Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We're closed Sept 30 for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Today we wear orange to honour survivors of Canada’s residential schools & mourn those lost, to acknowledge the colonial structures that continue to harm Indigenous people & the work we must do to dismantle them. 000
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr Joss Reimer delivers the keynote at our 35th Anniversary Gala. The University of Manitoba alum [MD/08, MPH/13] has helped guide health decisions affecting Manitobans & Canadians for over a decade. U of M Rady Faculty www.eventbrite.ca/e/... 032
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyMichelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"The number of people accessing food banks in the province since 2020 has ballooned by more than 150 per cent, including more seniors, like Smith, than ever before." More than 60,000 Manitobans rely on food bank each month, Harvest Manitoba report says www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...winnipegfreepress.comMore than 60,000 Manitobans rely on food bank each month, Harvest Manitoba report saysLinda Smith first turned to Harvest Manitoba in the early 1990s when her husband became permanently disabled. Now, on a fixed income, she continues to access the food bank to make ends meet. 024
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyUM Faculty of Science @umanitobasci.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Learn to use Canadian High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Cloud computing resources at our free Autumn 2026 in-person, 3-day-long workshop! 🎉 Date: October 21-23, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: 405 Brodie Centre, Bannatyne campus www.eventbrite.ca/e/manitoba-2... 001
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026There’s still time. Get tickets for MCHP’s 35th Anniversary Gala. Celebrate a legacy of research supporting equity, health & wellbeing; help us build on it by reducing barriers to the evidence in Manitoba’s population research data repository. U of M Rady Faculty www.eventbrite.ca/e/... 000
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Hear from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, U of M Rady Faculty alum Dr. Joss Reimer, at our 35th Anniversary Gala. Proceeds will support an endowment to help communities, organizations, trainees & researchers access Manitoba’s population research data. www.eventbrite.ca/e/... 001
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Congrats to #MCHPResearch’s Dr. Nathan Nickel, Dr. Amanda Fowler-Woods & Dr. Amy Freier, awarded CIHR Operating Grant funding to support working with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities on guidelines to ensure gender, sex & sexual orientation data supports equity & minimizes harm. U of M Rady Faculty 000
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyCentre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🚀 Don’t miss AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day in Winnipeg on Oct. 1! Join the Centre on Aging at Holiday Inn Winnipeg-South, 1330 Pembina Hwy, 1:30–4 PM to discover solutions that support healthy aging through demos, research talks & more. Register: event.fourwaves.com/agetech2026 #NationalSeniorsDay 002
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyUofT-TCAIREM @uoft-tcairem.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Public wants #safety and human oversight at heart of #AI #regulation, report finds htworld.co.uk/news/ai/publ... #MedEd #AIinHealthcare #HealthAI #HealthTechhtworld.co.ukPublic wants safety and human oversight at heart of AI regulation, report findsSafety and accuracy should be prioritised over speed and innovation when regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, according to new research from the Health Foundation. 031
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026For 35 Years, MCHP has turned data into evidence to inform decisions & probe health & social issues. Oct 14, join our 35th Anniversary Gala & help us grow that legacy - all funds raised support repository fees for community groups, trainees & others. U of M Rady Faculty www.eventbrite.ca/e/... 001
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyCentre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 21/09/2026‘Long overdue’: Social prescribing turns its focus to caregivers www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/09/14/l...canadianaffairs.news‘Long overdue’: Social prescribing turns its focus to caregiversPilot projects indicate social prescribing benefits caregivers’ well-being, but it is unclear how much it reduces non-urgent doctor visits 001
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Congrats #MCHPReserach Director Dr. Nathan Nickel & Dr. Michelle Driedger (U of M Rady Faculty), awarded CIHR funding in partnership with the Manitoba Métis Federation to explore how & when Red River Métis men seek care for mental health concerns & the barriers they face. umtoday.ca/stories/r... 000
