U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026From advancing education and supporting researchers to promoting data equity and translating evidence into action, the MCHP's work helps improve health and social services across Manitoba. Proceeds from the gala and donations will support the MCHP Endowment Fund. Ticket deadline: Sept. 30, 2026 110
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026For a recent clinical fieldwork experience, occupational therapy student Maeghan Johnson had the unique opportunity to work with children virtually in several schools in Nunavut, through Ongomiizwin – Health Services. umtoday.ca/stories/nort...umtoday.caNorthern connectionVirtual fieldwork experience links occupational therapy student with children in Nunavut. 010
Reposted by U of M Rady FacultyManitoba 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
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We welcomed first-year students to the College of Pharmacy's White Coat Ceremony on the University of Manitoba Bannatyne campus, where they celebrated with guests, family and friends. Learn more about the event and hear from students.umtoday.ca‘You’re all in this together’College of Pharmacy welcomes its newest class at White Coat Ceremony. 010
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Parts of Bannatyne campus were recently turned into a multi-site escape room for students in six different health programs. umtoday.ca/stories/grea...umtoday.caA great escapeRady faculty team designs interprofessional escape room activity for students in health sciences. 021
Reposted by U of M Rady FacultyManitoba 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
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Indigenous high school students are gaining a firsthand look at careers in the health professions through the Introduction to Health-Care Career Pathways program in @umanitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. Read the UM Today story to learn more.umtoday.caSeeing themselves in health careA partnership between the Rady Faculty and local schools gives Indigenous students hands-on exposure to opportunities in the health professions. 000
Reposted by U of M Rady FacultyManitoba 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
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026What happens in a dry lab? Third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students Peace Shotunde and Natalia Morcilla discovered the answer through summer research projects in HIV prevention and pharmacogenetics. Read the UM Today story to learn more about their experience and research.umtoday.caWhat happens in a dry lab?Two pharmacy students discovered the answer through summer research projects in HIV prevention and pharmacogenetics. 022
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The Manitoba Centre for Health Policy marks 35 years of world-class population and health research, scholarship and community collaboration. Join faculty members, staff, learners, alumni and partners on Oct. 14, at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to honour MCHP’s past, present and future. 100
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026“Collaborating with one another is what builds a strong health-care system and an even stronger future,” first-year students are told as they begin programs in rehab sciences. umtoday.ca/stories/cere...umtoday.caCeremonies and celebrations welcome new students to rehab sciencesFirst-year students begin journeys in respiratory, physical and occupational therapy. 000
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026A College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ lab gave UM students a futuristic perspective of what in-home care will look like with emerging technology like robot dogs. umtoday.ca/stories/bark...umtoday.caBarking up the right treeRobot dogs and smart technology among the care options showcased by Technology for Assisted Living lab. 010
U 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
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Avid curler and UM alum Lisa Bartley always knew physical therapy was the right career for her. umtoday.ca/stories/reha...umtoday.caRehab rocksAvid curler and UM alum Lisa Bartley always knew physical therapy was the right career for her. 000
U 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
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Vanessa Van Bewer, a Métis researcher from the College of Nursing, brings a “storytelling sensibility” to her work. umtoday.ca/stories/kitc...umtoday.caKitchen-table ConnectionsMétis researcher Vanessa Van Bewer, from the College of Nursing, brings a “storytelling sensibility” to her work. 031
U 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
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026UM researcher Dr. Mirella Veras is examining portable brain-monitoring technology, which could support more individualized rehabilitation and improve the assessment of shoulder pain following stroke. umtoday.ca/stories/reim...umtoday.caReimagining pain assessment after strokeResearch team explores how portable brain-monitoring tech could support rehabilitation. 001
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Behind every public health or health education decision, there’s data. Dr. Depeng Jiang, a professor in the University of Manitoba's College of Community and Global Health, translates complex data into insights that shape health policy and program design. Read more: umtoday.ca/stories/numb...umtoday.caNumbers with impactDr. Depeng Jiang turns complex data into evidence that shapes health policy, programs and outcomes. 020
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Nearly 30 years after receiving her first degree at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Cara Brown began a two-year term as acting head of the occupational therapy department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences on July 1. umtoday.ca/stories/exci...umtoday.ca‘An exciting time for occupational therapy’Meet the new occupational therapy department head, Dr. Cara Brown. 010
