https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Teaching and Learning Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:04:30 GMT 2026-08-10T15:04:30Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/16/the_science_of_winning__dal_health_professor_guides_canada_s_olympic_athletes_to_peak_mental_performance.html For Lori Dithurbide, one of the highlights from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris was the sheer excitement of first getting off the bus and entering the Olympic Village. “That’s when it really hits you — when you see the village and you think, ‘OK, this is what we’ve been preparing for.” School of Health and Human Performance Teaching and Learning Research News Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/16/the_science_of_winning__dal_health_professor_guides_canada_s_olympic_athletes_to_peak_mental_performance.html Dawn Morrison 2024-10-16T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/01/healthcare_s_unsung_heroes___recognizing_and_celebrating_the_importance_of_clinical_instructors.html In a heartfelt celebration of dedication and mentorship, health preceptors and clinical instructors were recently honoured for their critically important role in educating the next generation of health professionals. Teaching and Learning Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2024/10/01/healthcare_s_unsung_heroes___recognizing_and_celebrating_the_importance_of_clinical_instructors.html Dawn Morrison 2024-10-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/04/17/2023_crossroads_interdisciplinary_health_research_conference.html Back in person after a Covid-induced hiatus, the Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference offered undergraduate, graduate, and professional program students the chance to present their health research, and network with professionals from various disciplines. News Research Teaching and Learning Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/04/17/2023_crossroads_interdisciplinary_health_research_conference.html Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer, with files from Crossroads 2023-04-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/03/23/_this_space_is_everything___new_space_for_shag_lab.html After years spent working in conference rooms, personal offices, and via remote online formats, the SHaG team is excited to be working together in their new dedicated space in the Studley gym. Students Teaching and Learning News Research Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/03/23/_this_space_is_everything___new_space_for_shag_lab.html Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer 2023-03-23T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/02/28/a_new_black_canadian_health_course.html After years devoted to its development, a new elective course entitled Centering Black Canadian Health (HLTH 2000) is a much-needed, and highly anticipated, addition to the Faculty of Health’s curriculum. News Innovation Teaching and Learning Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/02/28/a_new_black_canadian_health_course.html Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer 2023-02-28T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/01/04/hahp_s_new_recreation_library_encourages_collaboration.html Based on lending libraries, HAHP’s new Recreation Library is bringing students closer together and providing resources to encourage collaboration. Teaching and Learning Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2023/01/04/hahp_s_new_recreation_library_encourages_collaboration.html Josey Houle, Dal Health Freelance Writer, with files from Dr. Karen Gallant 2023-01-04T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/30/congratulations_to_dal_health_s_2022_award_winners.html The Faculty of Health has had much to celebrate this year, and we’d like to extend our best wishes to all who have been recognized for their outstanding dedication, work and achievements. Teaching and Learning Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/30/congratulations_to_dal_health_s_2022_award_winners.html Jane Doucet 2022-11-30T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/25/creating_healthier_cities.html Dal Health’s Sarah Moore and Sara Kirk are part of a national team to secure research funding to support healthy cities. Teaching and Learning Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/25/creating_healthier_cities.html Jane Doucet 2022-11-25T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/14/faculty_flying_high_.html Two Dal Health faculty members have been honoured with awards from the Canadian Academy of Audiology. Teaching and Learning Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/14/faculty_flying_high_.html Josey Houle, Dal Health Freelance Writer, with files from CAA website 2022-11-14T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/07/a_legacy_of_research_excellence.html Teaching and Learning Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/11/07/a_legacy_of_research_excellence.html Josey Houle, Dal Health Freelance Writer 2022-11-07T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/10/31/3d_printing_and_the_franken_lab.html C3LR Simulation Assistants are using 3D printing and silicone casting to create realistic looking props for health and medical student simulations. Teaching and Learning Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/10/31/3d_printing_and_the_franken_lab.html Josey Houle, Dal Health Freelance Writer 2022-10-31T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/09/12/_the_biggest_help_that_any_of_us_could_imagine_.html Health professionals' interprofessional education (IPE) empowered by partnership between the Centre for Collaborative Clinical Learning and Research (C3LR) and the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) Teaching and Learning Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/09/12/_the_biggest_help_that_any_of_us_could_imagine_.html Josey Houle, Dal Health Communications Intern 2022-09-12T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/09/08/parent_tot_program_engages_dalhousie_s_youngest_employees.html Dalhousie program exposes learners to pediatric patients and their parents Teaching and Learning Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2022/09/08/parent_tot_program_engages_dalhousie_s_youngest_employees.html Kate Rogers 2022-09-08T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/01/28/element_mentoring_program_launches_at_the_school_of_health_administration.html ELEMENT mentoring program launches at the School of Health Administration