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Dawn Morrison  –  Research
Friday, November 15, 2024
An innovative new study (SWAB-Rx) aims to provide a comprehensive suite of sexual health services, including gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and treatment, directly in pharmacy settings. Dr. Kyle Wilby, Director of the College of Pharmacy at HÂþ»­ University, is the co-principal investigator of the study.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Ellen Petrie (MScOT ’24) applied to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy because it aligned with her value of serving others. “I knew through volunteering and from student jobs that I wanted a career where I got the chance to work with people every day to achieve their goals. And that is exactly what this degree has given me.â€
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Juliet Rowe’s research journey started at the University of Victoria where she studied under Dr. Olav Krigolson, a HÂþ»­ alum. She was awarded an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award, which solidified her passion for the research process and ultimately guided her decision to pursue graduate studies.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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.â€
Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer  –  Alumni & Friends
Friday, October 4, 2024
The first in her family to complete a bachelor’s degree, Bachelor of Health Science in Respiratory Therapy (BHSc RT) graduate Emma Taylor is thrilled by and thankful for all that she has learned at Dal so far.
Dawn Morrison  –  Teaching and Learning
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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.
Josey Houle, Dal Health freelance writer  –  News, School of Health Administration, Alumni & Friends
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
During his time in HÂþ»­â€™s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, Vinayak Thapar was thrilled to improve his research skills, participate in experiential learning opportunities, and be part of a diverse cohort.
Submitted by Janet Dunphy (BA 90, BAHC 92, MA 93)  –  Alumni & Friends
Monday, September 23, 2024
With so much happening in our world, we can become complacent and easily forget the plight of others. Upon hearing of the shortage situation in Cuba, I decided to put together a mini-humanitarian trip to Varadero and three local pharmacists including two Dal grads made it possible!
Dal Health Communications  –  News
Friday, September 6, 2024
The Faculty of Health invited applications for a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in ‘Anti-Racism in Health Professions Education and Practice’ to be situated in the School of Nursing. We are very pleased to announce the appointment of tenured Full Professor Dr. OmiSoore Dryden to this role, starting July 1, 2025.
Stephanie Brown  –  School of Social Work
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
When the war in Ukraine started and Canada welcomed some Ukrainian refugees – Dr. Raluca Bejan became interested in the difference in their reception vs. the recent refugee wave from Afghanistan. Dr. Bejan, School of Social Work, is an expert in migrant and refugee issues, and has recently released findings of a study looking at the inequalities of Canada’s reception of refugees from Ukraine versus Afghanistan.

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