Media Watch 2022
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Sherilee Harper shared the number of ways climate change is impacting Canadians.
Stan Houston says no one knows how the European parasite made its way into ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ coyotes, but it appears to be very efficient at spreading, with up to 80 percent of coyotes in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ now carrying the parasite.
In mid-October, when 87 cases had been identified, Francescutti called for more to be done to get homeless people into stable housing.
Grad students from diverse backgrounds push the boundaries of community-engaged research
Recipients of new equity award will mentor each other as they build skills and expand their expertise in wide-ranging areas of interest.
Assistant professor Sherilee Harper served as an advisor to CPHO Dr. Theresa Tam's advisors for the recently released the State of Public Health in Canada 2022 report.
School of Public Health professor Louis Francescutti comments on Premier's recent announcement.
James Talbot, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s chief medical officer of health from 2012 to 2015, says he’s troubled by Danielle Smith’s comments after the unprecedented stress COVID-19 put on health systems around the world.
Health-care professionals say new provincial regulations for high-potency opioids may increase barriers and harm to patients seeking treatment.
Premier announces major funding boost for recovery treatment but critics and advocates say the approach will not help most vulnerable.
A multidisciplinary research team co-led by Simon Otto is working to develop rapid genomic testing methods that will change the way feedlots make decisions about antimicrobial use and ultimately improve antimicrobial stewardship.
Adjunct professor Shannon MacDonald says school-based vaccinations dropped dramatically due to the initial shutdown of schools in March 2020
Elaine Hyshka believes that fluctuations in the legal market are leading to a decrease in drug-related fatalities.
Stan Houston explains that monkeypox has existed in parts of Central and West Africa for a long time, and researchers have known about it since the 1970s.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈns experiencing domestic abuse can turn to a new online tool for help. Website gives users access to a wide-range of accurate, up-to-date resources
U of A professor co-authors article on declining caribou populations
Sherilee Harper and her co-authors write that Inuit in the Nunatsiavut and NunatuKavut regions of Labrador have shared a deep and enduring connection with caribou for many generations.
Injury prevention centre Associate Director Kathy Belton says safe injection sites could be a preventative measure for poisoning through substances such as drugs or medications that are taken in the wrong dosages or in dangerous combinations.
Loius Fracescutti wants people to take heat stroke seriously.
This is the first step in understanding what the injury issues are.
Kim Raine says she would love to see a similar tax implemented in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
Public health researcher shares the story behind preparing and running the Tenzing Hillary Everest marathon.
Roman Pabayo says more mental health support and resources are needed to help students negatively impacted by income inequality.
School of Public Health PhD student Jamie Boisvenue says the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Insulin Pump Therapy Program (AIPTP) provides access to insulin pumps and supplies, eliminating a large financial barrier for those living with Type 1 diabetes.
'We are behind a lot': How provinces are catching kids up on routine vaccines
Shannon MacDonald comments on how school children of 2020/2021 are behind on their routine vaccines due to COVID-19
Elaine Hyshka explains the reason many more people are now dying is because drug users have switched from the illegal use of legal opioids to novel street drugs like fentanyl.
Sherilee Harper says the burden of climate change falls most heavily on those in low socio-economic conditions and marginalized people
Louis Francescutti advocates for pilot project aiming to get homeless emergency patients into stable housing at a newly built 12-suite building in west Edmonton, if they are ready to do so.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Future Energy Systems research program organizes an array of interactive experiments, crafts, and information discussing different sources of electricity, the energy transition, and how to practice sustainability.
Framework developed by the Centre for Healthy Communities can help governments and non-profits recognize that decisIons that may impact those struggling financially.
In an opinion piece, Stephanie Yanow writes that vaccine inequity is not only a humanitarian emergency, but also an epidemiologic priority.
Stephanie Montesanti worked with three birth workers to develop a program to help Indigenous families access culturally appropriate health care and support.
Roman Pabayo says many barriers prevent people from getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
Elaine Hyshka says it’s important to decriminalize minor drug offences because it has a significant impact on harm reduction
Elaine Hyshka says her research shows that many drug users will not consider seeking treatment due to societal stigma and fear of prosecution.
Les Hagan states even if it’s not a violation of the letter, it’s definitely a violation of the spirit of the convention.
A new U of A study quantifies the economic burden of excess sugar consumption from all aspects of the diet — not just sugary drinks
Shelby Yamamoto and her team found that green spaces and social interaction appear to protect seniors and immigrants from the health impacts of climate change.
Louis Francescutti says the root of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s polarization is making decisions based on political motivations rather than science-based evidence
Roman Pabayo explains that adopting a more sustainable approach to COVID-19 does not mean “throwing caution to the wind.
Elaine Hyshka discusses the decriminalization of minor drug offences.
Survey conducted by Elaine Hyshka found that hundreds of people who use safe consumption sites would not go back if personal health numbers were required
Louis Hugo Francescutti states that although overcoming Omicron likely confers some degree of natural immunity, getting vaccinated is a much safer method of building protection against the virus
Stephanie Montesanti comments on how Omicron changed our pandemic and ended the ‘new normal’ of 2020