Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive

June 12, 2024 — 
First Nations infants have an exceptionally high rate of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to other Manitoba infants, a study jointly led by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) and University of Manitoba researchers has found.

June 12, 2024 — 
'Staggering' rate of First Nations newborns involved in Manitoba child welfare system: study

June 12, 2024 — 
What are the challenges self-medicating with recreational cannabis?

June 7, 2024 — 
Publicly funded physio assessments fell 85% in Winnipeg after services consolidated in 2017: study

June 6, 2024 — 
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.

June 6, 2024 — 
The first group of UM midwifery graduates entered the profession at the College of Nursing’s spring pinning ceremony on June 4. Three students completed the program and received their professional pins, alongside 91 new nurses.

June 5, 2024 — 
A new study led by UM researchers has found that initial physiotherapy assessments conducted per month in Winnipeg have dropped by 85 per cent since services were consolidated seven years ago raising alarm bells that some populations who require physio services -but cannot afford a private clinic- are failing to receive vital assessments and treatment.

June 3, 2024 — 
Is mental illness passed down through families?

May 30, 2024 — 
Canadian scientists launch early warning system to spot traces of H5N1 bird flu in milk

May 30, 2024 — 
Meet the Spring 2024 Governor General medal winners