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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
ʹڲapp’s Faculty of Health is proud to recognize and express deep gratitude to Paris Orthotics Ltd. for a generous donation that is transforming the future of biomechanics education, research, and care. The gift of state-of-the-art equipment to the School of Health and Human Performance has enabled the creation of an advanced research and treatment space in the Dalplex—offering unprecedented learning and research opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
As the world celebrates Nurses Week, faculty at ʹڲapp are working to make nursing more inclusive for Indigenous and Mi’kmaw students and patients.
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Friday, May 2, 2025
Social workers can play a large role in supporting people through trauma after a disaster, says a ʹڲapp 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.
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Monday, April 21, 2025
When Courtney Pennell stepped into her new role with Tajikeimɨk as Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Education Specialist, it wasn’t just a career move—it was a full-circle moment. A registered nurse with nearly a decade of experience, a mother, a researcher, and a proud member of Wasoqopa’q First Nation, Pennell carries with her a fierce dedication to supporting Indigenous nursing students across Kjipuktuk and beyond.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
For fans of the hit Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso, a new course at ʹڲapp is generating excitement, offering opportunities for students to “be curious, not judgemental.”
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Monday, March 17, 2025
Jasmine Friedrich Yap (MSc Rehabilitation Research) and Madeline Kwan (MSc Kinesiology) are taking the main stage this week in Dal’s 3MT finals.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Substance use is a reality for many Canadians, whether it involves a glass of wine after work, cannabis use, prescription medications, or illicit drugs. Yet, the way society responds to different substances—and the people who use them—is far from equal. Legal, healthcare, and social policies often disproportionately impact marginalized populations, reinforcing existing inequities and limiting access to essential services.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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Friday, November 29, 2024
This fall, Semester 3 nursing students collected close to $1,600 in donations of small denomination gift cards and bus tickets to donate to MOSH (Mobile Outreach Street Health).
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Friday, November 22, 2024
When Faramarz Jalili (MHA’24) started the Master of Health Administration program, he had extensive education in pharmacy and health-care economics.