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Nursing
Research and innovation

When chronic pain meets chronic loneliness

According to Statistics Canada, one in five people will experience chronic pain in their lifetime, representing 7.6 million people in Canada. Yet people living with chronic pain generally face disbelief and their pain experiences may be invalidated by those around them, resulting in stigmatization. And research conducted by Professor Paula Forgeron, of the School of Nursing at the University of Ot...
According to Statistics Canada, one in five people will experience chronic pain in their lifetime, representing 7.6 million people in Canada. Yet people living with chronic pain generally face disbelief and their pain experiences may be invalidated by those around them, resulting in stigmatization. ...

November 7, 2024
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Rehabilitation Sciences
Research and innovation

Optimizing care for children with language disorders

According to Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, developmental language disorder affects 7.1% of Canadians. It’s a common, yet little known, condition. Research by Professor Daniel Bérubé strongly suggests that early, effective intervention by speech-language pathologists in response to initial signs observed can prevent problems.
According to Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, developmental language disorder affects 7.1% of Canadians. It’s a common, yet little known, condition. Research by Professor Daniel Bérubé strongly suggests that early, effective intervention by speech-language pathologists in response to initial ...

October 17, 2024
Hands holding a drawing of the female reproductive system and the ovarian cancer ribbon
Faculty of Health Sciences
Research and innovation

Preventing ovarian cancer with cannabis

What if cannabis could prevent and treat one of the most feared cancers in women? The legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 led to cannabidiol, or CBD, being increasingly used in modern medicine. A molecule found in cannabis, CBD is used, among other things, to relieve chronic pain and alleviate anxiety and insomnia. However, its therapeutic use could also extend to pathologies such as cancer...
What if cannabis could prevent and treat one of the most feared cancers in women? The legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 led to cannabidiol, or CBD, being increasingly used in modern medicine. A molecule found in cannabis, CBD is used, among other things, to relieve chronic pain and alleviat...

September 12, 2024
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Faculty of Health Sciences
Undergraduate studies

Interdisciplinarity is key to health sciences

In the fall of 2003, the Faculty of Health Sciences initiated an innovative program: the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences. This program rapidly evolved to become an entire school, thus contributing to the training of a new generation of health-care professionals equipped with a unique perspective.
In the fall of 2003, the Faculty of Health Sciences initiated an innovative program: the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences. This program rapidly evolved to become an entire school, thus contributing to the training of a new generation of health-care professionals equipped with a unique perspective...

September 5, 2024
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Faculty of Health Sciences
Future students

Two days to discover careers in health care

Discovery Days took place Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 in the new Faculty of Health Sciences building. More than 350 students from many high schools in the Ottawa-Gatineau area learned what it really means to work in medicine or health.
Discovery Days took place Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 in the new Faculty of Health Sciences building. More than 350 students from many high schools in the Ottawa-Gatineau area learned what it really means to work in medicine or health.

June 21, 2024
Claudette Commanda, Daniel Alfredsson, Lucie Thibault et Jacques Frémont
Faculty of Health Sciences
Convocation

Former Ottawa Senators Captain, Daniel Alfredsson, awarded an honorary doctorate

Convocation for the Faculty of Health Sciences took place June 6. During the two ceremonies, many of the 1006 students stood up in front of their family and loved ones to receive their diploma.
Convocation for the Faculty of Health Sciences took place June 6. During the two ceremonies, many of the 1006 students stood up in front of their family and loved ones to receive their diploma.

June 12, 2024
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Awards and recognition
Research and innovation
Black community

Professor Etowa recognized for commitment to public health

Professor Josephine B. Etowa of the School of Nursing has received the Canadian Public Health Association’s prestigious Ron Draper Health Promotion Award for those working in the sector.
Professor Josephine B. Etowa of the School of Nursing has received the Canadian Public Health Association’s prestigious Ron Draper Health Promotion Award for those working in the sector.

May 13, 2024
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Health
Research and innovation

Angel Foster recognized for career in reproductive health research

Professor Angel M. Foster was recently elected a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, reflecting her deep commitment to reproductive health, evidence-based decision-making and public health policy.
Professor Angel M. Foster was recently elected a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, reflecting her deep commitment to reproductive health, evidence-based decision-making and public health policy.

December 14, 2023
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Nutrition
Health

Changing the game through healthy eating

Making wise food choices has a major effect on our well-being and our physical and mental health (yes, those notorious microbiota in our intestines communicate with our brains!). Students studying at the University of Ottawa’s School of Nutrition Sciences are taught all of the specialist skills they need to play a critical role in maintaining the health of individuals and populations.
Making wise food choices has a major effect on our well-being and our physical and mental health (yes, those notorious microbiota in our intestines communicate with our brains!). Students studying at the University of Ottawa’s School of Nutrition Sciences are taught all of the specialist skills they...

December 13, 2023
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A new, sustainable model to improve Canadian school children’s diet

Canadian children don’t eat enough vegetables, whole fruit, and whole grains on school days. That’s why Professor Claire Tugault-Lafleur of the School of Nutrition Sciences is working to support healthful home-packed lunches.
Canadian children don’t eat enough vegetables, whole fruit, and whole grains on school days. That’s why Professor Claire Tugault-Lafleur of the School of Nutrition Sciences is working to support healthful home-packed lunches.

January 11, 2023