Engaging Albertans on the power of digital health
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“Banking, shopping, education — digital technologies have become engrained in so many aspects of our lives, but we need more critical and constructive conversations about the role that digital health can, and should, have in our individual health journeys.”
An upcoming public event in collaboration with IMAGINE Citizens Oct. 3 aims to inform and engage Albertans on the power of digital health. The event will include keynote speakers Dr. Ewan Affleck, MD, Shaneel Pathak, and Larry Sylvestre.
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How Alberta went from being one of the lowest-spending provinces on health care to one of the highest
CBC Calgary
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"We had some really big boom years in the late '90s, early 2000s, and the compensation plans reflected that," said Institute member Dr.
Fiona Clement, PhD. A new report will guide the UCP government's upcoming budget.
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Accomplished scientists recognized for their achievements confronting complex health challenges
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Institute members Dr.
Susan Jean Kutz, PhD, and Dr.
Braden Manns, MD, have been inducted into the prestigious Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and are being recognized for their positive impact on the urgent health concerns of Canadians.
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$1.5M in funding scales up harm reduction services for older adults
UCalgary News
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Institute member Dr.
Lara Nixon, MD, has received $1.5M in funding which will scale up harm reduction services for low-income seniors in Calgary with addiction and mental health challenges.
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Public health matters - Federal election 2019
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Alberta's public health community is calling on all Albertans to take the opportunity provided by the upcoming election to discuss the issues that need to be addressed to create a healthier Canada.
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Research removes DOUBT on importance of MRIs in diagnosing strokes
CTV Calgary
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Institute member Dr.
Michael Hill, MD, is the co-author of a new paper which looks at the importance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in helping to diagnose minor stroke and transient ischemic attacks.
Read more,
UCalgary News
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Vulnerable Populations Catalyst Grant info session
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The O'Brien Vulnerable Populations Catalyst Grant funding opportunity closes Oct. 17. An information session will be held Oct. 2 for researchers who would like more information.
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Legal weed faces its first crisis as vaping deaths spark health scare
The Guardian
One doctor's fight against the 'Wellness Industrial Complex'
CBC Radio
Public health agency says it does not expect significant flu vaccine delays
Ottawa Citizen
Doctor facing life in prison for thousands of opioid doses, contributing to crisis
The Globe and Mail
The longevity files: A strong grip? Push-ups? What actually can help you live to a ripe old age
Washington Post
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CIHR Team Grant: Personalized Health
Application deadline: Oct. 8, 2019
OIPH postdoctoral funding
Application deadline: Nov. 1, 2019
Team Grant: Canada-EU Smart Living Environments – Transitions in Care
Application deadline: Apr. 22, 2020
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PLUS ONE - Foundations of Leadership
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When:
Oct. 18
Where:
TRW Building
O’Brien Institute members are eligible to receive a discount on registration.
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Oct. 4: No patient left behind: the importance of accessible patient advocacy services
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Who:
Zach Hong and Farwa Naqvi
Where:
G500
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Mobilizing Knowledge on Newcomers Symposium
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When:
Oct. 18
Where:
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Airport Hotel
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2019 W21C Innovation Academy
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When:
Oct. 30
Where:
MacEwan Ballroom
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Oct. 18: O'Brien Institute/CHS Seminar Series
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Who:
Dr.
Jennifer Zwicker, Phd
Where
: Theatre 1
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Are you or your research making waves in the news cycle? Have you received an award or nailed down an impressive partnership? Did you clinch a massive grant or get yourself published again? We want to hear from you. Email
IPH@ucalgary.ca
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The O'Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary supports excellence in population health and health services research, realizing the benefits of such research by informing community, policy and health-practice stakeholders.
The Institute's membership includes more than 500 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.
The Institute's success in brokering broader external relationships, with provincial and national interest groups, policy makers, research agencies, the media, philanthropists, and community stakeholders, further extends the reach and impact of our members' significant research outputs.
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