Dal Health
@dalhealth.bsky.social
We are leaders in innovative research, collaborative partnerships and diverse health programming. One of Dalhousie University’s largest Faculties. www.dal.ca/health
Help us celebrate 30 years of nursing education in Yarmouth!
We want to highlight our incredible Yarmouth BScN alumni. Share your own journey or the story of a colleague, friend or loved one: surveys.novascotia.ca/Yarmouth30
@novascotiahealth.bsky.social
We want to highlight our incredible Yarmouth BScN alumni. Share your own journey or the story of a colleague, friend or loved one: surveys.novascotia.ca/Yarmouth30
@novascotiahealth.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Help us celebrate 30 years of nursing education in Yarmouth!
We want to highlight our incredible Yarmouth BScN alumni. Share your own journey or the story of a colleague, friend or loved one: surveys.novascotia.ca/Yarmouth30
@novascotiahealth.bsky.social
We want to highlight our incredible Yarmouth BScN alumni. Share your own journey or the story of a colleague, friend or loved one: surveys.novascotia.ca/Yarmouth30
@novascotiahealth.bsky.social
Thanks to an incredible gift from Paris Orthotics, we are making strides in transforming the future of biomechanics education. The equipment has already been used in student-led research, including an honours thesis exploring jumping dynamics in individuals with lateral ankle sprains.
Dalhousie’s Faculty of Health receives transformative gift from Paris Orthotics Ltd.
State-of-the-art equipment from Paris Orthotics to Faculty of Health will help advance biomechanics education and research.
www.dal.ca
June 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Thanks to an incredible gift from Paris Orthotics, we are making strides in transforming the future of biomechanics education. The equipment has already been used in student-led research, including an honours thesis exploring jumping dynamics in individuals with lateral ankle sprains.
The latest edition of the Healthy Populations Journal is out, and it's all about interprofessional education!
Articles in this issue are written from student perspectives and experiences working in IPE settings as student healthcare professionals.
Check it out! ojs.library.dal.ca/hpj/issue/vi...
Articles in this issue are written from student perspectives and experiences working in IPE settings as student healthcare professionals.
Check it out! ojs.library.dal.ca/hpj/issue/vi...
June 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The latest edition of the Healthy Populations Journal is out, and it's all about interprofessional education!
Articles in this issue are written from student perspectives and experiences working in IPE settings as student healthcare professionals.
Check it out! ojs.library.dal.ca/hpj/issue/vi...
Articles in this issue are written from student perspectives and experiences working in IPE settings as student healthcare professionals.
Check it out! ojs.library.dal.ca/hpj/issue/vi...
Next week, communities across Nova Scotia will join the global celebration of the UN's International Day of Play.
The day highlights play as a universal right and a cornerstone for healthy childhoods 🤸♂️
@sflkirk.bsky.social www.dal.ca/.../media_re....
The day highlights play as a universal right and a cornerstone for healthy childhoods 🤸♂️
@sflkirk.bsky.social www.dal.ca/.../media_re....
May 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Next week, communities across Nova Scotia will join the global celebration of the UN's International Day of Play.
The day highlights play as a universal right and a cornerstone for healthy childhoods 🤸♂️
@sflkirk.bsky.social www.dal.ca/.../media_re....
The day highlights play as a universal right and a cornerstone for healthy childhoods 🤸♂️
@sflkirk.bsky.social www.dal.ca/.../media_re....
Courtney Pennell and Dr. Margot Latimer, School of Nursing, talk to @globalnews.ca about the work they are doing to make nursing more inclusive for Indigenous and Mi’kmaw students and patients.
Watch the video now: bit.ly/4jjGKcw
Watch the video now: bit.ly/4jjGKcw
May 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Courtney Pennell and Dr. Margot Latimer, School of Nursing, talk to @globalnews.ca about the work they are doing to make nursing more inclusive for Indigenous and Mi’kmaw students and patients.
Watch the video now: bit.ly/4jjGKcw
Watch the video now: bit.ly/4jjGKcw
Nominate a Dal Health researcher for the Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award!
The award recognizes a researcher whose work has benefitted Nova Scotians by tangibly improving the economy, environment, healthcare system, or society. The deadline is May 15th.
researchns.ca/public-impac...
The award recognizes a researcher whose work has benefitted Nova Scotians by tangibly improving the economy, environment, healthcare system, or society. The deadline is May 15th.
researchns.ca/public-impac...
May 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Nominate a Dal Health researcher for the Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award!
The award recognizes a researcher whose work has benefitted Nova Scotians by tangibly improving the economy, environment, healthcare system, or society. The deadline is May 15th.
researchns.ca/public-impac...
