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Connecting Public Health and Primary Care

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Think Tank participants (L-R) - Kristin MacLellan, Ruth Martin-Meisner, Linda Young, Patricia Austin, Ruta Valaitis, Lisa Grandy, Fred Burge, Donna Meagher-Stewart, Paula English. (Photo - Nick Pearce)

As part of the project, “Strengthening Primary Health Care through Primary Health Care and Public Health Collaboration,” Dalhousie recently hosted a Think Tank that brought together more than 65 policy makers, representatives from national and provincial organizations, administrators, educators, researchers, managers and front-line staff from across Nova Scotia. The project is sponsored by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation and is led by Ruta Valatis of McMaster University. Donna Meagher-Stewart (Nursing) is Nova Scotia site lead and Ruth Martin-Meisner (Nursing) is a co-investigator on the project. To learn more, read the story in DalNews.

Sandra Crowell wins DPMG Award for Outstanding Achievement

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Vice-President Ken Burt with five of this year's DPMG Award winners (from left) - Blair Westhaver, Susan Robertson, Sandra Crowell, Krista Cross and Pamela Bourque. (Natalie Mike photo)

Congratulations to Sandra Crowell (Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre) who was recognized with an Award for Outstanding Achievement at this year’s DPMG Conference. Sandra was among six award winners, and she was singled out for her ability to ensure that knowledge generated through research grants at Dalhousie is shared locally, nationally and internationally. She was also commended as a leader in creating communities of researchers, and ensuring research findings are translated into effective and appropriate policies and programs.

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Dr. Carolyn Campbell elected President of CASWE

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Dr. Carolyn Campbell and Alana MacKenzie (CASWE Student Delegate) participating in a solidarity rally for the striking students in Quebec at the CASWE Conference and Annual Meeting.

Dr. Carolyn Campbell (School of Social Work) was elected President of the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) on May 29th, 2012. CASWE is a national organization of social work Faculties, Schools and Colleges that offers accreditation and professional development services to its members. Dr. Campbell was elected to a three-year term as President, beginning in June of 2012.

Exploring the Human Animal Bond

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Dr. Cassandra Hanrahan

Dr. Cassandra Hanrahan – a faculty member in the School of Social Work, and Dr. Olivier Berreville – who has a PhD in Biology from Dalhousie and works in the area of humane education, spent the second and third week of June travelling to various regions of the province presenting information on Human Animal Bonds (HAB).  They also presented information on a provincial survey conducted in 2011 that explored the knowledge and inclusion of human-companion animal bonds in social work practice in Nova Scotia.  These presentations were very successful, and received with enthusiasm by social work practitioners, supervisors and students.  Dr. Hanrahan was delighted with the energy and interest that the province displayed for this new area of research.  Future plans include publications on the provincial survey results, a possible two day conference pertaining to HAB in social work practices in 2014 and the development of an information network where practitioners, researchers and students can share and stay up-to-date with information about human-companion animal bonds in social work practice.

The research and dissemination activities are funded by the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF) through the Development & Innovative Grant Program.  Dr. Hanrahan would like to thank the regional representatives of the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers who assisted in coordinating the knowledge transfer sessions, and Caila Aubé, MA student in Health and Human Performance the project’s research assistant.

 

SHA Convocation Breakfast

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The 2012 Graduation Breakfast gets underway.

On Monday, May 28th the School of Health Administration hosted a breakfast for graduates and their families. The morning provided an opportunity to reflect on life at the School, celebrate the many student achievements and share in the joy of academic success. Dr. Joseph Byrne offered words of encouragement to the students and wished them well as they embark on their careers as health administrators. The School was also pleased to present the inaugural IPHE certificates to graduates fulfilling the IPHE requirements. Congratulations to all!

MHA graduate Alexandra Hill-Mann receives her IPHE certificate from Dr. Joe Byrne

 

MHA graduates Ashley Ryer, Alexandra Hill-Mann and Sida (Vanessa) Wu display their IPHE certificates.

