In September 2014, the University of Alberta established the interdisciplinary and interfaculty Integrative Health Institute (IHI), sparking a transformational change in scholarship (i.e. research and education) to inform health policy and practice.

Integrative Health is a vital and emerging concept that is helping to re-shape the way society thinks about disease prevention and treatment, health maintenance, patient autonomy and resilience; it is a foundational concept for IHI.

With more than 100 Scholars from 11 Faculties participating, IHI encompasses tremendous breadth and depth of expertise, spanning basic science, clinical, health systems as well as social, cultural, and population health research. Faculty members interested in becoming an IHI scholar, please contact ihiteam@ualberta.ca.

This newsletter will share information relevant to IHI, it's vision and it's mission.

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Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015 | Time: 12-1pm

Location: University of Alberta, ECHA 5-001

Speaker: Rahki Chandra, Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

Title: Ayurveda Philosophy in Health Care

Abstract: Ayurveda, the indigenous medical system of India dates back 5000 years in its codified form, where, 'Health' is considered as an ultimatum of mind, body, spirit and social  wellbeing. Treatments are designed to retain this balance and with no secondary complications, where, role of Physician, Caretaker (Nurse) and therapies are equally important. Ayurvedic Philosophy of health care incorporates wisdom of medicine combining with compassionate care for patient.

Rakhi Chandra, former Research Officer in Centre of Excellence for Ayurvedic Research, India, will share how the philosophy and principles of Ayurveda well complement the holistic care. Come join the presentation and discussion.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Visit the Faculty of Nursing's website for more information.

Date: May 20, 2015

Time:  8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Location: 2-490, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy - 11405 87 Avenue

Keynote Speaker:  This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Mark Tremblay, director of Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research (HALO) at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute and Professor of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa

He will speak on "Playing Outside the Hospital: An iconoclastic perspective on research priorities in children's health."

Please register here.

Goodbye, Hello!
We would like to wish Robin Desmeules, Academic Library Intern, all the best in her new tenure track position as Rare Books and Special Collections Librarian at McGill University. During her internship, Robin's subject responsibilities were Rehabilitation and part of Medicine.  Farewell Robin!

We are delighted that Liz Dennett has returned from her maternity leave.  Liz will resume her subject responsibilities for Rehabilitation and part of Medicine. Welcome back Liz!

Lexicomp is a point-of-care tool that provides comprehensive drug information. It contains clinical modules with information about drug interactions, identification, calculations, toxicity, and patient education. Lexicomp provides generic and brand names for drugs used in the United States, Canada, and internationally. There is also a mobile app version available!

Participants are encouraged to bring search topics, but this is not required.

This session is part of the "Information Skills for Health Professionals" program, a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Restricted to University of Alberta Faculty, Staff and Students. CCID and password are required for participation.

To be placed on a waiting list for a full session, please contact Erin Sanderman at sanderma@ualberta.ca

Register here.