The award recognizes a researcher whose work has benefitted Nova Scotians by tangibly improving the economy, environment, healthcare system, or society. The deadline is May 15th.
researchns.ca/public-impac...
Congratulations @juliakontak.bsky.social! Very well deserved!
Had a wonderful time attending, learning and presenting at the @phecanada.bsky.social Research Forum with @dalhealth.bsky.social
colleagues. Also incredibly grateful to receive the IDEA Graduate Student Scholarship recognizing my participatory research work supervised by @sflkirk.bsky.social
colleagues. Also incredibly grateful to receive the IDEA Graduate Student Scholarship recognizing my participatory research work supervised by @sflkirk.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Congratulations @juliakontak.bsky.social! Very well deserved!
Did you know?
The iconic Forrest building on our Carleton campus used to house the whole university!
It was the only @dalhousieu.bsky.social building from 1887 until 1914.
Now it’s home to our Schools of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
The iconic Forrest building on our Carleton campus used to house the whole university!
It was the only @dalhousieu.bsky.social building from 1887 until 1914.
Now it’s home to our Schools of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
April 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Did you know?
The iconic Forrest building on our Carleton campus used to house the whole university!
It was the only @dalhousieu.bsky.social building from 1887 until 1914.
Now it’s home to our Schools of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
The iconic Forrest building on our Carleton campus used to house the whole university!
It was the only @dalhousieu.bsky.social building from 1887 until 1914.
Now it’s home to our Schools of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
Courtney Pennell is creating the change she once needed—bridging worlds with care, culture, and courage. As Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Education Specialist with Tajikeimɨk, she supports Indigenous nursing students from recruitment to graduation. Read more: bit.ly/4jOPwzW
April 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Courtney Pennell is creating the change she once needed—bridging worlds with care, culture, and courage. As Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Education Specialist with Tajikeimɨk, she supports Indigenous nursing students from recruitment to graduation. Read more: bit.ly/4jOPwzW
Be curious, not judgmental 💛
A new KINE course taught by Dr. Lori Dithurbide titled Coaching and Life: Lessons from Ted Lasso uses the popular TV show to analyze and interpret sport psychology & sociology topics, and explore leadership, social justice, and coaching. Learn more: bit.ly/4iOKPWx
A new KINE course taught by Dr. Lori Dithurbide titled Coaching and Life: Lessons from Ted Lasso uses the popular TV show to analyze and interpret sport psychology & sociology topics, and explore leadership, social justice, and coaching. Learn more: bit.ly/4iOKPWx
April 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Be curious, not judgmental 💛
A new KINE course taught by Dr. Lori Dithurbide titled Coaching and Life: Lessons from Ted Lasso uses the popular TV show to analyze and interpret sport psychology & sociology topics, and explore leadership, social justice, and coaching. Learn more: bit.ly/4iOKPWx
A new KINE course taught by Dr. Lori Dithurbide titled Coaching and Life: Lessons from Ted Lasso uses the popular TV show to analyze and interpret sport psychology & sociology topics, and explore leadership, social justice, and coaching. Learn more: bit.ly/4iOKPWx
Across universities, companies, and organizations, we are witnessing a troubling shift—a retreat from commitments to Indigenization, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (IDEIA).
Join the two-day @dalhousieu.bsky.social HRES Conference this week to learn more.
www.dal.ca/about/missio...
Join the two-day @dalhousieu.bsky.social HRES Conference this week to learn more.
www.dal.ca/about/missio...
Human Rights and Equity Conference
The Office of Equity & Inclusion hosts an annual Human Rights and Equity Conference on March 21st, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
www.dal.ca
March 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Across universities, companies, and organizations, we are witnessing a troubling shift—a retreat from commitments to Indigenization, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (IDEIA).
Join the two-day @dalhousieu.bsky.social HRES Conference this week to learn more.
www.dal.ca/about/missio...
Join the two-day @dalhousieu.bsky.social HRES Conference this week to learn more.
www.dal.ca/about/missio...
Check out this presentation in Windsor this Thursday about who is most at risk to the health impacts of climate change, and what we can do about it. 🌎
Colleagues from @dalhealth.bsky.social @dalhousieu.bsky.social & Nova Scotia Public Health are giving a presentation this Thursday on understanding the health impacts of climate change in West Hants (Erica was also a past Masters student of mine!). Details in the link: valleyevents.ca/101698
Health Impacts of Climate Change at West Hants Sports Complex on Thursday March 20
Hosting a public event to share a Health Canada funded project that will be starting in West Hants, being led by Dalhousie University and Public Health. This climate and health vulnerability assessmen...
