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Back to the land: USask Wellness Wheel developing peer mentor

WEBThe Wellness Wheel mobile medical clinic, led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers, is working with peer mentors to identify and effectively address …

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‘Training public health professionals to meet the needs and …

WEBDr. George Mutwiri (DVM, PhD) believes there’s truth to the adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As a professor and senior leader in the …

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USask researchers lead national project to eliminate cervical

WEBAmanda Niebergall is a Regina cervical cancer survivor. (Photo: Submitted) Amanda Niebergall, a 32-year-old pre-school teacher, is a Regina cervical cancer …

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Stretching more effective than walking to lower high blood

WEBWalking has long been the prescription of choice for physicians trying to help their patients bring down their blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a …

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Health science fiction

WEBThe robots—worth about $80,000 each—are now in six communities throughout Saskatchewan, a number Mendez hopes to see increase by leaps and bounds based on …

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Health studies degree prepares new USask graduate for further …

WEBAs a result, Silverberg sought to complete another degree that would help prepare her for a future in health care. After enrolling in a health studies (HLST) class …

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New USask-based Indigenous centre for research on HIV, HCV and …

WEBThe waniska Centre for HIV, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and sexually transmitted blood-borne illness (STBBI), which will serve Saskatchewan and Manitoba, …

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USask researchers use foxes to solve health mystery in Northern

WEBA combination of ecological and biological methods in studying wildlife helped University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers track a parasite dangerous to humans. …

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Asian Heritage Month: Profile of Professor Mou in JSGS

WEBWith more than 15 years of experience, Dr Haizhen Mou (PhD) brings an economist’s perspective to solving public policy problems that impact society, including …

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Feeling COVID-19 stress

WEBLanding silently on a roof in the middle of hostile territory, your team—a rag-tag band of friends from across the globe—weaves through a complex maze to slip …

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The role of public health in the global pandemic

WEBDec 11, 2020. Public health, at its core, is about the prevention of disease and limiting the impact of disease once it has occurred. Public health is of critical importance now more …

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In photos: Exploring Black joy and wellness as a form of resistance

WEBTake a look through a virtual photo album from an insightful new research project designed to allow University of Saskatchewan (USask) students, alumni, and …

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Building an Indigenous space in the College of Medicine

WEBPart of the College of Medicine’s vision and mission is to effectively serve and improve the health and well-being of the people of Saskatchewan, including …

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Métis cancer survivor experiences documented in digital …

WEBL-R: Dr. Robert Henry (PhD), an associate professor in USask’s Department of Indigenous Studies in the College of Arts and Science, and Terri Hansen-Gardiner, a …

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USask breast cancer research targets post-treatment function

WEBDr. Angelica Lang (PhD), an assistant professor in the USask College of Medicine in the Department of Medicine and the CCRAH, said patients who have had …

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‘A small difference can change the world’

WEBFrom left: Dr. Wanda Martin (PhD), a planetary health nurse and an associate professor in the College of Nursing, Sharon Sackey is a USask graduate …

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USask health researchers recognized for achievement, impact and

WEBDr. Ha s san Vatanparast (PhD), p rofessor in the School of Public Health and the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, is this year’s recipient of the SHRF Career …

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Innovative USask health research projects receive $4.86 million …

WEBInnovative USask health research projects receive $4.86 million from CIHR. Health care research projects at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) ranging from …

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Distinguishing between wants and needs during the coronavirus

WEBAs of April 14, 2020, there were more than 26,000 cases and more than 800 COVID-19-related deaths in Canada.Millions of people have filed for Employment Insurance and …

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Canadian nursing schools make Indigenous training part of …

WEBIndigenous Research Chair in Nursing Dr. Holly Graham of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) collaborates with Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing to …

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U of S names new dean of University Library

WEBJust, who begins a five-year term as dean effective Feb. 1, 2017, comes to the U of S with extensive experience in academic and research libraries at a variety of major American …

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