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026For 35 years, the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy has conducted collaborative population-based research that informs solutions, strengthens public policy and supports a thriving society. Join us October 14 to honour this legacy. U of M Rady Faculty get tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/... 011
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyCentre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Read all about the Centre on Aging's special event in Senior Scope, as we host the AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day on Oct 1, 1:30–4 PM, Holiday Inn Winnipeg South: tinyurl.com/yjwwnzv6 Free to attend, space is limited. Register by Sept 23: event.fourwaves.com/agetech2026event.fourwaves.comAgeTech Discovery DayJoin AgeTech Discovery Day, October 1, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves. 012
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Congrats to #MCHPResearch’s Ashley Green, promoted to Engagement & Events Coordinator. Ashley joined us in 2023 as Events Coordinator, showing a strong & growing command of our engagement work & its goals. Ashley is excited to take on new responsibilities in this expanded role. 000
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Celebrate 35 years population & health research, scholarship & community collaboration. October 14, 2026, join faculty, staff, learners, alumni & partners at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights to honour MCHP’s past, present & future. U of M Rady Faculty Get tickets now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/... 010
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyUofT-TCAIREM @uoft-tcairem.bsky.social · 03/09/2026#AI+#HEALTH 2026 Conference Host: Center for #ArtificialIntelligence in #Medicine & Imaging 📅 Dec. 8-9 🔗 aimi.stanford.edu/aihealth26 #HealthAI #HealthTech #MedEdaimi.stanford.eduAI+HEALTH 2026 001
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Our 2025-26 Annual Report is now online. Hear from director, Dr. Nathan Nickel. Learn about new #MCHPResearch, awards received by our faculty & students, our work supporting data equity & how we enhanced our Repository to better support researchers. umanitoba.ca/manitob... 000
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyU of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Three occupational therapy students recently implemented a new inclusive program at Mini U, UM’s long-running summer camp for children. The program allowed young campers to thrive in activities built specifically for their needs. umtoday.ca/stories/purp...umtoday.caPurpose-built play for youthUM students help create new inclusive camp at Mini U. 012
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026See the latest insights from #MCHPResearch in our Summer 2026 Quarterly Highlights, now online. Find links to new articles from our researchers that use our Repository of linkable #AdministrativeData to explore the health & well-being of Manitobans. full list & links: icont.ac/51lio 000
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyTrans Manitoba @transmanitoba.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Call for Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse (2S/TGD) youth! CARE Lab is looking to recruit 6-8 2S/TGD youth across Canada to serve on their youth community advisory board (YCAB).YCAB members will help support an upcoming study about substance use. 001
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Out-of-pocket birth control costs dropped by 74% in the first 5 months of universal coverage in Manitoba, especially for young adults, says a new study co-authored by #MCHPResearch's Dr. Nathan Nickel & UBC's Dr. Laura Schummers & Dr. Elizabeth Nethary. med-fom-cart-grac.si... 021
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyCentre for Human Rights Research, University of Manitoba @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social · 13/08/2026The CHRR is looking to hire a Student Researcher for the 2026 Fall term. This is a temporary, part-time position from September 2026 – December 18, 2026. The position will be approximately 8 hours per week. Learn more about the position below ⬇️ (1/4) #umanitoba #umstudent 111
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyU of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026University of Manitoba alum Dr. Sharon Bruce partners with Indigenous communities to improve health outcomes and advance equity. Read more about her journey and research supporting Indigenous-led health research: umtoday.ca/stories/comm... @umanitoba.bsky.socialumtoday.caCommunity allyUM alum Sharon Bruce partners with Indigenous communities to improve health outcomes and advance equity. 001
