A huge congratulations to @S_Montesanti, one of four winners of the 2025 @PWHRCanada Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award! @WCHRIUofA @UAlberta

Congratulations, @S_Montesanti!

🎉 Meet the winners of the 2025 @PWHRCanada Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award: 🔬 Dr. Fairbrother (@WomensResearch) 🧭 Dr. Montesanti (@WCHRIUofA) 💡 Dr. Eder (@WCHospital) 💬 Dr. Rosen (IWK Health) ➡️ Learn more about their work: bit.ly/PWHRaward

Thank you for supporting students on U of A Giving Day! When you support students, you give them the time and space to focus on their studies and explore new ideas that will shape the world — for all of us.

We know that when financial pressures are lifted, they are free to focus…to explore new ideas…to pursue a purpose that just might change the world. Your contribution to the School of Public Health Emergency Fund, ensures every student can pursue their passion for public health and make a positive impact. Join us in building a healthier, more resilient future for all. Give today: bit.ly/4d6FVlL #UAlbertaGives #UAlbertaSPH

Today is the Day! Giving Day is an opportunity to unite our community in support of student success. Your contribution goes beyond a mere donation — it becomes a catalyst for empowering students to excel, focus on their goals, and pursue their purpose. The School of Public Health Emergency Fund helps students facing financial hardships. Your contribution ensures every student can pursue their passion for public health and make a positive impact. Join us in building a healthier, more resilient future for all. Give now: bit.ly/4d6FVlL #UAlbertaGives #UAlbertaSPH

Giving Day 2025 is just around the corner, on May 13th! Mark your calendars and join us in making a lasting impact in the lives of students! Learn more: bit.ly/4d72TZS

With temperatures on the plus side in much of the province, wild ice has a chance to melt. Always check the thickness of wild ice before heading out on your winter activities.

EXTENDED! Submit your abstract to have a poster at AbSPORU’s 10th Annual NorthWest SPOR Collaborative Forum in Calgary, AB from May 12 - 14! Always a great conference to highlight your research by submitting an abstract! ⏰APPLY BY MARCH 2nd. shorturl.at/f1Aac

U of A expert discusses Edmonton’s new private addiction treatment centres. School of Public Health professor Francescutti says private centres can ease pressure on the public system. However, he cautions that access to care and equality remain some significant concerns, especially for those who are most vulnerable. Read more at our Media Watch page: bit.ly/4h0rdgP #UAlbertaSPH #ThisIs SPH

Are you new to the field of Injury Prevention? Does your work intersect with the field of Injury Prevention? Our friends at @parachutecanada have a developed an Introduction to Injury Prevention course to get you started. Learn more and register: courses.parachute.ca/course/…

Five ways purchasing food online can improve your health and well-being Use meal delivery services strategically and expand your online order choices, advises School of Public Health researcher Melissa Fernandez. Read more: bit.ly/43cMRLq #UAlbertaSPH #ThisIsPublicHealth

Want to help improve the research landscape for Indigenous researchers in Canada? The Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research is seeking new members with a deep understanding of Indigenous research. Read more: canada.ca/en/research-coordi…

Read the newest issue of WCHRI Works that launched today and learn about all the incredible work happening at and through WCHRI. wchri.createsend1.com/t/d-e-…

To honour Black History Month, the president of the University of Alberta Students' Union (UASU), Lisa Glock, reflects on Dr. Andy Knight’s micro-course, “Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures.” Read Lisa’s reflection: ualberta.ca/en/youalberta/20…

Five Indigenous grandmothers in Alberta are working with Stephanie Montesanti, School of Public Health associate professor, to share traditional teachings and cultural practices with their communities. Read about this important initiative in School of Public Health News: bit.ly/41BL5Tc

Tomorrow - February 18 - is the deadline to register for Virtual Coffee with Alumni! Get matched with an SPH student to share your insights — lessons you've learned, the challenges you've overcome, or the opportunities you've embraced working with diverse organizations and communities. Sign up at the link below and we'll match you with a student who shares similar interests. A School of Public Health volunteer will introduce you to your student match via email, and the student will contact you to arrange a 40 - 60 minute virtual or phone conversation to take place between March 17 - 28, 2025 Learn more and sign up: bit.ly/3CzCPsN Questions: Contact facalum@ualberta.ca.

Save the Date for our next Health Cities Breakfast: Engaging Patients in Health Innovation! 🗓 March 13, 2025 ⏰ 7-9 AM 📍 Matrix Hotel, Edmonton Be the among the first to learn more— sign up for our mailing list! ➡️ edmontonhealthcity.us15.list…

Opinion: U of A professor writes about the change in firefighters emergency response Louis Francescutti, a professor with the U of A School of Public Health, writes that firefighters are now responding to an overwhelming number of medical and social emergencies, often beyond their traditional mandate. Read more on our Media Watch page: bit.ly/4h0rdgP #UAlbertaSPH #ThisIsPublicHealth #UAlberta

If you received CIHR funding for a clinical trial in 2022, 2023 or 2024, check your inbox for the mandatory compliance report. The deadline to send the report back to CIHR is February 27. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52820.html…