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026The University of Manitoba recently welcomed learners to the 2026 Summer Institute in Program Evaluation on the Fort Garry campus. The week-long course brought together undergraduate and graduate students, alongside professionals from health and social organizations. umtoday.ca/stories/brid...umtoday.caBridging classroom with communityUM students and community learners collaborate to evaluate real programs in a hands-on summer institute. 111
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 16/07/2026UM alum Jan Currie has been called a pioneer in nursing. She recently sat down with RadyUM magazine to reflect on her career in nurse leadership. umtoday.ca/stories/pion...umtoday.caPioneering SpiritUM alum Jan Currie reflects on her career in nurse leadership. 010
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 15/07/2026When Dr. Mayson Sousa, assistant professor of respiratory therapy, first saw how mechanical ventilators were used in respiratory care, he immediately wanted to learn more about them. umtoday.ca/stories/vent...umtoday.caVentilation FascinationRespiratory therapy researcher Dr. Mayson Sousa aims to reduce the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury. 021
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026What if controlling the energy production in our cells could help fight disease? That’s what Dr. Samantha Pauls, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, has set out to answer. Read the UM Today story to learn more: umtoday.ca/stories/infl...umtoday.caInflammation InvestigatorUM alum and researcher Samantha Pauls studies immune cells and their role in chronic inflammation. 020
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Three-time UM alum Dr. Jacquie Ripat began her five-year term as dean of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Manitoba on July 1. umtoday.ca/stories/meet...umtoday.caMeet the new dean of the College of Rehabilitation SciencesDr. Jacquie Ripat assumed role of dean on July 1, 2026. 020
U 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
U 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
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 29/06/2026A researcher at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences is currently developing a first-of-its-kind immersive VR breathing exercise program tailored to people with chronic lung disease. umtoday.ca/stories/reim...umtoday.caReimagining pulmonary rehabilitation with smart technologyVR breathing exercise program in development at College of Rehabilitation Sciences. 010
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Over 200 students from across Manitoba gathered at the Bannatyne campus on June 16 and 17 for the annual Manitoba Student Health Research Forum. umtoday.ca/stories/foru...umtoday.caForum celebrates emerging health scientistsManitoba Student Health Research Forum showcases work “on the cutting edge of change.” 012
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026The University of Manitoba's Rady Faculty of Health Sciences recently hosted its first Simulation Retreat, featuring hands-on demonstrations and learning sessions. umtoday.ca/stories/simu... @umanitoba.bsky.socialumtoday.caSimulation sensationUM’s inaugural retreat highlights how simulation is advancing interprofessional health education across Manitoba. 010
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The College of Rehabilitation Sciences held its graduate student research day on June 2. Six students – three each from the M.Sc. and PhD programs – were given awards at the end of the day. umtoday.ca/stories/inte...umtoday.caInterprofessional mentorship highlighted at rehabilitation sciences research dayMental health and financial well-being, vaping and children’s therapy among topics presented by grad students. 011
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Results from the TRACTION Trials: Inexpensive drug should be used in most major surgeries to prevent blood transfusion #Medsky #clinicaltrials #medicalresearchyoutube.comInexpensive drug should be used in most major surgeries to prevent blood transfusionYouTube video by U of M Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 041
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Congratulations to the University of Manitoba, College of Pharmacy Class of 2026! Manitoba's newest pharmacists are stepping into health-care roles in the province, from hospitals and community pharmacies to the military. umtoday.ca/stories/phar... @umanitoba.bsky.socialumtoday.caPharmacy graduates step into health-care roles in ManitobaFrom hospitals and pharmacies to the military, new graduates are entering expanding roles in Manitoba’s health-care system. 012
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Graduate students from University of Manitoba's College of Community and Global Health are contributing to health systems research not just in Manitoba, but globally. Meet three who recently graduated and were celebrated at the June 1 convocation. Read the UM Today story: umtoday.ca/stories/um-g...umtoday.caUM graduates strengthening community health through researchFrom Down syndrome to mental health, new CCGH graduates are advancing health research in Manitoba and beyond. 010
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Over 200 College of Nursing graduates crossed the UM convocation stage on June 1, including 207 new nurses and six new midwives. umtoday.ca/stories/nurs...umtoday.caNursing grads join ‘time-honoured and noble’ professionNew nurses, midwives join profession and celebrate at convocation. 010
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026UM College of Pharmacy alumni Carolyn Capell and Katie Peterson returned to learning to strengthen their patient-care skills. Capell (Class of 1995) and Peterson (Class of 2014) completed a professional development program that enhanced their clinical practice. umtoday.ca/stories/phar...umtoday.caPharmacists sharpen patient care through UM micro-certificateAlumni share how the professional development program helped them improve their clinical practice. 011
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 13/05/2026The University of Manitoba's College of Community and Global Health (CCGH) recently celebrated undergraduate students who completed the Field Experience in Community Health course. Hear from two students who completed their field placements at Zoongizi Ode and CanU. umtoday.ca/stories/supp...umtoday.caSupporting community health through action and social justiceUM students explore community health through hands-on field placements. 000
