School News 2018

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Top 10 stories of 2018

12 December 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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Understanding the systemic influence of weight bias

26 November 2018

Lisa Szabo

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Why gender-based violence is a public health issue

22 November 2018

Rachel Harper

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Love, respect and dignity: How one graduate is addressing the opioid crisis

20 November 2018

Rachel Harper

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What the 'Spanish flu' pandemic of 1918 has to teach us today

15 November 2018

Geoff McMaster

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Improvement needed in gestational diabetes education: study

15 November 2018

Lesley Young

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Health information at your fingertips

1 November 2018

Rachel Harper

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The flu pandemic of 1918 | A Q&A with Stephanie Yanow

24 October 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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The facts about the flu

23 October 2018

Rachel Harper

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Research shows variations in time to breast cancer diagnosis across the province

18 October 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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How to reduce the risks if you choose cannabis

17 October 2018

Bev Betkowski

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How long does cannabis impairment last? Researchers are starting to find out

17 October 2018

Geoff McMaster

INSITE supervised injection site in Vancouver, BC.

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Myth or fact: What you need to know about supervised consumption services

27 September 2018

Rachel Harper

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Be travel smart: How to safeguard against malaria

27 September 2018

Rachel Harper

People of all sizes at a beach standing in the water in swimsuits.

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Are you guilty of obesity shaming?

27 September 2018

Lesley Young

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Commentary | Don't let legalized pot renormalize smoking

12 September 2018

Les Hagan

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Alumna recognized for having the spirit of humanity

11 September 2018

Donna Richardson

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Researcher creates paths to holistic wellness through inspired and empowered youth

10 September 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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Vanier scholars dive deep into research with youth

20 August 2018

Donna Richardson

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Why banning drive-throughs could make communities healthier

17 August 2018

Bev Betkowski

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Recent discovery of rabid bat in Jasper no reason for people to worry

15 August 2018

Bev Betkowski

Elderly man drinking water and wearing a hat.

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Enjoying the heat without worrying about heat stroke

8 August 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

Child on trampoline

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Trampolines should be banned except for gymnastics, says U of A injury prevention expert

23 July 2018

Lesley Young

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School recognized for quality standards - reaccredited for seven years

18 July 2018

Donna Richardson

Summer picnic

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How to cut calories in your favourite summer foods

13 July 2018

Bev Betkowski

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1 student's experience: 4 lessons learned

10 July 2018

Donna Richardson

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The legacy of Dean Kue Young

25 June 2018

Donna Richardson

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School's Indigenous strategy a step towards reconciliation

20 June 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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Whistle while you work: Tips for mental health in the workplace

18 June 2018

PLACE Research Lab

Kids and concussions

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What you need to know about kids and concussions

12 June 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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Do public health strategies contribute to weight bias?

10 June 2018

Rachel Harper

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Inspired by loss: How one student found her purpose

8 June 2018

Rachel Harper

Two people eating a healthy lunch

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What is weight bias and why we need to end it

6 June 2018

Rachel Harper

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Why there's more to funding drugs and medical treatments than the greatest good for the greatest number

18 May 2018

Micheal Brown

Child and father roller blading with protective gear

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5 myths about helmet use

14 May 2018

Lesley Young

Fires burning in Fort McMurray while cars try to evacuate.

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What to do in an emergency situation

14 May 2018

Bev Betowski

Adult couple riding bicycles in the river valley of Edmonton.

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Sanity and the city: Five ways urban design can promote your mental health

30 April 2018

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Falls are the number one cause of concussions in Alberta

26 April 2018

Lesley Young

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The right to be cold | A Q&A with Siila Watt-Cloutier

18 April 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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Cannabis legalization will increase injuries: UAlberta report

9 April 2018

Lesley Young

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Announcement: New Dean for School of Public Health

5 April 2018

Hallie Brodie

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Researcher pushes for better food labelling to encourage healthier eating

21 March 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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Using the nutrition facts table to make healthy food choices

21 March 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

Baby reaching for pills on the floor.

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How to keep kids safe from medications and other household poisons

20 March 2018

Lesley Young

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Promoting sleep for healthier, happier kids

6 March 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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Six tips for a better night's sleep

6 March 2018

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Are Canadian children sleep deprived?

27 February 2018

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Study finds international students challenged by Canadian food culture

8 February 2018

Alvin Yu

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The new dangers of tobacco

25 January 2018

Nisa Drozdowski

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School welcomes two health system impact postdoctoral fellows

10 January 2018

Rachel Harper