Passion for people - Love of learning. If we're not failing, we're not growing! Using research & innovation to improve health outcomes.
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13 Jun 2024
Congrats Dr Roach!!
13 Jun 2024
Join us in celebrating and congratulating Dr. Pamela Roach (@pamelamroach) on her new appointment as deputy director of the O'Brien Institute!!
We look forward to the impactful contributions she will continue to make in her new role and working together to advance #publichealth.
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30 Mar 2021
#LetsGoOilers #oilers @OilersNation Meet Ben. He’s 4 years old and was just diagnosed with a brain tumour. He had brain surgery and is now recovering at home before he starts radiation. We can’t keep his stick out of his hands and it’s his dream to meet his hero Connor McDavid.
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28 Apr 2024
CKUA's listeners have stepped up and raised more than $1.55 million! Thank you to all who donated! All of us at CKUA are full of gratitude. Donate before midnight on April 28 to have your support included in the final total. ckua.com
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We are pleased to announce Dr. Sofia Ahmed has been appointed as WCHRI’s Academic Lead - Women’s Health Research. This newly-created role commences on May 1, 2024.
Read more:
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27 Mar 2024
We’ve got a lot to celebrate this year! It’s been 10 years since Geoff Cumming’s historic gift to our medical school and our research institutes are celebrating milestone anniversaries. We’re grateful for our community’s support and how together we’re sparking healthier lives.
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27 Mar 2024
Exciting research led by Dr. Kimberley Nix highlights the impact of specialized care for women who experienced a hypertensive disorder while pregnant. Published in CJC Open, Dr. Nix's study found 95% of participants at Calgary's PreVASC clinic reported positive changes in exercise, meds, and diet – critical for preventing heart disease.
Learn more: ucalgary.ca/news/study-exami…
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19 Mar 2024
Important findings from Meghan Macphail’s masters thesis on the impacts of nutrition on cardiovascular health after #HDP. @CanPostPregNet @MaternalHC @HeartSisters @CWHHAlliance @LibinInstitute @preeclampsia @Sonia_ButaliaMD @AmyMetcalfePhD
18 Mar 2024
This new #CJCO review discusses the impact of nutrition supports after hypertension in pregnancy, with promising improvements in cardiovascular risk measures like blood pressure! 👉 cjcopen.ca/article/S2589-790… 🌎 #HerHeartMatters
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16 Mar 2024
Incredibly honored to receive Best Paper in Gynecologic Oncology🥇for ERAS 2023 Guidelines Update and also the inaugural @beth_karlan Award for Editorial Excellence 🙏 Thx to my mentors @SeanDowdy1 @pedroramirezMD @David_Cohn_MD @SusanModesitt @gynoncjnls @SGO_org @OncoAlert
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21 Jan 2024
Seems to be a lot of orange and blue in those seats! 🙊 #BattleOfAlberta #LetsGoOilers
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29 Nov 2023
Launching the Canadian Network for Rare Diseases @Genedoc35 @raredisorders @Durhane #onechildeverychild @TIPS_SPIIE @UCalgary @Marshall_HEcon
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28 Jun 2023
Today marks a monumental moment in cancer care, and AHS history. The Arthur J.E. Child Foundation has gifted the Calgary Cancer Centre a $50M donation to support oncology, clinical excellence, recruitment, and focus on bringing new treatments and research to Calgary. 1/2
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28 Jun 2023
Thrilled to announce a historic $50M donation from the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation! The Calgary Cancer Centre is now the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre or “The Arthur Child.” This gift will provide world-leading cancer care right here in Calgary. #owncancer
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28 Jun 2023
RT @AHS_media: We are proud of our dedicated teams who are being recognized today with @HQCA 2023 Patient Experience Awards for their commi…
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28 Jun 2023
So proud of the NICU staff, physicians AND parents across Alberta — your team work and dedication earned you this recognition!! @AHS_media @ahs_scn
27 Jun 2023
We are thrilled to recognize initiatives that improve Albertans’ experiences in accessing or receiving healthcare services. Today, we announce our 2023 Patient Experience Award honourees!
👉 ow.ly/5msr50OXup8
#ABHealth #PXAwards23 #PatientExperience
ALT An image of a mom cradling her newborn. The words say: Let's celebrate person-centred care 2023 recipients, Health Quality Council of Alberta, Patient Experience Awards.
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27 Jun 2023
📢 #HotOffthePress! Our newest issue of #CJCPC is out. Click here to see all the details 👉 cjcpc.ca/current
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26 Jun 2023
.@LewisCapaldi’s Glastonbury set displayed the best of the human spirit – and put #disability centre-stage. His disabilities visible, the crowd loved him. If only society was always so accepting of difference, by @DrFrancesRyan theguardian.com/commentisfre… via @guardian #inclusion
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