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News from the Faculty of Health

• Nursing student closer to living out her dream of helping people thanks to support of new award
  Dalhousie School of Nursing student Sara Foster decided to become a Nurse because she wanted to help people. Thanks to the support of donors, she is one step closer to living out her dream.
  
• Master of Nursing grad passionate about working in mental health and addictions
  Stephanie Williams is the first person in her immediate family to attend university. After graduating from Dal in 2020 with a BScN, Williams accepted a position at the Garron Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health while also working in withdrawal management in Lunenberg and Dartmouth.
  
• MSc Audiology grad shifts career from entomologist to audiologist
  Simon Pawlowski worked for many years as an entomologist, however, he began to find the long hours of lab work isolating. Pawlowski searched for a new career path that would allow him to work more directly with people. Through research, career aptitude tests, and recommendations from the Wolfville Hearing Clinic, he discovered the field of audiology.
  
• Occupational Science grad exploring concept of care farming
  During her studies, MacEachren became passionate about understanding how the various daily tasks and activities people engage in impact their health and their wellbeing. She also believes the Occupational Science program broadened her awareness of diverse perspectives and the importance of equity.
  
• Dal Crossroads continues 20 year legacy of student ‑led learning
  The 2024 Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference continued its proud legacy of celebrating the newest generation of student leadership in health research. On March 1st and 2nd, over 140 students from across Canada gathered at Dalhousie University to showcase their latest research, participate in engaging panels, and hear keynote speeches from leaders in the health sector.