Kofi Annan praises WHO guidelines informed by O'Brien Institute research
New World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines that were informed by research conducted at the O'Brien Institute are being praised by The Elders, a group that includes Kofi Annan and Jimmy Carter.  Read more
 

 
In The News
Announcements
Some Calgarians swear by IV therapy; flu doctors say there's no benefit
CTV News


Dr. David Hogan appointed to federal panel  on aging and dementia
   

     
Dr. James Dickenson separates fact from fiction as Calgarians turn to IV therapy to protect themselves against the flu. Read more
 
Dr. David Hogan, academic lead of the Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging, is one of six experts who have been called on for help to advance a Canadian Dementia Strategy. Read more
Alberta sees 'significant' number of flu cases this season Calgary Herald


Primary Care Network profiles get a revamp
     

     
About 2,700 people have been hospitalized with influenza in Alberta and dozens have died. Jason Cabaj explains why it's been a busy year. Read more
 
Alberta Health has updated each of its 42 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to provide a range of data relevant to primary care across Alberta. See the updated list here.
How housing Calgary's homeless would pay dividends to society  Various outlets

Call for papers: Why Public Health Matters Today
     

     
Nick Falvo and Katrina Milaney explain why homeless rates are high in Calgary and the benefits society would reap if we housed them. Read more in the Calgary Sun, Calgary Herald
 
The Canadian Journal of Public Health invites submissions for a special section that will explore, and provide evidence for, the value of public health to Canada. Read more

 

 

Good Reads

Funding Opportunities


CIHR: Health System Impact Award (for doctoral trainees and post-doc fellows) 
Application deadline: April 5

Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge
Application deadline: April 9

PolicyWise for Children and Families: Secondary Data Use Grant
Application deadline: April 25




 

 

Events

Friday Seminar
Series
Healthcare in Syria: Determination in the Face of Destruction 

Patient preferences and simulation modeling to improve care and health system performancce
     

     
What: Canadians for Safe Syrian Healthcare symposium
When: March 26, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Clara Christie Theatre, HSC
 
March 23: Deborah Marshall
Location: G500, HSC
Human rights, health inequities and social marginalization 


Good Friday: No seminar 
     

     
What: Science in the Cinema presents Milk
When: April 11
Where: The Plaza Theatre 
 
The O'Brien Institute/CHS Seminar Series returns April 6
Don't Try This at Home: World Domination and Academic Leadership Laid Bare



O'Brien Institute/CHS Seminar Series

   

     
What: Medical Education Leadership Lecture
When: April 25, Noon-1:30 p.m. 
Where: Theatre 3, HSC
 
April 6: Jaana Woiceshyn
Location: G500, HSC
Stay tuned for more information! 

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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 450 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.