Student Congratulations – Scotia Scholarships

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The Scotia Scholarship is a funding opportunity available under the NSHRF Research Trainee Funding Program. It is intended to provide financial support to high caliber trainees engaged in health research related academic study at Nova Scotia universities.  The goal of the Scotia Scholarship is to support the development of the next generation of highly qualified health researchers and leaders in the Nova Scotia

The goal of the Scotia Scholarship is to support the development of the next generation of highly qualified health researchers and leaders in the Nova Scotia health research enterprise.

 

2012-2013 Funded Recipients (Doctorate Level)

Robert J. Allan
Interdisciplinary PhD Program
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Supervisor: Lynne Robinson

Rebecca Earle
School of Nursing
Faculty of Health Professions
Supervisor: Margot Latimer

Annette Elliott Rose
School of Nursing
Faculty of Health Professions
Supervisor: Gail Tomblin Murphy

 

2012-2013 Funded Recipients (Master Level)

Elizabeth Burrows
School of Health and Human Performance
Faculty of Health Professions
Supervisors: Angela Thompson and Melanie Keats

Jennifer Finbow
School of Human Communication Disorders
Faculty of Health Professions
Supervisor: Rachel Caissie

Tarra Penney
School of Health and Human Performance
Faculty of Health Professions
Supervisor: Sara Kirk

Kendra Read
Applied Human Nutrition
Professional Studies (MSVU)
Supervisors: Patricia Williams and Sara Kirk

Bonita Squires
School of Human Communication Disorders
Faculty of Health Professions
Supervisors: Elizabeth Kay-Raining Bird

Iwona A. Tatarkiewicz
School of Health and Human Performance
Faculty of Health Professions
Supervisor: Susan Hutchinson

CPA Congress Awards

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Carolyn King and Gail Wainwright

At the recent Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress in Saskatoon, two faculty members in the School of Physiotherapy were honoured with awards:

  • Carolyn King (Assistant Professor) was awarded Life Membership.  This award is recognition from her peers of her contributions to the physiotherapy profession and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association through outstanding service for over 25 years at both local and national levels.
  • Gail Wainwright (Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education) received the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Mentorship Award.  This award is given in recognition of outstanding and enthusiastic contributions as a mentor of students and new physiotherapists.

Congratulations to both Carolyn and Gail on their achievements!

Faculty Congratulations – Dr. Shaun Boe

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Dr. Shaun Boe

 

Congratulations to Dr. Shaun Boe (School of Physiotherapy and Department of Psychiatry) who has been awarded the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Research Scholarship for New Career Scientists.   Dr. Boe has been given this prestigious scholarship in recognition of his work in examining basic and clinical aspects of rehabilitation to optimize functional recovery post-stroke with mentor Gail Eskes (Department of Psychiatry).

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Research Scholarship is a salary award intended for applicants with a Masters and/or Doctorate degree and with credential(s) in a regulated accredited health discipline.  The objective is to attract and foster cardiovascular or cerebrovascular investigators from a variety of health disciplines.  Each application is considered to be a joint submission by the applicant and the identified mentor.

To learn more about this award, read the full story on the PT Matters blog.

Impact Faculty Leadership Award – Megan Riordon

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Dr. Anita Unruh and Megan Riordon pose with the Impact Award pennant


At the recent Dalhousie Student Impact Awards, Pharmacy student Megan Riordon was honoured with the Faculty Leadership Award for Health Professions. The award is presented to a student in good academic standing in each Dalhousie Faculty who exemplifies the highest level of passion for their discipline, takes initative in creating new opportunities and encourages their peers to engage in Faculty events. Winners positively impact other students and the reputation of their Faculty at Dalhousie and outside of the classroom.

Megan was recognized for her contributions to the Pharmacy Grad Class 2012 committee as fourth year class representative, her participation in organizing charitable events as a member of the Dalhousie Student Pharmacy Society, her participation in Dalhousie intramurals, being a member of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and a delegate on their national council and assisting with a national student conference to be held in Halifax for Pharmacy Development Week 2012.

Congratulations to Megan on all her achievements!

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