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026What's it like to do a health-care rotation in Churchill, Manitoba? Pharmacy student Gloria (Juyoung) Lee shares her experience in this UM Today story, which follows her journey toward becoming a pharmacist through the University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy. umtoday.ca/stories/sout...umtoday.caFrom South Korea to ManitobaGloria Lee’s journey to becoming a pharmacist through UM’s College of Pharmacy. 000
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 30/04/2026A new report by UM researchers examines the prevalence of mental health in the province, how often Manitobans use health-care services for mental health and substance use, and where they access those services to inform planning and delivery of care. umtoday.ca/stories/new-...umtoday.caNew report finds one in five Manitobans aged 15+ seek care for anxiety, one in six for depressionStudy identifies gaps in current system, possible solutions 001
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 27/04/2026UM’s occupational therapy program and the Manitoba Association of Senior Communities recently held a community event for older adult drivers to help make their vehicles safer and more comfortable. umtoday.ca/stories/ot-s...umtoday.caOT students drive home safety for seniors through CarFit programOccupational therapy students take part in community event to assist older drivers. 022
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 21/04/2026The University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy recently recognized graduate students for excellence in research, academics and community involvement at an awards ceremony where recipients showcased their work. Read the UM Today story to learn more: umtoday.ca/stories/grad...umtoday.caGraduate students recognized in College of Pharmacy awardsStudent awards and three-minute thesis-style presentations on research. 031
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 17/04/2026The bachelor of midwifery program at the College of Nursing recently held its second annual exhibition of student proposals focused on addressing midwifery care shortfalls across Manitoba. umtoday.ca/stories/midw...umtoday.caMidwifery students present research that could bring services to more Manitobans 000
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 15/04/2026The George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, a unit jointly operated by the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Shared Health-Soins Communs, has secured $2.6 million in federal funding to improve patient-oriented research in Manitoba. umtoday.ca/stories/stre...umtoday.caStrengthening patient-oriented research in ManitobaNew federal funding and provincial investment in the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation will help fuel new insights and drive innovation. 000
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Arthritis Society Canada has awarded $450,000 to Dr. Liam O’Neil, assistant professor of internal medicine, for research to help patients and physicians better understand rheumatoid arthritis. umtoday.ca/stories/stud...umtoday.caStudy to provide insight on origins of rheumatoid arthritis 000
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 10/04/2026The University of Manitoba's College of Pharmacy celebrated research excellence at Research Day, featuring a student poster competition, a faculty research presentation and an Indigenous keynote. Read the UM Today story to learn more: umtoday.ca/stories/coll...umtoday.caCollege of Pharmacy celebrates research excellenceStudent poster competition, faculty research and Indigenous keynote highlight Research Day. 000
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Dr. Souradet Shaw’s research examines public health data to understand how inequities shape the spread of infectious diseases. He has traced the transmission of infections such as COVID-19, mpox and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in specific populations. umtoday.ca/stories/infe...umtoday.caInfections of inequitySouradet Shaw’s research examines public health data to understand how inequities shape the spread of infectious diseases. 020
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Indigenous health research leader Dr. Kue Young recently launched his memoir at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus. He is a leading figure in Indigenous health research in Manitoba, across Canada and internationally. Read the UM Today story to learn more. umtoday.ca/stories/indi...umtoday.caIndigenous health research leader Kue Young launches memoirHe chronicles his journey working with Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world. 023
Reposted by U of M Rady FacultyCentre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Are you a University of Manitoba students conducting aging research? Submit your application for the Centre on Aging Student awards, including supporting documents by May 15 at 4 PM. View the Centre on Aging's student award webpage for full details: tinyurl.com/mpr67bjnI 011
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 02/04/2026The respiratory therapy program at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences recently held its sixth annual RT Research Day. The event featured 20 research presentations from second-year students and two panel discussions with third-year students. umtoday.ca/stories/stud...umtoday.caStudents showcase research in respiratory therapyArtificial intelligence and vaping among research topics. 000
U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Growing up in Winnipeg’s St. James neighbourhood, Cherie Murie never imagined that she would spend her life working in the north. But after a fieldwork placement in Thompson as an OT student, she took a position in there and has not looked back for over 16 years. umtoday.ca/stories/um-o...umtoday.caUM occupational therapy alum embraces northern livingMeet College of Rehabilitation Sciences alum Cherie Murie. 000