News from the Faculty of Health Professions

• International collaboration between Dal Health‑NUI Galway forges important connections for OA research
  An innovative partnership between Dalhousie and NUI Galway has forged important new links between Atlantic Canada and Ireland while advancing osteoarthritis research.
  
• Unstoppable: Michelle Mahoney
  “Overwhelmed,” is how Michelle Mahoney describes her reaction when she heard that the Occupational Therapy’s Class of 2019 had created a student award acknowledging her contributions to the School and the profession of OT as a whole. “I’m so honoured — I can’t tell you how much this award means to me.”
  
• What it Means to Give Back: Will Creene
  Will Creene (BHSc’16 – Radiological Technology) grew up in Bristol, England and moved to NS with his family in 2010. After completing a year of science at Dalhousie University he knew he wanted to work in healthcare and being a tech-minded person he decided to enter the Radiological Technology program, which seemed like a natural fit.
  
• Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Leger
  The President of Shoppers Drug Mart reflects on his time at Dal and the importance of a collaborative approach to leadership.
  
• Dean’s Message: 5 Questions for Cheryl Kozey
  As Dr. Cheryl Kozey’s 13-month term as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Health comes to a close, we asked her to reflect on her time in the role, and what’s next for her and for the Faculty.