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McMaster, HHS launch national post-operative virtual care study
June 17, 2020
A team of researchers and health-care providers at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has launched a major Canadian study to remotely manage patients after surgery. Their joint research centre, Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), is testing virtual care and remote monitoring technology.
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Resources assist health-care and social service providers to help those who experience family violence
June 16, 2020
The Violence Evidence Guidance Action (VEGA) project led by McMaster University has developed family violence education resources in collaboration with 22 national organizations and with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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Scholarship program allows med students to trade classroom for the school of life
June 12, 2020
McMaster medical students Jun Park and Matt McArthur dodged black bears in Marathon, climbed towering grain silos in Walkerton, offered free hugs in Ottawa and played music in venues including seniors’ homes, street festivals and restaurants.
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Researchers focus expertise on $9M of COVID-19 research
June 11, 2020
Researchers of the Faculty of Health Sciences who quickly turned their focus to the need for immediate research on the pandemic, have collected almost $9 million of support for 33 COVID-19 studies.
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Experts worry about heavy toll pandemic is taking on mental health
June 10, 2020
As the pandemic continues, mental health experts are increasingly worried about the fallout of constant stress and anxiety as we endure prolonged social isolation, financial pressures, stresses of family and general uncertainty.
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New health sciences course focuses on infectious diseases like COVID-19
June 8, 2020
McMaster University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program is teaching students about COVID-19 with a new course for the current term called Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Screening to enter MDCL begins
June 8, 2020
In order to facilitate the ability for researchers, staff and students to move easily between the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery (MDCL) and the Health Sciences Centre (HSC), changes in screening and masking protocols for MDCL are being introduced. The changes to enter both buildings begin Monday, June 8 for all McMaster faculty, staff and students.
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Needs assessment of Faculty’s IT supports change
June 5, 2020
Updates are being installed following a needs assessment of the Faculty of Health Science’s (FHS) information technology (IT) services. Launched six months ago by Susan Denburg, executive vice dean and associate vice president (academic), the assessment describes the IT needs within the Faculty and how these align with the strategic priorities of the Faculty and the university.
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Get comfortable talking about cannabis, pediatricians advise
June 4, 2020
Health-care providers are being provided with new guidance about discussing cannabis use with their young patients, thanks to a group of experts co-led by a McMaster University faculty member.
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Assessing the impact of advance care planning in long term care during the pandemic
June 4, 2020
Long-term care (LTC) residents are at risk of 'over-treatment' and poor quality end-of-life care during times of serious illness, such as a COVID-19 infection, shows new research from two studies by McMaster University and Queen’s University.
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Dean & VP message regarding racism
June 3, 2020
The Faculty of Health Sciences is a community of faculty, staff, and learners. Like many we are shocked, saddened and gravely concerned about the anti-Black racism and violence at the hands of police, and the ensuing tragic events, occurring in the United States. We recognize these deaths and events as a part of systemic injustices and inequities that are made more evident with the current pandemic, are also present within Canada and within many institutions, including our own.
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Evidence supports physical distancing, masks, and eye protection to help prevent COVID-19
June 1, 2020
A comprehensive review of existing evidence supports physical distancing of two metres or more to prevent person-to-person transmission of COVID-19, says an international team led by McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
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New health sciences course focuses on infectious diseases like COVID-19
June 8, 2020
McMaster University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program is teaching students about COVID-19 with a new course for the current term called Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Niagara Health Medical Staff Association doubles its medical student scholarships
April 30, 2020
Elliot Grady, Wryan Helmeczi, Emma Hudson, and Christina Weber have exemplified what it means it be student leaders – both in medical school and in their communities, and they have each been awarded a Niagara Health Medical Staff Association Medical Student Scholarship.
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New office serves FHS faculty’s continuing professional development
April 29, 2020
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) office has been created within the Faculty of Health Sciences to further advance health sciences and medical education as well as professional development opportunities for faculty members and health-care professionals.
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Van Spall recipient of inaugural award for women in cardiology
March 12, 2020
McMaster University’s Harriette Van Spall has been named as the recipient of an inaugural Women as One Escalator Award, an international initiative aimed at catalyzing the careers of exceptional women in cardiology.
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Palliative care physician honoured by McMaster
March 5, 2020
Erin Gallagher, a Hamilton family physician and palliative care consultant, has been recognized with the 2020 Elizabeth J. Latimer prize in palliative care from McMaster University.
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Indigenous Students Health Sciences celebrates decade of success
July 16, 2019
The past year has been one of success for the Indigenous Students Health Sciences (ISHS) team. Most recently, for the second year in a row, three Indigenous students took prizes at the 2019 Faculty of Health Sciences Research Plenary Awards. Jillian Roberge, an emergency medicine resident; Danielle Bourque, a nursing master's student, and Brittany Lickers, a master's student in occupational therapy were recognized with the ISHS Graduate Performance and Community Leadership Award.
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Competence by Design: The transition to competency based medical education
August 2, 2018
It is considered one of the biggest changes to Canada's medical education in more than a century. Competency based medical education (CBME) is being rolled out at McMaster University and in residency programs across the country.
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McMaster, HHS launch national post-operative virtual care study
June 17, 2020
A team of researchers and health-care providers at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has launched a major Canadian study to remotely manage patients after surgery. Their joint research centre, Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), is testing virtual care and remote monitoring technology.
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Researchers focus expertise on $9M of COVID-19 research
June 11, 2020
Researchers of the Faculty of Health Sciences who quickly turned their focus to the need for immediate research on the pandemic, have collected almost $9 million of support for 33 COVID-19 studies.
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Get comfortable talking about cannabis, pediatricians advise
June 4, 2020
Health-care providers are being provided with new guidance about discussing cannabis use with their young patients, thanks to a group of experts co-led by a McMaster University faculty member.