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March 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Check out this presentation in Windsor this Thursday about who is most at risk to the health impacts of climate change, and what we can do about it. 🌎
Cheer on our two Dal Health finalists in @dalhousieu.bsky.social's 3MT competition tomorrow!
Jasmine Friedrich Yap (MSc Rehabilitation Research) and Madeline Kwan (MSc Kinesiology) will be presenting their research on Tuesday, March from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the McInnes Room in the SUB.
Jasmine Friedrich Yap (MSc Rehabilitation Research) and Madeline Kwan (MSc Kinesiology) will be presenting their research on Tuesday, March from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the McInnes Room in the SUB.
Two Dal Health graduate students heading to the 3MT finals
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March 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Cheer on our two Dal Health finalists in @dalhousieu.bsky.social's 3MT competition tomorrow!
Jasmine Friedrich Yap (MSc Rehabilitation Research) and Madeline Kwan (MSc Kinesiology) will be presenting their research on Tuesday, March from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the McInnes Room in the SUB.
Jasmine Friedrich Yap (MSc Rehabilitation Research) and Madeline Kwan (MSc Kinesiology) will be presenting their research on Tuesday, March from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the McInnes Room in the SUB.
Substance use is a reality for many Canadians, but the way society responds to different substances—and the people who use them—is far from equal.
Dr. Niki Kiepek, School of Occupational Therapy, highlights the urgent need to rethink how substance use is addressed in Canada.
Dr. Niki Kiepek, School of Occupational Therapy, highlights the urgent need to rethink how substance use is addressed in Canada.
Breaking the cycle: Rethinking substance use, stigma, and social inequities in Canada
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March 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Substance use is a reality for many Canadians, but the way society responds to different substances—and the people who use them—is far from equal.
Dr. Niki Kiepek, School of Occupational Therapy, highlights the urgent need to rethink how substance use is addressed in Canada.
Dr. Niki Kiepek, School of Occupational Therapy, highlights the urgent need to rethink how substance use is addressed in Canada.
Stephanie Bizzeth, Dal Health alum, developed a course at Nova Scotia Health that will help mental health clinicians expand their knowledge of cultural safety and how that can create a more equitable, inclusive and meaningful environment for people from racialized populations. bit.ly/4blJ8x0
February 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Stephanie Bizzeth, Dal Health alum, developed a course at Nova Scotia Health that will help mental health clinicians expand their knowledge of cultural safety and how that can create a more equitable, inclusive and meaningful environment for people from racialized populations. bit.ly/4blJ8x0
Dr. @drcchambers.bsky.social (cross-appointed to the School of Nursing) and her Solutions for Kids in Pain team are working with hospitals to adopt Canada’s first Pediatric Pain Management Standard which provides tools and support to prevent and treat the chronic pain one in five children endure.
DalSolutions: One in five kids endure chronic pain. A new pain standard will soothe it.
Dalhousie’s Dr. Christine Chambers and her colleagues at Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) are working with hospitals to adopt Canada’s first Pediatric Pain Management Standard.
www.dal.ca
February 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Dr. @drcchambers.bsky.social (cross-appointed to the School of Nursing) and her Solutions for Kids in Pain team are working with hospitals to adopt Canada’s first Pediatric Pain Management Standard which provides tools and support to prevent and treat the chronic pain one in five children endure.
Prospective students, current students and alumni - come check out the Kinesiology labs! 🏋️♀️
March 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
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March 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Kinesiology Lab Crawl
Come visit the Dalhousie School of Health and Human Performance Kinesiology Labs.
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February 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Prospective students, current students and alumni - come check out the Kinesiology labs! 🏋️♀️
March 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
www.eventbrite.ca/e/kinesiolog...
March 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
www.eventbrite.ca/e/kinesiolog...
Hearts are on our minds today! When it comes to heart disease, women are under-studied, under-diagnosed and under-treated. Listen to Dal Nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier on
@thesocialctv.bsky.social with some great tips to make our hearts as healthy as can be🫀
@thesocialctv.bsky.social with some great tips to make our hearts as healthy as can be🫀
How does heart disease affect women? | The Social
YouTube video by The Social CTV
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February 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Hearts are on our minds today! When it comes to heart disease, women are under-studied, under-diagnosed and under-treated. Listen to Dal Nursing alum Dr. Rachel Ollivier on
@thesocialctv.bsky.social with some great tips to make our hearts as healthy as can be🫀
@thesocialctv.bsky.social with some great tips to make our hearts as healthy as can be🫀
Two-time #DalHealth alum Shirley Hodder (BScHP'21, MHA'23) aims to amplify the voices of Black patients and community in Nova Scotia at @novascotiahealth.bsky.social to ensure that culturally responsive and culturally competent care is honoured.
