Don't fear the reefer: Institute members weigh in as Canada legalizes cannabis 
Canada just became the first G7 nation to legalize cannabis. O'Brien Institute member Dr. Rebecca Haines-Saah, PhD, cautions against fear-mongering and Quebec's approach as Dr. Fiona Clement, PhD,  reflects on the Institute work that helped inform Alberta's strategy. For more on the legal, medical and social impacts of legalization, check out UCalgary's  Explore Cannabis.
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Immigrant youth in Ontario more apt to visit ED for first mental health crisis: Study

Learn to build and distribute surveys using Qualtrics
   

     
The Canadian study, published in CMAJ, signals problems with access to appropriate mental health services, writes Dr. David Cawthorpe, PhD. Healio, MedPage Today
 
This wayfinding session is for anyone new to the UCalgary survey tool, Qualtrics. The session is November 5 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Health Sciences Library. More info
Families affected by opioid crisis need more support: Alberta prof 

Institute members celebrated for dedication, achievements and passion at AMA Awards
     

     
Dr. Rebecca Haines-Saah, PhD, explains how research revealed mothers have been turning to peer groups for supports they couldn't find elsewhere. CBC
 
Congratulations to Dr. Brent Friesen, MD, Dr. Bonnie Larson, MD, and Dr. John Kortbeek, MD, on their awards! More on their accolades here. 
UCalgary researchers discover how contrast dyes cause acute kidney injury


HTIP: Health Economics Educational Workshop
     

     
Researchers, including Dr. Matthew James, MD, have shown for the first time how contrast dyes injure the kidney and they're working on therapeutic interventions.  CBC, The Star, Global
 
Learn how health economics and early-stage technology assessment can support research and development planning. Learn more about this full-day session at HSC here.
 
 

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Picard: The legal age for cannabis won't magically protect young people from harm The Globe and Mail

 

Legalization won't change NHL - yet CTV News

 

The 5 biggest health impacts of massive hurricanes UN Disptach

 

A new approach to 'successful aging' in Glendale, Arizona Forbes Magazine

 

Percentage of U.S. children who don't receive vaccines has quadrupled since 2001 Washington Post
Fulbright Canada Research Chair   
Application deadline: November 15
 
CIHR-IPPH Trailblazer Award in Population and Public Health Research
Application deadline: November 15
 
SSHRC Partnership Grants - Stage 1: Human Dynamics in a Changing World: Smart and Secure Cities, Societies and Cultures
Application deadline: February 8, 2019




 
 

Events
Friday Seminar
Series

Seasonal flu vaccination campaigns for health-care personnel: A systematic review

Rethinking Front-Line Care for Chronic Back Pain: Addressing Access Challenges through Teams and Technology (NEW LOCATION)
     

     
What: Public Health Journal Club
When: October 19, 1 - 2 p.m.
Where: Rose Room, TRW3
 
October 19: Dr. Brenna Bath
Location: Rose/Nightingale Room, TRW Building
When: Noon - 12:50 p.m.
Cumming School of Medicine Artificial Intelligence Day

Bibliometrics: Responsible use in the age of Big Data
     

     
What: Workshops and presentations
When: November 29, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: HRIC Atrium
 
October 26: Dr. Jenny Godley
Location: G500 HSC
When: Noon - 12:50 p.m.
The 2018 Gairdner International Symposium: Big Data For Health

The Economics of Health Inequality in the English NHS

   

     
What: International Symposium
When: November 30, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium
 
November 2: Miqdad Asaria
Location: Clara Christie Theatre, NSC
When: Noon - 12:50 p.m.

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The Institute's membership includes more than 450 multidisciplinary researchers from 13 Cumming School of Medicine departments and nine other University of Calgary faculties, such as Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Kinesiology and Arts; health professionals in Alberta Health Services; and, research users and policy makers from municipal and provincial institutions. As an Institute, we share a vision of "Better health and health care" reflecting our two priority research areas of Improved Population Health and Enhanced Health Systems Performance. 

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