.html Dal Health 2021-06-07T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/06/01/velo_bikes_canada_s_national_pedal_poll___global_news_morning_halifax.html Dr. Sara Kirk (School of Health and Human Performance) is the lead for Pedal Poll 2021, a new program that is tracking cycling data in Halifax to show how many bikes are out there, who’s riding them and where. Velo Bikes Canada’s national pedal poll, Global News Morning Halifax. June 1, 2021. Dal Health in the News Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/06/01/velo_bikes_canada_s_national_pedal_poll___global_news_morning_halifax.html Dal Health 2021-06-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/05/11/relationships_during_a_pandemic__how_dating_apps_have_adapted_to_covid_19___the_conversation.html Dal Health in the News Tue, 11 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/05/11/relationships_during_a_pandemic__how_dating_apps_have_adapted_to_covid_19___the_conversation.html Dal Health 2021-05-11T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/05/10/_weanswerthecall___iwk_health.html Dal Health in the News Mon, 10 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/05/10/_weanswerthecall___iwk_health.html Dal Health 2021-05-10T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/05/03/why_nearsightedness_is_on_the_rise_in_children___the_new_york_times.html Dr. Sarah Moore’s (assistant professor, HAHP) research was featured in Why Nearsightedness Is on the Rise in Children, The New York Times. May 3, 2021. Dal Health in the News Mon, 03 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/05/03/why_nearsightedness_is_on_the_rise_in_children___the_new_york_times.html Dal Health 2021-05-03T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/05/01/meet_some_of_the_volunteer_covid_19_testers_who_have__stepped_up_like_crazy____cbc_nova_scotia.html Harriet Wright (fourth-year health promotion student) was featured in Meet some of the volunteer COVID-19 testers who have 'stepped up like crazy', CBC Nova Scotia. May 1, 2021. Dal Health in the News Sat, 01 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/05/01/meet_some_of_the_volunteer_covid_19_testers_who_have__stepped_up_like_crazy____cbc_nova_scotia.html Dal Health 2021-05-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/04/19/three_lessons_learned_from_the_covid_19_global_pandemic_and_how_we_can_prepare_for_the_next_one___the_hill_times.html Our Dean Dr. Brenda Merritt wrote an Op-Ed for The Hill Times titled Three lessons learned from the COVID-19 global pandemic and how we can prepare for the next one. April 19, 2021. Access the article subscription-free! Dal Health in the News Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/04/19/three_lessons_learned_from_the_covid_19_global_pandemic_and_how_we_can_prepare_for_the_next_one___the_hill_times.html Dal Health 2021-04-19T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/04/06/shortage_of_n_b__health_care_providers_forces_student_to_pay_out_of_pocket_to_see_gynecologist___cbc_new_brunswick.html Dal Health in the News Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/04/06/shortage_of_n_b__health_care_providers_forces_student_to_pay_out_of_pocket_to_see_gynecologist___cbc_new_brunswick.html Dal Health 2021-04-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/04/05/vaccine_safety_study___ctv_atlantic.html Dal Health in the News Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/04/05/vaccine_safety_study___ctv_atlantic.html Dal Health 2021-04-05T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/22/qeii_bursaries_aim_to_help_health_care_students_from_diverse_backgrounds___cbc_nova_scotia.html Dal Health in the News Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/22/qeii_bursaries_aim_to_help_health_care_students_from_diverse_backgrounds___cbc_nova_scotia.html Dal Health 2021-03-22T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/19/n_s__nursing_school_offers_training_in_abortion_care_advancements___global_news_halifax.html Dal Health in the News Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/19/n_s__nursing_school_offers_training_in_abortion_care_advancements___global_news_halifax.html Dal Health 2021-03-19T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/15/contact_tracing_puzzle__nova_scotia_nurse_fights_covid_19_one_phone_call_at_a_time___the_chronicle_herald.html Dal Health in the News Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/15/contact_tracing_puzzle__nova_scotia_nurse_fights_covid_19_one_phone_call_at_a_time___the_chronicle_herald.html Dal Health 2021-03-15T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/07/training_underway_for_registered_nurses_in_nova_scotia_to_write_prescriptions___cbc_nova_scotia.html Dal Health in the News Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/07/training_underway_for_registered_nurses_in_nova_scotia_to_write_prescriptions___cbc_nova_scotia.html Dal Health 2021-03-07T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/02/public_health_on_life_support__underfunded_and_underappreciated___halifax_examiner.html Dal Health in the News Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/02/public_health_on_life_support__underfunded_and_underappreciated___halifax_examiner.html Dal Health 2021-03-02T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/02/nova_scotia_woman_on_a_mission_to_get_people_moving__increase_black_representation_in_wellness_community___the_chronicle_herald.html Dal Health in the News Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/02/nova_scotia_woman_on_a_mission_to_get_people_moving__increase_black_representation_in_wellness_community___the_chronicle_herald.html Dal Health 2021-03-02T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/01/new_halifax_pharmacy_aims_to_bridge_gap_in_lgbtq_health_services___cbc_nova_scotia.html Dal Health in the News Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/03/01/new_halifax_pharmacy_aims_to_bridge_gap_in_lgbtq_health_services___cbc_nova_scotia.html Dal Health 2021-03-01T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/01/20/new_video_series_aims_to_help_families_cope_with_the_realities_of_the_pandemic___halifax_examiner.html Dal Health in the News Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/01/20/new_video_series_aims_to_help_families_cope_with_the_realities_of_the_pandemic___halifax_examiner.html Dal Health 2021-01-20T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/01/18/finally__new_brunswick_is_being_sued_for_unlawful_restrictions_on_abortion_access___briarpatch_magazine.html Dal Health in the News Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/01/18/finally__new_brunswick_is_being_sued_for_unlawful_restrictions_on_abortion_access___briarpatch_magazine.html Dal Health 2021-01-18T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/01/15/canada_s_nursing_programs_address_racial_prejudice_in_the_profession___university_affairs.html Dal Health in the News Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/01/15/canada_s_nursing_programs_address_racial_prejudice_in_the_profession___university_affairs.html Dal Health 2021-01-15T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/01/13/lgbtq__canadian_baby_boomers_in_need_of_safer_housing_in_senior_years___the_conversation.html Dal Health in the News Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2021/01/13/lgbtq__canadian_baby_boomers_in_need_of_safer_housing_in_senior_years___the_conversation.html Dal Health 2021-01-13T16:00:00Z