School News 2018

Recent Posts

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Top 10 stories of 2018

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 12 December 2018
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Understanding the systemic influence of weight bias

  • Lisa Szabo
  • 26 November 2018
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Why gender-based violence is a public health issue

  • Rachel Harper
  • 22 November 2018
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Love, respect and dignity: How one graduate is addressing the opioid crisis

  • Rachel Harper
  • 20 November 2018
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Improvement needed in gestational diabetes education: study

  • Lesley Young
  • 15 November 2018
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What the 'Spanish flu' pandemic of 1918 has to teach us today

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 15 November 2018
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Health information at your fingertips

  • Rachel Harper
  • 01 November 2018
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The flu pandemic of 1918 | A Q&A with Stephanie Yanow

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 24 October 2018
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The facts about the flu

  • Rachel Harper
  • 23 October 2018
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Research shows variations in time to breast cancer diagnosis across the province

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 18 October 2018
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How long does cannabis impairment last? Researchers are starting to find out

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 17 October 2018
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How to reduce the risks if you choose cannabis

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 17 October 2018
People of all sizes at a beach standing in the water in swimsuits.

Are you guilty of obesity shaming?

  • Lesley Young
  • 27 September 2018
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Be travel smart: How to safeguard against malaria

  • Rachel Harper
  • 27 September 2018
INSITE supervised injection site in Vancouver, BC.

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

  • Rachel Harper
  • 27 September 2018
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Commentary | Don't let legalized pot renormalize smoking

  • Les Hagan
  • 12 September 2018
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Alumna recognized for having the spirit of humanity

  • Donna Richardson
  • 11 September 2018
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Researcher creates paths to holistic wellness through inspired and empowered youth

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 10 September 2018
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Vanier scholars dive deep into research with youth

  • Donna Richardson
  • 20 August 2018
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Why banning drive-throughs could make communities healthier

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 17 August 2018
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Recent discovery of rabid bat in Jasper no reason for people to worry

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 15 August 2018
Elderly man drinking water and wearing a hat.

Enjoying the heat without worrying about heat stroke

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 08 August 2018
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Trampolines should be banned except for gymnastics, says U of A injury prevention expert

  • Lesley Young
  • 23 July 2018
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School recognized for quality standards - reaccredited for seven years

  • Donna Richardson
  • 18 July 2018
Summer picnic

How to cut calories in your favourite summer foods

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 13 July 2018
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1 student's experience: 4 lessons learned

  • Donna Richardson
  • 10 July 2018
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The legacy of Dean Kue Young

  • Donna Richardson
  • 25 June 2018
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School's Indigenous strategy a step towards reconciliation

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 20 June 2018
Colleagues walking together in an office setting.

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

  • PLACE Research Lab
  • 18 June 2018
Kids and concussions

What you need to know about kids and concussions

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 12 June 2018
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Do public health strategies contribute to weight bias?

  • Rachel Harper
  • 10 June 2018
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Inspired by loss: How one student found her purpose

  • Rachel Harper
  • 08 June 2018
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How one physician's public health education helped him help more people

  • Lesley Young
  • 07 June 2018
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What is weight bias and why we need to end it

  • Rachel Harper
  • 06 June 2018
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Why there's more to funding drugs and medical treatments than the greatest good for the greatest number

  • Micheal Brown
  • 18 May 2018
Fires burning in Fort McMurray while cars try to evacuate.

What to do in an emergency situation

  • Bev Betowski
  • 14 May 2018
Child and father roller blading with protective gear

5 myths about helmet use

  • Lesley Young
  • 14 May 2018
Adult couple riding bicycles in the river valley of Edmonton.

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

  • Lesley Young
  • 26 April 2018
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The right to be cold | A Q&A with Siila Watt-Cloutier

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 18 April 2018
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Cannabis legalization will increase injuries: UAlberta report

  • Lesley Young
  • 09 April 2018
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Announcement: New Dean for School of Public Health

  • Hallie Brodie
  • 05 April 2018
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Researcher pushes for better food labelling to encourage healthier eating

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 21 March 2018
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Using the nutrition facts table to make healthy food choices

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 21 March 2018
Baby reaching for pills on the floor.

How to keep kids safe from medications and other household poisons

  • Lesley Young
  • 20 March 2018
Man sleeping in bed

Six tips for a better night's sleep

  • 06 March 2018
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Promoting sleep for healthier, happier kids

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 06 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

  • Alvin Yu
  • 08 February 2018
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The new dangers of tobacco

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 25 January 2018