O’Brien Institute hosts former prime ministers
to discuss future of Canada
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On Oct. 31, Stephen Harper and Jean Chrétien, ideological rivals and political opponents, shared a stage at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary for Where Does Canada Go From Here? A Conversation with Two Prime Ministers, hosted by the O’Brien Institute.
“When you talk about the types of problems that are confronted everywhere, it’s very difficult. Here, we are an example. We need more Canada in the world,” Chrétien said to more than 450 guests who attended the fundraising event.
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6,000 fewer injuries when bodychecking pulled from some bantam hockey: study
CBC Calgary
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Dr.
Carolyn Emery, PhD, says thousands of injuries, including concussions, could be avoided nationally if bodychecking were eliminated in non-elite bantam hockey.
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Advocates fear new opioid panel will minimize harm reduction focus
Calgary Herald
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Recent stats show
the lowest rates of overdoses since the Sheldon Chumir supervised consumption site opened. Dr.
Nick Etches
, MD, says the numbers prove that overdose prevention education is successful.
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Top 40 Under 40 2019
Avenue Calgary
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Dr.
Deinera Exner-Cortens, PhD, is making waves and directly affecting programming with her research on dating violence amongst young people.
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Bill is leaving. Don’t make us hit the wanted ads
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The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, invites applications for the position of Scientific Director at the O’Brien Institute for Public Health.
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2019 Peak Scholars announced
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Congratulations Drs
Sarah Kenny, PhD,
Claire Barber, PhD,
Kirsten Fiest, PhD,
Rebecca Haines-Saah, PhD,
Nancy Marlett, PhD,
Tam Truong Donnelly, PhD, and
Kathleen Sitter, PhD, for being named Peak Scholars in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Knowledge Engagement.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards
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Know of an achievement in a practice, event, policy, or other activity that fosters sustainable and measurable change for any group traditionally under-represented on campus? Nominate by Dec. 2.
More info
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Millennials’ deteriorating health means they could have shorter life expectancy than GenXers
The Star
When youth vaping skyrocketed, smoking did too
Macleans
New law would make Albertans organ donors unless they opt out
CBC Edmonton
Don’t ignore the threat of superbugs
The Star
Patient care is wrenching: A psychiatrist, a nurse and a doctor bare all
The New York Times
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Alberta Innovates Strategic Networking and Development
Application deadline: Dec. 20, 2019
CIHR
Catalyst Grant: Impacts of financial and organizational restructuring of public health
Application deadline: Jan. 7, 2020
CIHR Team Grant: Canada-EU Smart Living Environments – Transitions in Care
Application deadline: April 22, 2020
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Mindful Practice Workshop for Physicians
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When:
Nov. 15, 2019
Where:
TRW Building
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META - Cochrane Standard Author Training
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When: November 26 to 28, 2019
Where: Edmonton Clinic Health Academy
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Health and Medical Education Scholarship Symposium
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When:
March 5, 2020
Where:
Health Sciences Centre
Call for abstracts open
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O'Brien Institute/CHS Seminar Series
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On November 15 there will be no seminar due to term break. If you're in need of a study or work space, check out one of Calgary's
best new coffee shops.
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Are you or your research making waves in the news cycle? Have you received an award or nailed down an impressive partnership? Did you clinch a massive grant or get yourself published again? We want to hear from you. Email
IPH@ucalgary.ca
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The O'Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary supports excellence in population health and health services research, realizing the benefits of such research by informing community, policy and health-practice stakeholders.
The Institute's membership includes more than 500 multidisciplinary researchers from 13 Cumming School of Medicine departments and nine other University of Calgary faculties, such as Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Kinesiology and Arts; health professionals in Alberta Health Services; and, research users and policy makers from municipal and provincial institutions. As an Institute, we share a vision of "Better health and health care" reflecting our two priority research areas of Improved Population Health and Enhanced Health Systems Performance.
The Institute's success in brokering broader external relationships, with provincial and national interest groups, policy makers, research agencies, the media, philanthropists, and community stakeholders, further extends the reach and impact of our members' significant research outputs.
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