Amy Nahwegahbow, Vanier Scholar & @uwaterloohealth.bsky.social PhD student, is on a mission to protect Indigenous health. Her research examines environmental contaminants in northern First Nations and industrial pollution in her home community and Yellowknife. 🔗 bit.ly/4iR4HIV | #GlobalFutures

Congratulations to Dr. Lora Giangregorio from Kinesiology and Health Sciences for being awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Bone Health and Exercise Science! She receives $1.4M in funding and a $75,000 CFI grant for her innovative research. Read More: uwaterloo.ca/news/health/...

Congratulations to the Fall 2024 #UWaterlooHealth Teaching Assistant Award Winners! 🎉 Kayla Dolman - Kinesiology and Health Sciences Melanie Sean Lim - Recreation and Leisure Studies Michelle Vuong - Public Health Sciences Your hard work, dedication, and passion truly make a difference!

Dr. Heather Keller, professor in Kinesiology and Health Sciences and Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition and Aging, found that one-third of Canadians aged 55 and older are nutritionally at risk, which may lead to more hospital visits and infections. Read More: uwaterloo.ca/news/media/o...

Dr. John Hirdes, a professor from the Faculty of Health & leading expert on Canadian health care, is preparing health-care professionals to integrate AI thoughtfully with a human touch to ensure patient experience remains a priority. 🔗 bit.ly/41DTkgY | #GlobalFutures @uwaterloohealth.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dr. Vivek Goel, Dr. Geoffrey Fong (cross-appointed), and Elder Myeengun Henry of the Faculty of Health!

There’s snow place like home! #UWaterloo 🖤❄️💛

Exciting new for #UWaterlooHealth 🌍 We’re celebrating some awesome rankings in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities: 🏆 #1 in Canada and #13 globally for Hospitality and Tourism Management 🏆 Top 5 in Canada for Public Health