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News from the Faculty of Health

• Grad profile: Empowering community through health care
  For Andrea Paul-McCoy, an Indigenous nurse and Nurse Practitioner (NP) from Natoaganeg First Nation in New Brunswick, nursing was born out of a desire to address the health-care disparities in her community. Growing up in a First Nation, she saw the challenges Indigenous people face including lack of access, disparities, and cultural barriers.
  
• Grad profile: A full‑circle moment
  In this Convocation Q&A, learn about Becky Foster of Mount Hanley, N.S., this year's recipient of the University Medal in Health Sciences with a specialization in diagnostic medical ultrasound. The medal is awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in a department, school, or faculty, among graduates of diploma and baccalaureate programs.
  
• Congratulations Class of 2025!
  Congratulations to all of our Spring 2025 Dal Health graduates! We're so proud of you and we can't wait to see what you do next!
  
• Â鶹Éç’s Faculty of Health thanks Paris Orthotics Ltd. for transformative gift advancing biomechanics education and research
  Â鶹Éç’s Faculty of Health is proud to recognize and express deep gratitude to Paris Orthotics Ltd. for a generous donation that is transforming the future of biomechanics education, research, and care. The gift of state-of-the-art equipment to the School of Health and Human Performance has enabled the creation of an advanced research and treatment space in the Dalplex—offering unprecedented learning and research opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers.
  
• Â鶹Éç working to make nursing more inclusive ‑ Global News
  As the world celebrates Nurses Week, faculty at Â鶹Éç are working to make nursing more inclusive for Indigenous and Mi’kmaw students and patients.