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Assessing the impact of advance care planning in long term care during the pandemic
June 4, 2020
Long-term care (LTC) residents are at risk of 'over-treatment' and poor quality end-of-life care during times of serious illness, such as a COVID-19 infection, shows new research from two studies by McMaster University and Queen’s University.
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Evidence supports physical distancing, masks, and eye protection to help prevent COVID-19
June 1, 2020
A comprehensive review of existing evidence supports physical distancing of two metres or more to prevent person-to-person transmission of COVID-19, says an international team led by McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
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Patients still not telling MDs about use of natural health products
May 28, 2020
Natural health products are used by many people, but almost half of naturopathic patients do not let their primary physician know, says a survey conducted by McMaster University.
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Treatment shows promise in treating deadly brain cancer
May 27, 2020
Researchers of McMaster University and the University of Toronto have developed a promising immunotherapy treatment for a deadly form of adult brain cancer called glioblastoma.
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Brown recognized with Killam Research Fellowship
May 26, 2020
McMaster University professor Eric Brown has been awarded a Killam Research Fellowship.
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Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19
May 25, 2020
The evidence shows that cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, block droplet and aerosol contamination of the environment, may reduce transmission of COVID-19.
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Resources assist health-care and social service providers to help those who experience family violence
June 16, 2020
The Violence Evidence Guidance Action (VEGA) project led by McMaster University has developed family violence education resources in collaboration with 22 national organizations and with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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Scholarship program allows med students to trade classroom for the school of life
June 12, 2020
McMaster medical students Jun Park and Matt McArthur dodged black bears in Marathon, climbed towering grain silos in Walkerton, offered free hugs in Ottawa and played music in venues including seniors’ homes, street festivals and restaurants.
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Experts worry about heavy toll pandemic is taking on mental health
June 10, 2020
As the pandemic continues, mental health experts are increasingly worried about the fallout of constant stress and anxiety as we endure prolonged social isolation, financial pressures, stresses of family and general uncertainty.
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Needs assessment of Faculty’s IT supports change
June 5, 2020
Updates are being installed following a needs assessment of the Faculty of Health Science’s (FHS) information technology (IT) services. Launched six months ago by Susan Denburg, executive vice dean and associate vice president (academic), the assessment describes the IT needs within the Faculty and how these align with the strategic priorities of the Faculty and the university.
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Dean & VP message regarding racism
June 3, 2020
The Faculty of Health Sciences is a community of faculty, staff, and learners. Like many we are shocked, saddened and gravely concerned about the anti-Black racism and violence at the hands of police, and the ensuing tragic events, occurring in the United States. We recognize these deaths and events as a part of systemic injustices and inequities that are made more evident with the current pandemic, are also present within Canada and within many institutions, including our own.
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Dancing to support COVID-19 research
May 26, 2020
Health sciences student Natasha Verhoeff organized a free virtual Zumba dance class in mid-May from her family’s Toronto home, and invited participants to donate to the McMaster COVID-19 Research Fund.
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Meet the Health Sciences valedictorian
May 21, 2020
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Niagara Falls medical grad realizing lifelong dream
May 20, 2020
Elliot Grady is rooted in the Niagara Region. He grew up here and he is becoming a medical doctor here. As he prepares to mark his graduation from McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Niagara Regional Campus, he says it feels like a dream come true.
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Meet the School of Nursing valedictorian
May 20, 2020
Today is the online convocation celebration for McMaster University's School of Nursing. Meet valedictorian Kolina Tavares.
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Screening to enter MDCL begins
June 8, 2020
In order to facilitate the ability for researchers, staff and students to move easily between the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery (MDCL) and the Health Sciences Centre (HSC), changes in screening and masking protocols for MDCL are being introduced. The changes to enter both buildings begin Monday, June 8 for all McMaster faculty, staff and students.
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Azzam named associate dean of Continuing Professional Development
April 8, 2020
McMaster University professor Khalid Azzam has been appointed the inaugural associate dean of Continuing Professional Development for the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Dobranowski named chair of radiology
January 21, 2020
A long-time McMaster University professor, Julian Dobranowski, has been appointed the chair of the Department of Radiology.
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Faculty names director of human resources
January 8, 2020
Leslie Cooke-Bithrey is joining McMaster University as the director of human resources for the Faculty of Health Sciences. She starts in the role January 13, 2020.
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Diana Sherifali appointed inaugural Heather M. Arthur chair
December 3, 2019
Diana Sherifali, a clinician scientist of the School of Nursing, has been named the inaugural Heather M. Arthur Population Health Research Institute/Hamilton Health Sciences Chair in Inter-Professional Health Research at McMaster University. The appointment was effective July 1, 2019 and has received approval by the University's Senate.
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Clare Mitchell returns to the Faculty as COO
August 22, 2019
Clare Mitchell is returning to the Faculty of Health Sciences as its chief operating officer, effective Sept. 9, 2019. She had been the director of administration for the Faculty’s Department of Surgery from 1999 through 2012 when she left to be director of administration for the Department of Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. While there, she received a leadership award from the Faculty for staff impact.
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Berg named Boris Family Chair in translational blood stem cell research
July 11, 2019
Tobias Berg has been appointed the inaugural Boris Family Chair in Leukemia and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Translational Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.
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Thabane named acting chair of HEI
July 2, 2019
Lehana Thabane has been appointed the acting chair of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Hanna named associate dean, graduate studies for health sciences
June 20, 2019
The new vice-dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and associate dean of graduate studies (health sciences) is Steven Hanna. Hanna is a professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
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Harrington appointed as assistant vice-president for the Faculty
December 5, 2018
Laura Harrington, who has a background both as a research scientist and senior administrator at McMaster University, has been appointed assistant vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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