Stampede in the era of COVID-19
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Institute member Dr. Jia Hu, MD, has been collaborating with the Calgary Stampede to ensure that this year's pared-down “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” the first Stampede since the COVID-19 pandemic began, is executed with the health and safety of the public at top of mind.
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How to reach Canadians still not vaccinated against COVID-19
Global News Calgary
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Extended clinic hours, workplace vaccination, and reaching out to immigrant communities can help break down barriers to vaccine accessibility.
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Need for locum doctors in rural Alberta hospitals jumped in 2021
Edmonton Journal
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Dr. Paul Boucher, MD, says in 2021 the locum program overall is being used 40 to 50 per cent more than it was in non-pandemic years. Read more
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Arthritis liaison model of care: Step in the right direction
Kelowna Now
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A collaborative study with Dr. Cheryl Barnabe, MD, has found a way to bridge the gap between First Nations people living with arthritis and clinicians to improve quality of care. Read more
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The surprising effect COVID-19 measures had on the flu and other respiratory illnesses More info
University of Calgary recommends COVID-19 vaccinations UCalgary News
COVID-19 Delta variant in Canada: FAQ on origins, hotspots and vaccine protection The Conversation
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Olympics - call for experts
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Researchers able to take media requests, and whose area of expertise aligns with the upcoming Olympics including topics such as sport, sport injury prevention, sport nutrition, altitude, socio-economic and COVID-19 considerations, are asked to email iph@ucalgary.ca.
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CIHR Institute Advisory Board
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Congratulations to Dr. David Hogan, MD, who has accepted an invitation to serve as a member of the CIHR Advisory Board for the Institute of Aging.
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The History of the Cumming School of Medicine
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Explore the first 50 years of innovation and education at the Cumming School of Medicine in the new book “Creating the Future of Health” online and at the Foothills Campus bookstore. More info
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OHMES EDI Research & Innovation in Health & Medical Education Funding Competition
Application deadline: Sept. 17, 2021
Tri-Agency New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration 2021
Application deadline: Oct. 12, 2021
Government of Canada 2021 Exploration Competition
Application deadline: Oct. 19, 2021
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How to find a research grant
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11 a.m., Jul. 21, 2021
Strategies for finding and researching a funding opportunity, key things to look for and what to consider before applying. More info
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Connecting research and practice in post-secondary mental health
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Aug. 12 to 13, 2021
Bridging the gap between research and practice that has been around for many years and exists in various sectors.
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EDI and knowledge translation in POR
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9 a.m, Jul. 23, 2021
Session 2 in AbSPORU's "Shaping Patient-Oriented Research Environments Through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion" webinar series. More info
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Collecting, measuring and estimating costs of a health care innovation in Alberta
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Multiple sessions available
Learn how to create a robust plan to assess the impact of a health innovation on health care costs. More info
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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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