Innovation Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Research Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2019/01/28/element_mentoring_program_launches_at_the_school_of_health_administration.html Andrew Church 2019-01-28T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/10/24/a_two_way_street__nursing_students_from_dal_and_tanzania_s_muhimbili_university_benefit_from_a_long_standing_partnership.html “Building relationships is incredibly important,” says Nursing professor, Dr. Megan Aston. “It’s a two way street when it comes to learning and teaching.” This philosophy is the basis of a successful 30-year partnership between Dal and Muhimbili University in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania that has impacted the lives and careers of Nursing students from both institutions. Alumni & Friends Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Research Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/10/24/a_two_way_street__nursing_students_from_dal_and_tanzania_s_muhimbili_university_benefit_from_a_long_standing_partnership.html Trudi Smith, with files from Colleen MacDonald 2018-10-24T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/06/08/meet_our_phd_in_health_students.html Since 2015, Dal's PhD in Health program has educated leaders who have the vision and passion to implement fresh approaches and innovative ideas that will transform our healthcare system. Students Teaching and Learning News Research Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/06/08/meet_our_phd_in_health_students.html Trudi Smith 2018-06-08T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/30/grad_profile__discovering_halifax_during_a_life_changing_cruise.html Alejandro Gutierrez Ocampo will cross the stage to receive his Master of Health Administration (MHA) this week, after discovering Halifax and the MHA program by chance while working as an MD on a cruise ship. Citizenship Students Teaching and Learning News Wed, 30 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/30/grad_profile__discovering_halifax_during_a_life_changing_cruise.html Terry Murray-Arnold 2018-05-30T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/30/grad_profile__a_passion_for_mentorship.html Looking back on his childhood growing up in the Bahamas, Mario Rolle points to two main things that shaped him as a person: growing up in poverty, and discovering that even from a young age, he was driven to make a difference. Citizenship Students Teaching and Learning News Wed, 30 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/30/grad_profile__a_passion_for_mentorship.html Dawn Morrison 2018-05-30T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/15/the_youth_project__25_years_of_support_for_the_lgbtq2__community.html In the fall of 1993, Maura Donovan was a student in the Bachelor of Social Work program at Dalhousie about to begin her second field placement. Witnessing the widespread challenges LGBTQ2+ youth experienced, Donovan decided to see if she could start a support program for her field placement. Citizenship Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Tue, 15 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/05/15/the_youth_project__25_years_of_support_for_the_lgbtq2__community.html Colleen MacDonald 2018-05-15T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/04/17/making_things_better_for_misel__health_care_team_challenge_explores_issues_faced_by_indigenous_community.html This year marked the fourth annual interprofessional Health Care Team Challenge held at Dal, but it's the first time the event has focused on a simulated case involving an Indigenous patient. News Students Teaching and Learning Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/04/17/making_things_better_for_misel__health_care_team_challenge_explores_issues_faced_by_indigenous_community.html Noel Pendergast 2018-04-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/22/bridging_the_gaps.html When clients come to the Dalhousie Social Work Clinic, they are often in crisis. They may be without shelter, food or money. They might be dealing with untreated physical or mental health issues. It might be all of these things, and more. Whatever the issues, whether straightforward or complex, the Community Clinic is there to help. Citizenship Alumni & Friends Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/22/bridging_the_gaps.html Dawn Morrison 2018-02-22T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/14/dean_s_message__new_year__new_focus.html Dal's 200th Anniversary gives us an opportunity to reflect on the Faculty's role as a transformative health leader. Citizenship Innovation Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/14/dean_s_message__new_year__new_focus.html Brenda Merritt 2018-02-14T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/08/unfiltered_discussion__how_technology_enables_classroom_candor.html Matt Numer's "Human Sexuality" class is popular with students, in part because of the conversations it sparks. Learn how Dr. Numer uses technology to help create a safe, comfortable space for everyone to participate. News Innovation Teaching and Learning Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/02/08/unfiltered_discussion__how_technology_enables_classroom_candor.html Dawn Morrison 2018-02-08T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/01/25/lions_clubs_make_significant_donation_to_dal_s_hearing_aid_assistance_program.html Members of the Lions Clubs of Nova Scotia were on the Dalhousie campus on January 18 to present funds they raised for the Dalhousie Hearing Aid Assistance Program (DHAAP), offered by the School of Human Communication Disorders. DHAAP provides refurbished hearing aids to low-income seniors who would otherwise not be able to afford them. Citizenship Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/01/25/lions_clubs_make_significant_donation_to_dal_s_hearing_aid_assistance_program.html Dawn Morrison 2018-01-25T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/01/24/a_breath_of_fresh_air__innovative_partnership_helps_nova_scotians_in_need.html The School of Health Sciences is partnering with the Lung Association and the Lions Clubs to help Nova Scotians breathe better. Students in the Respiratory Therapy program are helping to refurbish Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPap) machines for the Lung Association of Nova Scotia’s Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program. Citizenship Innovation Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2018/01/24/a_breath_of_fresh_air__innovative_partnership_helps_nova_scotians_in_need.html Dawn Morrison 2018-01-24T16:00:00Z