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyU of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Kiskenimisowin Nikaniwi (Finding Yourself and Leadership), is a new four-week summer program in the University of Manitoba that supports Indigenous medical students through clinical placements, cultural learning and leadership development. umtoday.ca/stories/kisk...umtoday.caKiskenimisowin Nikaniwi prepares future Indigenous physiciansOngomiizwin’s inaugural summer program supports Indigenous medical students through clinical placements, cultural learning and leadership development. 022
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026#JobAlert: #TeamMCHP is hiring a Research Associate - Indigenous Data Sovereignty working with Dr. Amanda Fowler-Woods at MCHP and HDRN Canada’s Indigenous Data Team. U of M Rady Faculty Apply by Sept 5: ow.ly/C4gv50ZyYqg 000
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 10/08/2026#JobAlert: #TeamMCHP is hiring an Indigenous Data Sovereignty Program Assistant! Use your #IndigenousHealth & #DataGovernance expertise to support #PopulationScience and advance the TRC Calls to Action & #UNDRIP. U of M Rady Faculty Apply by Aug. 23: ow.ly/o1Qo50ZxIHx 010
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026#MCHPResearch has linked Manitoba's Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit Program to better outcomes for newborns & mothers, but a new study found impacts declined between 2003-2019 as the maximum monthly payments, since doubled, remained at 2001 levels despite rising inflation. jamanetwork.com/jour... 020
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026A study led by #MCHPResearch postdoctoral fellow Dr. Sarah Turner found #breastfeeding was related to better behaviour scores for children with low socioeconomic status, highlighting the importance of reducing barriers & improving breastfeeding rates. #WBW www.frontiersin.org/... 011
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026#MCHPResearch has linked @MBGov's Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit Program to better outcomes for newborns & mothers, but a new study found impacts decreased between 2003-2021 as the monthly payments, since doubled, remained at 2001 levels despite inflation. jamanetwork.com/jour... 010
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Congrats to Dr. Alan Katz. The long-time Senior Research Scientist & Past #MCHPResearch Director was named Professor Emeritus by the University of Manitoba's Board of Governors in recognition of research and leadership contributions to the University and community. 041
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026#DisabilityPrideMonth: More than 1 in 4 Canadians over age 15 lives with a disability. Accessibility isn't special treatment. We all benefit when barriers are removed. Everyone deserves inclusion, respect & the chance to fully participate in school, work, healthcare, & community. 020
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyCentre for Human Rights Research, University of Manitoba @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social · 20/07/2026On Thursday, May 7th, 2026, Giganawenimaanaanig and CHRR hosted Sandra Delaronde for an event in honour of Red Dress Day where she spoke on on “Creating Systemic Change through the Red Dress Alert”. Watch the lecture now at chrr.info/.../creating... #umanitoba #reddressalert #mmiwg2s 012
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A tragic loss to overdose strengthened Dr. Tamara Taillieu's commitment to #HarmReduction. Read why the #MCHPResearch Scientist says a safe supply is crucial to confronting the ongoing crisis & saving lives. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/sub… cbc.ca2 Manitobans lost loved ones to overdoses. Now they want an alternative to toxic street drugs | CBC NewsTwo Manitoba women are calling for access to a safer supply of pharmaceutical-grade drugs, giving people who use substances an alternative to the illicit supply. 000
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyCentre for Human Rights Research, University of Manitoba @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social · 17/07/2026New fellowship opportunity 📣📣📣 This fellowship is designed to support Canadian Indigenous and Racialized Graduate Students pursuing graduate studies at UManitoba with a research focus on water justice. Learn more below or at chrr.info/just-waters/... #umanitoba #waterjustice #fellowship 031
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026#MCHPResearch at #IPDLN2026 in Rotterdam, NL: “Mental Health Disorders and Suicide Risk Among Autistic Children, Adolescents and Adults in Manitoba, Canada”, presented by Dr. Jennifer Enns. Thursday, July 16, 2026, part of Rapid-Fire Session A08, 1:00-2:30PM, Aula. 000
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026#MCHPResearch at #IPDLN2026 in Rotterdam, NL: “Prevalence and Incidence of Autism in Children and Adolescents in Manitoba, Canada, 2011-2022”, presented by Dr. Jennifer Enns. Thursday July 16, part of Rapid-Fire Session A08, 1:00-2:30PM, Aula. 000
