School News 2017

Recent Posts

Graphic of table set for the holidays in the winter

Healthy holiday eating tips

  • 24 November 2017
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Grad turns youthful experiences into passion for public health

  • Rachel Harper
  • 22 November 2017
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From Milan to the Tsuut'ina Nation - One grad's experience

  • Rachel Harper
  • 22 November 2017
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Lessons in thinking globally, acting locally

  • Rachel Harper
  • 22 November 2017
Canadian flag mixed with cannabis leaf

Debunking myths about cannabis legalization

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 14 November 2017
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Diabetes: Are you at risk?

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 6 November 2017
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Cannabis use in Canada | By the numbers

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 31 October 2017
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Electronics in the bedroom doubles risk of obesity in kids

  • Lesley Young
  • 31 October 2017
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COMMENTARY | Science should guide local response to substance abuse

  • Elaine Hyshka and Cameron Wild
  • 25 October 2017
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The shift to end homelessness | A Q&A with Stephen Gaetz

  • NIsa Drozdowski
  • 12 October 2017
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Is your cell phone really 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat?

  • Lesley Young
  • 10 October 2017
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Prof celebrated - Receives high national honour

  • Donna Richardson
  • 5 October 2017
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Homelessness in Canada | By the numbers

  • 28 September 2017
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Hanoi prof selected for alumni award

  • Donna Richardson
  • 20 September 2017
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Rolling back last call reduces drunken injuries

  • Lesley Young
  • 20 September 2017
Photo of the North Saskatchewan River in downtown Edmonton.

When is your water clean enough to swim?

  • 7 September 2017
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Alberta setting the standard in medically assisted dying

  • Lesley Young
  • 25 July 2017
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Hey, do you remember Felicity?

  • Donna Richardson
  • 13 July 2017
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New student award recognizes leadership and community service

  • Donna Richardson
  • 6 July 2017
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Doctor-patient power imbalance may result in unneeded Caesarian deliveries

  • Lesley Young
  • 26 June 2017
Chest x-ray with dollar sign

What factors drive health care spending decisions?

  • 19 June 2017
Person riding an all terrain vehicle (ATV) outdoors

Seven ATV safety tips for a safe ride

  • Sarah Pratt for Thought Box on May 26, 2017
  • 15 June 2017
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The making of an accidental environmental leader

  • Michael Brown
  • 14 June 2017
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Communicating during crises

  • Rachel Harper
  • 14 June 2017
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Noga submerges herself in communities for water access solutions

  • Rachel Harper
  • 14 June 2017
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What every ATV rider should know

  • Sarah Pratt
  • 12 June 2017
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U of A-led registry to eliminate brain tumour unknowns

  • Lesley Young
  • 25 May 2017
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School researcher influences how government invests in health care

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 25 May 2017
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How one UAlberta researcher is improving the health of people with substance use disorders

  • Lesley Young
  • 15 May 2017
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Discovery may lead to more effective malaria vaccine

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 25 April 2017
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LEGALIZING IT || How governments should spend anticipated tax revenue from cannabis

  • Geoff McMaster
  • 12 April 2017
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Understanding impact of Fort McMurray wildfire on Indigenous residents

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 7 April 2017
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How to talk to your kids about fentanyl

  • Lesley Young
  • 29 March 2017
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Helping Fort McMurray firefighters breathe easier

  • Michael Brown
  • 14 March 2017
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4 ways to make the family farm safer

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 10 March 2017
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Edmonton road rage incident highly unusual

  • Lesley Young
  • 9 March 2017
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Research shows media reports on farm injury miss the mark

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 2 March 2017
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Toboggan or not toboggan

  • Sean Townsend for Thought Box on February 17, 2017
  • 24 February 2017
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Farm injury in Canada

  • 21 February 2017
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Public health students recognized for making a world of difference

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 10 February 2017
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Guidelines for health economists not adding up

  • Nisa Drozdowski
  • 31 January 2017
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Dry pet food can cause salmonella infection in people

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 24 January 2017