Faculty of Health Sciences - ULethbridge Stories (Page 5)

Zaynab is learning to prepare for life's uncertainties

Zaynab Enayetullah knew choosing public health was the right decision as she watched the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic during her second semester at uLethbridge.

Meeting challenges paved the way to success

Finding her niche, Angelica Zucchiatti is using her degree as a springboard to help people with addictions.

Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences

As a new student, I'm sure you have lots of questions and are both nervous and excited to get started at the University of Lethbridge. We can't wait to meet you and witness your growth on this journey!

Five questions with Shining Graduate Aimée Yurris (BHSc ’20)

During her practicum in Aboriginal Health, Aimée took the initiative to spearhead the uLethbridge Meal Exchange Chapter, a student group with the goal of advocating for a more sustainable, equitable campus food system, and connecting campus to the national student food security movement.

Faculty of Health Sciences ensured Alysha her convocation experience

In March, before COVID closures, the Faculty of Health Sciences led the effort to present a special graduation ceremony for one of its own, nursing student Alysha Ramus (BN ’20).

Donation that spurred healthcare scrub project comes full circle

After news went out about the Drama Department costume shop technicians building scrubs for health care workers, the family of the original fabric donation was thrilled to hear how the fabric was being used.

Employee spotlight: Dr. Shannon Spenceley (BN ’84) | Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences

Shannon finds that the best part of being a nurse is supporting people as they choose new ways to maintain, regain or improve their health.

uLethbridge nursing faculty volunteer for front lines

Two uLethbridge alumnae and faculty in the Faculty of Health Sciences' Department of Nursing prove a nurse’s intrinsic desire to help. To care. To heal. Tracy Oosterbroek and Karen Rowles immediately volunteered to return to the front lines when they heard news of the pandemic.

Embarking on a master’s degree journey

“I chose the Calgary Campus because of its downtown location, the flexible class times and the programs offered.”

A Passion for Food Takes Student from Kitchen to Classroom and Back Again

A competitive baker in high school, Aimee attended the Culinary Arts program at NAIT before coming to uLethbridge to pursue a Bachelor of Health Sciences as an Aboriginal Health major.

Employee Spotlight: Dr. Olu Awosoga

Dr. Olu Awosoga, Health Sciences associate professor, has enjoyed being the U of L's chief marshal for the past few years.

Graduate student spotlight: Erin Davis (MSc)

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts and Science in Religious Studies and Psychology Honours, With Great Distinction MSc Thesis Research: I will be conducting a study using participatory action research in combination with running

Employee Spotlight: Sharon Lawson (BEd '88)

Get to know alumna Sharon Lawson, Administrative Support in the Faculty of Health Sciences Dean's Office.

Improving Health Care for Older Adults

Focusing on care for older adults in rural Alberta, Dr. Julia Brassolotto is using her interdisciplinary expertise as a social scientist and health-services researcher to examine how living in a rural area affects health and health care.

Graduate student spotlight: Chinenye Nwoke

Perinatal mental health should be a priority! We must talk about perinatal mental health! It could save lives! Previous Degrees: BSc (Hons.) degree in Global Health and a Master of Public Health (MPH)

Graduate student spotlight: Evans Oppong (MSc)

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Education MSc Health Sciences Thesis Research: Evans is co-supervised by Dr. Jean Hallowing and Dr. Peter Kellett. His thesis research examines health care choices of

Gradate student spotlight: Kathrina Chief Moon-Riley

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, 2014 MSc Thesis Research: My thesis examined the biological impacts of residential schooling on the development of intergenerational trauma among Indigenous Canadians. Specifically, I investigated whether

Graduate student spotlight: Reema Khullar

> “My research focused on ways to enhance patient recovery after surgery, which I hope will contribute to nursing practice in a way that increases quality of patient care. What I enjoyed most

Graduate student profile: Ryan Waldorf (MSc)

Ryan Woldorf wants to know what resources and support is given to male caregivers of spouses with dementia.

Chess Gives At-risk Youth a Chance

As part of a unique youth sentencing initiative, uLethbridge faculty member Dr. Lance Grigg, a multidisciplinary team of researchers and graduate students, and a Provincial Court of Alberta judge are exploring how chess affects youths' thought-processes and decision-making.

Graduate Student Profile: Takara Motz, (MSc)

Seeing the impact in those she cared for, Takara researched the effects of racially-motivated housing discrimination on Indigenous students

Graduate Student Profile: Noëlle Sedgwick, MN

Noëlle's practical hospital experience taught her much about the relationship between rural culture and end-of-life care.

Advancing Alternative Health Care

Dr. Wendy Takeda's journey to improve her patients’ entire well-being through acupuncture has led her to establish a student scholarship and collaborate with uLethbridge researchers.

Rebuilding in Nepal

Alumna Janelle Pritchard (BN '12), an operating-room nurse in Calgary, has an infectious passion for helping the people of Nepal.