Love of Science Takes Flight

Love of Science Takes Flight

March 24, 2023 If handling pigs’ hearts and sheep’s brains grossed them out, the smiles on their faces did not let it show. Four students from the remote community of Brochet in Northern Manitoba were introduced to authentic, hands-on science experiences in Winnipeg...
Donors fund new research role for women’s heart health

Donors fund new research role for women’s heart health

February 1, 2023  The warm community at St. Boniface Hospital more than offsets Winnipeg’s well-known cold weather for Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin.   “Six winters and not so bad,” joked Rabinovich-Nikitin, who officially assumed the responsibilities of the first-ever...
Helping Hands for Women’s Heart Health

Helping Hands for Women’s Heart Health

On behalf of Bell MTS Volunteers, Paulette McIntyre and Jo-Anne Pelzer presented a $10,000 cheque in August 2021 to Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Director, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Karen Fowler, President and CEO of St. Boniface Hospital Foundation.  Aug....
A Nourishing Career

A Nourishing Career

Dr. Miyoung Suh and her team. July 19, 2022  Dr. Miyoung Suh is studying the role of maternal nutrition in reducing the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a preventable developmental disability resulting from fetal exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. ...
Mapping a framework for environmental stewardship

Mapping a framework for environmental stewardship

April 12, 2022 There’s vast potential for the health care industry to reduce environmental waste.  For Katie North, a Registered Nurse at St. Boniface Hospital, this is both a practical matter and an academic pursuit.  North earned her Master of Nursing (Athabasca...