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For Andrea Paul-McCoy, an Indigenous nurse and Nurse Practitioner (NP) from Natoaganeg First Nation in New Brunswick, nursing was born out of a desire to address the health-care disparities in her community. Growing up in a First Nation, she saw the challenges Indigenous people face including lack of access, disparities, and cultural barriers.

In this Convocation Q&A, learn about Becky Foster of Mount Hanley, N.S., this year's recipient of the University Medal in Health Sciences with a specialization in diagnostic medical ultrasound. The medal is awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in a department, school, or faculty, among graduates of diploma and baccalaureate programs.

Congratulations to all of our Spring 2025 Dal Health graduates! We're so proud of you and we can't wait to see what you do next!

麻豆传媒鈥檚 Faculty of Health is proud to recognize and express deep gratitude to Paris Orthotics Ltd. for a generous donation that is transforming the future of biomechanics education, research, and care. The gift of state-of-the-art equipment to the School of Health and Human Performance has enabled the creation of an advanced research and treatment space in the Dalplex鈥攐ffering unprecedented learning and research opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers.

As the world celebrates Nurses Week, faculty at 麻豆传媒 are working to make nursing more inclusive for Indigenous and Mi鈥檏maw students and patients.

Social workers can play a large role in supporting people through trauma after a disaster, says a 麻豆传媒 professor who was part of a two-day conference in Halifax this week. Jeff Karabanow, who teaches social work at Dal, was among the scholars from Canada and around the world who gathered on Thursday and Friday to discuss responses to climate change and disasters and to share lessons learned.

When Courtney Pennell stepped into her new role with Tajikeim扫k as Mi鈥檏maq Indigenous Nurse Education Specialist, it wasn鈥檛 just a career move鈥攊t was a full-circle moment. A registered nurse with nearly a decade of experience, a mother, a researcher, and a proud member of Wasoqopa鈥檘 First Nation, Pennell carries with her a fierce dedication to supporting Indigenous nursing students across Kjipuktuk and beyond.

For fans of the hit Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso, a new course at 麻豆传媒 is generating excitement, offering opportunities for students to 鈥渂e curious, not judgemental.鈥�

Jasmine Friedrich Yap (MSc Rehabilitation Research) and Madeline Kwan (MSc Kinesiology) are taking the main stage this week in Dal鈥檚 3MT finals.

Substance use is a reality for many Canadians, whether it involves a glass of wine after work, cannabis use, prescription medications, or illicit drugs. Yet, the way society responds to different substances鈥攁nd the people who use them鈥攊s far from equal. Legal, healthcare, and social policies often disproportionately impact marginalized populations, reinforcing existing inequities and limiting access to essential services.