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Vol.5; Issue 10
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October 21, 2015
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Canadian Helicobacter pylori Working Group (CANHelp):
Jenny Ma, Meagn Highet, Homun Yee, Richelle Redekop, Janis Geary, Ali Assi, Emily Walker, Kathleen Williams, Laura McAlpine, Hsiu-Ju Chang
Health Sciences Council awards team research space in Discovery Mall
The Health Sciences Council is delighted to welcome three research teams to the Discovery Mall in the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy. This space was awarded through a competitive process; the successful applicants are:
- Bariatric Care and Rehabilitation Group (BCRRG)
- Canadian North Helicobacter pylori Working Group (CANHelp)
- Edmonton Cardio-Oncology Research Group (ENCORE)
"We are very pleased to welcome these teams to the ECHA community," said Health Sciences Council Chair and Dean of Nursing, Anita Molzahn. "Providing space for collaboration is one of ways the Council facilitates interdisciplinary learning, discovery and citizenship across disciplines."
Visit Health Science Council's website for the full story.
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  TEDMED Live 2015
TEDMED Live is an annual event that brings together inspiring speakers, influential delegates, innovative start-ups and a passionate global audience. Over three days, all eight TEDMED Live sessions will be live-streamed into the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy in real time from the stage in Palm Springs. Each session features four to six short talks (roughly 15 minutes) on the session theme.
The Health Science Council is proud to be a TEDMED affiliate; in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Academic Technologies and the Department of Pediatrics, and the Faculty of Agricultural Life & Environmental Sciences we invite you to join us for these informative, provocative and inspiring talks about health and wellness and the health care system.
All sessions are free and open to everyone! Please check detailed information; sessions will be held in various spaces in the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy.
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 Are you an international graduate student seeking information on immigration or work permits? Do you need help navigating Citizenship and Immigration Canada's system?
Visit the International Student Services drop-in advising booth, located in ECHA 1-472 every Tuesday from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm until December 8, 2015. Our certified advisors understand the potential issues you may come across and can provide information and support. Drop-in Tuesday morning for a quick chat, we will do our best to answer all of your questions!
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Conflict, Hope, Peace and Public Health
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Izzeldin Abuelaish, MD, MPH, is finding ways to protect the health and well-being of individuals around the world.
Dr. Abuelaish is an internationally recognized author, human rights and peace activist, and founder of Daughters for Life, a foundation which provides education and leadership training to girls and women in the Middle East, regardless of religion or citizenship.
The School of Public Health, at the University of Alberta is hosting this public talk on the connections between conflict, hope, peace and public health on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:45 a.m. at Lister Centre.
Wednesday, October 28, 8:45 - 10 am
Maple Leaf Room, Lister Centre
(11613 - 87 Avenue, Edmonton)
Izzeldin Abuelaish is a professor with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
This event is hosted by the School of Public Health.
Be part of the conversation: #DRWLecture
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Get in the Loop!
One in four people are already affected by diabetes in Canada... this number is on the rise. Get in the loop and learn about healthy lifestyles, support groups and diabetes research on campus - and how you can support diabetes awareness.
Walk Away from Diabetes - UWALK.ca challenge
Join the challenge for the Alberta Diabetes community and take the steps to raise diabetes awareness.
Get in the Loop! - Visit SUB Nov 2-4
Visit information tables that support health lifestyles and research happening on campus.
Visit SUB during Nov 2-4
Hula hoop your way to great prizes! Share photo/video of you or a group hooping it up @AlbertaDiabetes #ABdiabetes
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Save-The-Date! Putting Evidence into Practice (PEP) Workshop
November 23-25, 2015 Edmonton, Alberta
Learn about knowledge synthesis and its application to healthcare practice!
This three-day workshop involves a combination of plenaries, small group sessions led by experts in their topic area, and a fun, interactive session reinforcing key concepts learned during the workshop. Participants from all disciplines and all learning levels will benefit from this workshop.
PEP will feature intensive training streams on systematic reviews (basic or advanced), rapid reviews, or knowledge translation.
Registration opening soon, for more information please contact Janna Priest at: pep@ualberta.ca
Proudly presented by the Alberta SPOR KT Platform. |
De-stress with Furry Friends at the Scott! Upcoming dates at the Scott Library are:
- October 28th: John W. Scott Library, 2:00pm
- December 10th: John W. Scott Library, 1:00pm
Resource of the Month: PsycINFOIn support of mental health awareness, we are highlighting PsycINFO, which covers the international literature in psychology. Topics include: applied psychology, communication systems, developmental psychology, education psychology, experimental psychology, personality, physical and psychological disorders, physiological psychology, psychometrics, social psychology and sports psychology. To access PsycINFO: http://bit.ly/1K9R2U4 http://bit.ly/1K9R2U4
Your Subject Librarians for the 2015/16 Academic Year
General inquiries about instructional programs in the Scott Library may be directed to Linda Slater, 492-7948.
Health in the Digital Age On Display at the J.W. Scott Library until October 31! 
How have these technologies affected our health? What impact have these technologies had on how health professionals treat their patients? Come and checkout our overview of resources and issues related to this topic.
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We'll keep your poster posted!
Did you know that all bulletin boards in ECHA are cleared on the last Thursday of each month? If your poster needs to carry over, please let us know ( echa.admin@ualberta.ca) We'll make sure your information stays put for as long as you need it posted.
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Upcoming Events in ECHA
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