Official Twitter account of the Healthy Populations Institute at Dalhousie University.

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🌟 We're so excited to announce our 2024 Student Writing Competition winners! Congratulations to Al Muktadir Munam and Neha Katote their insightful essays on tech-enabled care and International Development week! Stay tuned for publication updates! 🎉
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Medication optimization can reduce the patient, health system, and environmental harms caused by inappropriate medication use. Learn more in our new Medication Optimization for Sustainability in Inpatient Care playbook: cascadescanada.ca/resources/…
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Join us this fall for the Climate, Health & Sustainable Care ECHO, a collaborative space to discuss, troubleshoot, and celebrate efforts to provide climate resilient and sustainable care across settings and specialties! Sessions start Oct 8. Learn more: cascadescanada.ca/event/clim…
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13 Aug 2024
JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT ‼️ Are you a full-time Dalhousie student located in Halifax, NS in need of a part-time job during the academic year? Become a peer educator! See details below
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Join us in September to hear Jeffrey Tochkin explore lessons learned by applying a leadership lens to the health impacts of climate emergencies and the cycle of preparedness through to response and recovery. cascadescanada.ca/event/sept…
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30 Jul 2024
PLANS is hosting a Research Symposium this Fall on October 3rd, 2024 as part of our 10th anniversary celebration! We invite you to submit your research!
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30 Jul 2024
Celebrate Emancipation Day with a dynamic showcase featuring acclaimed artists and writers. Light refreshments will be served. This free event is taking place on August 1st, 2024 at Halifax Public Library from 6pm-8pm. Visit here for details: agns.ca/event/freedom-narrat…
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As a partner in PhareClimat Santé, we're sharing translations to help ensure that the exciting projects underway in Québec reach all the way across Canada. Here, learn about how CHUM is managing anesthetic gases: phareclimat.ca/initiatives/g…
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Have you been waiting to take our Fundamentals of Sustainable Health Systems course? Don't miss this chance to develop your skills and grow your networks! cascadescanada.ca/training/f…
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Join a study by Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. Share your workplace experiences, especially the 'undiscussable' aspects. Participation is confidential. Enter a draw for a $50 grocery gift card. Fill out the consent form using the QR code to participate.
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Join us this fall for a French-language course centred on opportunities and ongoing efforts in Québec to enhance the sustainability of inhaler prescribing, dispensing, use, and disposal while maintaining high-quality care: cascadescanada.ca/fr/event/f…
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10 Jul 2024
HPI is proud to announce Anja McLeod, Master of Arts student, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, at Dalhousie, as the 2024 winner of the Leon & Rose Zitner Prize...Congratulations, Anja!
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Tomorrow!!
Next Wednesday, July 10, join @ccghc, @PEACH_HealthON and CASCADES as we welcome Dr. Courtney Howard to discuss the health impacts of smoke and Abdel Darwhich to detail smoke management for health care settings. Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Do you have a specific challenge or initiative that you want to work on in your healthcare setting? Our leadership course explores the challenges and opportunities of improving, changing, and transforming the health sector for sustainability. redcap.utoronto.ca/surveys/?…
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Food is critical to adequate nutrition for healing - and can improve the patient experience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster valuable relationships. Learn more in our new Food Infrastructures for Planetary Health playbook: cascadescanada.ca/resources/…
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Is there a relationship between ageing and play? Check out some intergenerational play at FREE FOR ALL and see what you think || playgroundology.wordpress.co… || register here - eventbrite.ca/e/free-for-all… || #playeveryday #playmatters #playeveryone
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📢 Call for submissions! #DalHPJ is seeking submissions on Interprofessional Health Education (IPHE) & Collaborative Practice (ICP). Topics include equity, student prep, clinical-practicum connections, and more. 🗓️ Submit by Sept 20 at 5 pm AST 🔗 ojs.library.dal.ca/hpj/about…
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Proud to be celebrating the first #internationaldayofplay here in Nova Scotia! This message is an important one to keep in mind…kids across our beautiful province need to have opportunities for quality play every day in all early years settings. DalHealth @DalHPI @nseducation
11 Jun 2024
Tuesday’s first-ever #InternationalDayofPlay is a reminder that playtime isn’t just fun – it’s essential for children’s development & wellbeing. From the science behind play to ideas for games, @UNICEF shares tips to unlock children’s full potential: unicef.org/parenting/day-of-…
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