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Official account of the Department of Health Sciences. Home to the Master of Public Health and Master of Health Sciences programs.

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The "Mapping Midwifery Care in Northern Ontario: An Intersectional Mixed Methods Study" study team is hosting a Northern Ontario Midwifery Symposium on February 5th from 1 - 4 pm EST. To attend online or in-person, register at: https://t.co/nGNI4TObj1

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Join Dr. Helle Møller and several students from Lakehead's Department of Health Sciences, as they present on 'A Population Health Approach to Gender Based Violence Prevention' at the Public Health Ontario Rounds Webinar on Dec. 2nd. To register visit: https://t.co/j7vzH7xvVa

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On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Ontario partners introduced a new framework to support public health units to prevent gender-based violence and create the conditions for safe, healthy, and equitable relationships. https://t.co/wmtq11jkZT

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Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Southeast Public Health, and Lakehead University (including Dr. Moller and several students from Health Sciences programs) have released An Equity-Focused Population Health Approach to Gender-Based Violence Prevention. https://t.co/35l5OFOVmD

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MHSc Alumni James Beck, along with co-authors Dr. Lindsay Galway and Dr. Dan Duckert, has published a paper related to his thesis: "Fish and Fishing Practices in the Upper Severn River Watershed: Listening to Stories and Exploring Changes Over Time". https://t.co/TUmRChSp2v

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As we launch into a new academic year, read about the many exciting opportunities that our students, alumni and faculty members are involved in! https://t.co/fO3SzRyEKp

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Panelists Stephanie Hendrickson, Jessica Wyatt, Jiaqi Li, and Kassandra Fernandes (MPH Alumna) represented the Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health at yesterday's Research Showcase

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R&I Week’s "Innovations in Health Equity: Outputs from Dr. Costa's Research Lab" Research Showcase featured poster presentations from PhD in Health Sciences Candidates Kristen McConnell and Kaitlin Adduono.

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The "EPID@Work Research Institute: Community-Driven Research Discussion Panel" took place yesterday as part of Lakehead University’s R&I Week. Health Sciences students Adam Banner (MHSC alum & PhD Candidate) and Jazanne Bunting (MHSc Candidate) were among the Presenters.

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Rachel Globensky Bayes, MHSc Alumna & Coordinator for Healthy Kids HOME, partnered with Dr. Erin Pearson for R&I week Presentation on “Healthy Kids HOME: Key Findings and Lessons Learned from a Neighbourhood-Based Health Promotion Program for Equity Deserving Children &Families"

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Yesterday, Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Abbey Hunter (MPH), Maaja Sepa (MHSc), with CERAH and the Northwest Dementia Working Group, delivered two successful R&I Week panel discussions focused on "Belonging and Purpose" and "Centering the Lived Experience of Dementia"

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‘Everyone has a stake’: LU researchers partner on food security policy planks https://t.co/K7SWp9tz8s

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Dr. Charles Levkoe (@CharlesLevkoe), professor of health sciences and the Canada Research Chair in equitable and sustainable food systems, is one of the researchers exploring concerns & priorities with stakeholders in food security across the province.

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‘Everyone has a stake’: LU researchers partner on food security policy planks https://t.co/K7SWp9tz8s

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Health Sciences in action at the Graduate Student Conference Poster Presentations yesterday (Tuesday, Feb 25) as part of Lakehead University's 2025 Research & Innovation Week. Great work Maaja Sepa (MHSc Candidate) and Abbey Hunter (MPH Candidate)!

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Maaja Sepa, one of our MHSc candidates, won for her Graduate Poster Presentation yesterday as part of Lakehead University's 2025 Research & Innovation Week. She was also a participant in the 3-Minute Thesis presentations on Monday (Feb 24). Congrats on all your great work, Maaja!

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Today from 2:00– 2:30. Research Showcase 2025 - "Healthy Kids HOME: Key Findings and Lessons Learned from a Neighbourhood-Based Health Promotion Program for Equity Deserving Children and Families". Lakehead University Faculty Lounge (Thunder Bay Campus). https://t.co/naCYEfpqDO

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Happening today from 1:00– 2:00. Research Showcase 2025 - "Centring the Lived Experience of Dementia: A Collaborative Approach to Inclusive Community Development". CASES Atrium at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay Campus). https://t.co/Vi3TCJ77t7

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Happening today from 10 – 12. Research Showcase 2025 - Panel Discussion: "Belonging and Purpose: The Experiences of People with Dementia and Care Partners in Participating in Research". CASES Atrium at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay Campus). https://t.co/iEwA0sefnz

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🌟 Join us for the Research Showcase 2025 - "Healthy Kids 'HOME’" on Feb 26, 2025, 2-2:30 pm EST at Lakehead University Faculty Lounge! 🏫 Learn how the HOME project is addressing health disparities & empowering families 💪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.
#RIWeek2025 #CommunityBasedResearch

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🧠💡 How can lived experiences of dementia shape inclusive communities? Join us at #RIWeek2025 for Centering the Lived Experience of Dementia, an international research collaboration driving policy & change. 🌍✨
📅 Feb 26 | 🏛️ CASES Atrium
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/INs3KQsw4F