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026#MCHPResearch at #IPDLN2026 in Rotterdam, NL: “The Manitoba Child Health, Intergenerational & Linked Population-based Data (Manitoba CHILD)”, presented by Dr. Amani Hamad. Thursday, July 16, part of Rapid-Fire Session A09, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Aula. 000
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Hello from #IPDLN2026 in Rotterdam, where we've been sharing our work, connecting and learning from colleagues from around the world. It's another busy day for #MCHPResearch, with presentations from Dr. Amani Hamad, Dr. Lisa Lix, Dr. Amy Freier and Barret Monchka. #DataLinkage 010
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026#MCHPResearch is thrilled to be in Rotterdam, Netherlands, this week, presenting work at the #IPDLN2026 Conference. This morning, #MCHPResearch's Dr. Tamara Taillieu shared research on #cannabis-related hospitalizations among children and youth after legalization. #DataLinkage #LinkedData 010
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026#NonBinaryPeoplesDay: Non-binary people are diverse & may identify as a mix of genders, neither gender, or a third gender. Their gender identity may be fluid. Being nonbinary is not a choice. By respecting pronouns, listening & learning, we can all foster inclusion & acceptance. 010
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#MCHPResearch at #IPDLN2026 in Rotterdam, NL: “Methods for Identifying Registered First Nations Individuals in Manitoba Using Administrative Data”, Poster Presentation by Carole Taylor. Tuesday, July 14, part of Poster Session 1, 12:00-1:00 PM, Gallery. 010
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#MCHPResearch at #IPDLN2026: “Cannabis-related hospitalizations before and after the legalization of recreational cannabis among children and youth in Manitoba, Canada”, presented by Dr. Tamara Taillieu. Tuesday, July 14, part of Session 201: Substance Use & Injury, 10:30AM-12:00PM, Theil C2-2. 000
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyUofT-TCAIREM @uoft-tcairem.bsky.social · 08/07/2026The #MachineLearning in #Medical Imaging Consortium (MaLMIC), with support from @oicr.on.ca, is holding a Trainee Competition for graduate research at the intersection of #AI and #healthcare. malmic.ca/trainee-comp... #AIhealth #AI #HealthAI #MedTechmalmic.caTrainee Competition - MaLMIC - Machine Learning in Medical Imaging Consortium 041
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyCentre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 07/07/2026University of Manitoba students interested in aging are invited to sign up & join the Students Targeting Aging Research (STAR) group. STAR meets during the academic year. Learn more about the group and how to get involved by visiting www.umanitoba.ca/centre-on-ag... 002
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Congrats MCHP PhD student Maria Godoy, who received a 2026 International Chapter of the PEO Scholar Award, U of M Rady Faculty & MSHRF-UM Awards & a SPECTRUM Student Fellowship. Advised by Dr. Marcelo Urquia, her SSHRC | CRSH-funded work explores links between mental health & justice systems. 021
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyInternational Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 06/07/2026IPDLN 2026 Conference Proceedings are now Published! Explore the innovative research being presented, discover new ideas, and start planning your conference. Happy reading! 𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: ijpds.org/issue/view/47 @angelicamaineri.bsky.social @ipdln.bsky.social 043
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyU of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Congratulations to Dr. Peter Nickerson! The vice-provost (health sciences) and dean of the Max Rady College of Medicine and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. #Medsky umtoday.ca/stories/dr-p...umtoday.caDr. Peter Nickerson appointed Officer of the Order of CanadaThe UM health sciences and medicine dean receives one of the country’s highest honours. 021
Reposted by Manitoba Centre for Health PolicyU of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Community members from the University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences gathered at the Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses on June 22 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Learn more in the UM Today story: umtoday.ca/stories/rady...umtoday.caRady celebrates National Indigenous Peoples DayPipe ceremony, teachings, entertainment and feast mark 2026 celebrations and 30th anniversary. 011
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy @um-mchp.bsky.social · 30/06/2026It was a joyous #PrideMonth across Manitoba, but the fight for equality shouldn't end in June. #2SLGBTQIA+ folks still face many forms of discrimination, barriers, & inequities. Let's keep showing up, speaking out, & fighting for a world where we all feel safe & supported. 010