Dalhousie RSS News - Teaching and Learning https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Teaching and Learning Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:15:06 GMT 2024-03-29T11:15:06Z 2023 Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference welcomes hundreds of students from across Canada 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 ‘This space is everything’: New space for SHaG Lab 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 A new Black Canadian health course creates space for more EDI education 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 HAHP’s new Recreation Library encourages collaboration 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 Congratulations to Dal Health’s 2022 award winners 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 Creating healthier cities 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 Faculty flying high! 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 A Legacy of Research Excellence 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 3D printing and the Franken‑lab 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 ‘The biggest help that any of us could imagine’ 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 Parent Tot program engages Dalhousie’s youngest employees 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 ELEMENT mentoring program launches at the School of Health Administration 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 A Two‑Way Street: Nursing Students from Dal and Tanzania's Muhimbili University Benefit from a Long‑Standing Partnership 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 Future leaders in healthcare: Meet our PhD in Health students 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 Grad Profile: Discovering Halifax during a life‑changing cruise 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 Grad Profile: A passion for mentorship 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 The Youth Project: 25 years of support for the LGBTQ2+ community 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 Making things better for Misel: Health Care Team Challenge explores issues faced by Indigenous community 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 Bridging the Gaps 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 Dean's Message: New Year, New Focus 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 Unfiltered discussion: How technology enables classroom candor 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 Lions Clubs make significant donation to Dal's Hearing Aid Assistance Program 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 A breath of fresh air: Innovative partnership helps Nova Scotians in need 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 Dal Health shines at North America's leading Interprofessional Health Education Conference https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/10/20/dal_health_shines_at_north_america_s_leading_interprofessional_health_education_conference.html From October 1st-4th 2017, a contingent of Faculty of Health researchers, alum, students and staff met with colleagues from across the continent for the Collaborating Across Borders (CAB) interprofessional health care and collaborative practice conference. The large Dal contingent presented on a broad range of topics from designing and delivering interprofessional education (IPE) curriculum to evaluating IPE courses and researching IPE impact. Partnerships News Teaching and Learning Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/10/20/dal_health_shines_at_north_america_s_leading_interprofessional_health_education_conference.html Laura Hynes Jenkins 2017-10-20T15:00:00Z Student Perspective: Collaborating Across Borders Interprofessional Conference https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/10/16/student_perspective_collaborating_across_borders.html Nursing Master's student Jeff LeBrun joined the conversation around interprofessional health education, policy and research at the CAB VI Conference in Banff. Students Teaching and Learning Partnerships News Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/news-events/news/2017/10/16/student_perspective_collaborating_across_borders.html Jeff LeBrun 2017-10-16T15:00:00Z