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Faculty of Health Sciences

A collection of 130 stories

Ergonomics in Action: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability in Canada’s Wind Industry

Conor Tosh, a graduate student at the University of Lethbridge, supervised by Dr. Jon Doan, is conducting innovative research in partnership with the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) to advance sustainable energy in Canada and around the world.

Research & Creative Activity 2 min read

Shining student Mahala Swisterski found her mentors at ULethbridge

Alumna Mahala Swisterski's career direction took a turn after she attended a Graduate Studies open house. There she found the public health graduate program and knew it was the right path for her.

Students Who Inspire 2 min read

Shining Student Virginia Ridge aims for a career in addictions counselling

Virginia Ridge balances full-time studies with raising her three children. She intends to work as an addictions counsellor and complete a graduate degree in the future.

Students Who Inspire 2 min read

Shining Student Tannis Chartier

Tannis Chartier found her perfect career direction with therapeutic recreation. In addition to her studies, she volunteers with a recreation program and works on a physical rehabilitation unit.

Students Who Inspire 2 min read

Volunteering is a passion for Shining Student Ladan Yousef

Ladan Yousef's goal is to pursue graduate studies in public health. She's an avid volunteer and dedicates her time to unhoused people in Calgary.

Students Who Inspire 2 min read

Ulises Charles-Rodriguez (PhD '23) leverages health research and practical experiences to drive meaningful EDIB change

After he successfully defended his PhD dissertation, Ulises Charles Rodriguez (PhD '23) realized he'd been transformed during his four years at ULethbridge

Doctor of Philosophy 4 min read

Faculty of Health Sciences Gold Medal Winner Christine Green is committed to enhancing the field of therapeutic recreation

Christine Green (BTR '23), gold medal winner in the Faculty of Health Sciences, is especially interested in animal-assisted interventions and research.

Spring 2023 Convocation 3 min read

Shining graduate student Oluwadamilola Fadodun sees a future where women in Africa can freely access health care

Oluwadamilola (Dammy) Fadodun (MSc(N) '23) is passionate about her research in women's and children's health. She intends to work towards a future where women in Africa can access preventive health-care services.

Convocation 5 min read

Shining Graduate Zaynab Enayetullah found a passion for epidemiology at ULethbridge

Zaynab Enayetullah (BHSc '23) was taking an epidemiology course when the COVID-19 pandemic was worsening, giving her the opportunity to see the significance of her university education.

Spring 2023 Convocation 3 min read

Shining Student Apoyaakii (Fair-Skinned Woman), Keely Wadsworth

Apoyaakii (Fair-Skinned Woman), Keely Wadsworth wanted her post-secondary education to honour Indigenous history and culture. She knew by enrolling at the University of Lethbridge her dream would become reality. Now four years later, Keely is proud to learn from Indigenous Elders in her classes.

Students Who Inspire 5 min read

Addictions Counselling program has been a life-changing experience for Virginia

Virginia Ridge, an Addictions Counselling major, came to ULethbridge as a college transfer student. Having experienced addiction first-hand, the knowledge and skills she's gained in the program have been life-changing.

addictions counselling 3 min read

University of Lethbridge student helps organize pop-up village in Calgary

A desire to make an impact at the community level propelled Austin Deck, an LPN, to enrol in the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences offered at the University of Lethbridge Calgary campus. Even

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Health and Humanitarianism Abroad – MSc Health Sciences Student Suha Damag

Suha Damag’s passion for volunteerism, research and international health advocacy – along with her drive to gain more knowledge – has taken her from Yemen to Malaysia and now to Lethbridge, where she’s completing her MSc Health Sciences degree.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Researching Your Way To An MSc

If you’re looking to take a deep dive into research and get ahead in the world of health sciences, the University of Lethbridge – ranked as one of the most research-intensive universities for its size in Canada – is the place for you.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

University of Lethbridge nursing students take to the streets

Third-year nursing students at the University of Lethbridge took to the streets this fall as part of their health promotion nursing course.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Q&A with Fall 2022 graduate Amber Pritchard

Amber Pritchard (BHSc '22) graduates this fall with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in public health, with a minor in aboriginal heath.

Convocation 1 min read

Q & A with Saffren Colbourne

ULethbridge Bachelor of Nursing student Saffren Colbourne is making a difference for LGBTQ2S+ students in healthcare.

Nursing 2 min read

Five reasons adult learners have an advantage

Returning to school can be daunting, encompassing worries such as balancing family, school and career, and learning new technologies, but the pros far outweigh any potential drawbacks.

Calgary Campus 3 min read

Q & A with Shining Graduate LJ Good Eagle

We caught up with LJ Good Eagle (BHSc '21), class of 2021, about his time at ULethbridge and what returning to campus for this year's Convocation ceremony means to him.

Faculty of Health Sciences 3 min read

Q & A with Shining Graduate Maria Wilson

Spring 2022 graduate Maria Wilson shared with us some of her key take-aways and memories from her time at ULethbridge.

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Q & A with Shining Graduate Karleen Burns

Karleen Burns, a 2022 graduate, shared some of her most memorable experiences and lessons she learned throughout her Bachelor of Health Sciences program at ULethbridge.

Faculty of Health Sciences 1 min read

Q & A with Shining Graduate Lauren Reimer

Meet Lauren Reimer, Bachelor of Nursing, Class of 2022

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Dr. Chinenye Nmanma Nwoke

PhD graduate in population studies in health Dr. Chinenye Nmanma Nwoke is setting the foundation for research on maternal depression and anxiety disorders among African immigrant women in Alberta.

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Silvo Hernesniemi

"Maintain your desire to learn" says Master of Science in health sciences grad Silvo Hernesniemi. Research methodologies and the exploration of knowledge fueled the fire for Silvo at ULethbridge.

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate and AstraZeneca Aboriginal Nursing Award recipient Amber Whitstone

Shining Graduate and AstraZeneca Aboriginal Nursing Award recipient Amber Whitstone answers a few questions about her time at ULethbridge

Faculty of Health Sciences 2 min read
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