Health services consultant Shirley Hodder defies boundaries, amplifies Black voices | Nova Scotia Health
It’s hard to describe Shirley Hodder in a way that does her justice. She exudes an enthusiasm and fierce determination, a warmth that makes her welcoming and approachable, a deep drive to stand up for...
www.nshealth.ca
February 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Two-time #DalHealth alum Shirley Hodder (BScHP'21, MHA'23) aims to amplify the voices of Black patients and community in Nova Scotia at @novascotiahealth.bsky.social to ensure that culturally responsive and culturally competent care is honoured.
🚨 Last chance to register! 🚨Learn about all of the post-undergrad opportunities @dalhousieu.bsky.social has to offer at the Graduate and
Professional Program Fair! Tomorrow (February 5th) from 12:00 - 2:00 PM in the McInnes Room in the SUB. Register now: apply.dal.ca/portal/gradf...
Professional Program Fair! Tomorrow (February 5th) from 12:00 - 2:00 PM in the McInnes Room in the SUB. Register now: apply.dal.ca/portal/gradf...
February 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🚨 Last chance to register! 🚨Learn about all of the post-undergrad opportunities @dalhousieu.bsky.social has to offer at the Graduate and
Professional Program Fair! Tomorrow (February 5th) from 12:00 - 2:00 PM in the McInnes Room in the SUB. Register now: apply.dal.ca/portal/gradf...
Professional Program Fair! Tomorrow (February 5th) from 12:00 - 2:00 PM in the McInnes Room in the SUB. Register now: apply.dal.ca/portal/gradf...
It was an honour to watch the Pan-African flag be raised at @dalhousieu.bsky.social after hearing from university leaders about the importance of recognizing #AfricanHeritageMonth and the incredible contributions of African Nova Scotians and African Canadians at our school and in our communities.
February 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
It was an honour to watch the Pan-African flag be raised at @dalhousieu.bsky.social after hearing from university leaders about the importance of recognizing #AfricanHeritageMonth and the incredible contributions of African Nova Scotians and African Canadians at our school and in our communities.
Reminder: The African Heritage Month flag raising is today at noon in the Studley quad!
This year’s African Heritage Month theme is Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Black Creativity.
Check out the events this month on campus, including the flag raising ceremony on Monday at lunch, and events in the community: www.dal.ca/about/missio...
Check out the events this month on campus, including the flag raising ceremony on Monday at lunch, and events in the community: www.dal.ca/about/missio...
February 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Reminder: The African Heritage Month flag raising is today at noon in the Studley quad!
This year’s African Heritage Month theme is Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Black Creativity.
Check out the events this month on campus, including the flag raising ceremony on Monday at lunch, and events in the community: www.dal.ca/about/missio...
Check out the events this month on campus, including the flag raising ceremony on Monday at lunch, and events in the community: www.dal.ca/about/missio...
January 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This year’s African Heritage Month theme is Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Black Creativity.
Check out the events this month on campus, including the flag raising ceremony on Monday at lunch, and events in the community: www.dal.ca/about/missio...
Check out the events this month on campus, including the flag raising ceremony on Monday at lunch, and events in the community: www.dal.ca/about/missio...
Leslie McCarthy (MN'20) was working as an NP when she realized she and her colleagues had insufficient information and training when it came to transgender health care.
She is now closing in on the goal of becoming certified by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.
She is now closing in on the goal of becoming certified by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.
Spotlight: Leslie McCarthy
Leslie McCarthy (MN’20) is closing in on her goal of becoming World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) certified, with plans to open a new practice in 2025.
www.dal.ca
January 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Leslie McCarthy (MN'20) was working as an NP when she realized she and her colleagues had insufficient information and training when it came to transgender health care.
She is now closing in on the goal of becoming certified by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.
She is now closing in on the goal of becoming certified by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.
Congratulations to all of our Dal Health Academic All-Canadians! 👏
To earn this award, students must have a 3.50 GPA over the academic year while competitive in a varsity sport. We're really proud of their hard work! @daltigers.bsky.social 🐯
To earn this award, students must have a 3.50 GPA over the academic year while competitive in a varsity sport. We're really proud of their hard work! @daltigers.bsky.social 🐯
January 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Congratulations to all of our Dal Health Academic All-Canadians! 👏
To earn this award, students must have a 3.50 GPA over the academic year while competitive in a varsity sport. We're really proud of their hard work! @daltigers.bsky.social 🐯
To earn this award, students must have a 3.50 GPA over the academic year while competitive in a varsity sport. We're really proud of their hard work! @daltigers.bsky.social 🐯