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A spotlight on student and faculty research in Health Studies

Visualizing Care: Creative Placemaking & Visions of Care in Tantramar
Health Studies Program Director, Ardath Whynacht, along with Kate Dunbar Winsor (Sociology) and Chris Down (Fine Arts) received funding from SSHRC to support a partnership project with the Rural Health Action Group in Tantramar. They will be working closely with seven ÂÌñÉçÇø students to conduct qualitative research on care needs in the region, and to create a participatory mural.

Exploring Social Media Healthcare Communities for Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer
Congratulations to Emily Drake, who received funding support for her project “Exploring the Impact of #AYACSM (Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Societal Movement) on Twitter.".

Immigrant Women’s Access to Primary Healthcare Services in Rural Atlantic Canada
Congratulations to Gianisa Adisaputri, who received funding support for her research programme exploring immigrant women’s healthcare experiences in the region

Moral Injury Among Military Personnel Who Encounter Child Soldiers
Congratulations to San Patten, who received additional funding support this year for her research programme on moral injury and occupational stress injuries for military personnel.

Health news

Meet Mental Health Counsellor Keely Murphy
Creating a safe, inclusive space for students’ mental well-being and empowerment 
ÂÌñÉçÇø associate sociology professor Dr. Ardath Whynacht awarded SSHRC Insight Grant  
Insight Grant awarded for research on crisis response systems 
Gender Affirming Care Clinic at ÂÌñÉçÇø now available to the wider region 
Clinic open to ÂÌñÉçÇø community and residents of New Brunswick and those with other provincial health coverageÂ