Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Ongomiizwin – Education celebrates Indigenous grads as ‘leaders, healers and advocates’
May 15, 2025 —
Naomi Peters was proud to cross the UM Convocation platform on May 15 to receive her degree in medicine. But for Peters, who is Métis, it was also deeply meaningful to attend an earlier celebration on May 13 that honoured Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Nurse practitioner program doubles annual student intake
May 13, 2025 —
To address the growing need for health-care professionals across Manitoba, the College of Nursing at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is doubling the annual intake of its graduate-level nurse practitioner (NP) program from 25 to 50 this year.
Research and International
The Conversation: Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing, but innovative mental health support could help
May 12, 2025 —
Feeling anxious before surgery is normal — but for many patients, it goes far beyond nerves. There is a growing body of research showing that poor mental health before surgery can derail recovery in ways that extend far beyond the operating room.
Celebrating Indigenous nurses
May 12, 2025 —
Meet Kaydence Morgado Thomas, proud Indigenous nursing student whose cultural identity shapes her path in health care.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Jewish physicians make mark on Manitoba: Jewish Heritage Month
May 9, 2025 —
Jewish physicians have made an enormous contribution to the health and well-being of Manitobans.
Asper School of Business
Entrepreneurial futures are bright after record-breaking Stu Clark New Venture Championships
May 6, 2025 —
With record-breaking applications, the 2025 Stu Clark New Venture Championships welcomed top undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurs to Winnipeg for the competition. Thirty-two teams representing 22 universities from across North America pitched their big ideas and business plans for the chance to win over $60,000 in cash prizes.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty mourns passing of pioneering research endocrinologist
May 2, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba community is saddened to learn Dr. Henry Friesen [B.Sc. (Med.)/58, MD/58, D.Sc./98] passed away on April 30, 2025 at age 90.
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Student research inspires symposium on gender and sexual minority health
April 29, 2025 —
Research from graduate students in the College of Nursing was the inspiration for the theme of this year’s Helen Glass Research Symposium.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dental mission to Ecuador learning experience for soon-to-be dentists
April 28, 2025 —
When Bryan Kwak was a UM undergraduate student, he sat in on a dental school info session that left a lasting impression.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Global News Winnipeg: Manitoba measles cases climb as vaccination rates fall
April 25, 2025 —
Manitoba measles cases climb as vaccination rates fall