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The Institute for Global Health is Now Hiring!<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/Banner.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The Institute for Global Health is Now Hiring!The Institute for Global Health is looking for a nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or other allied health member to join our team!http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/news-stories/the-institute-for-global-health-is-now-hiring2024-10-11T07:00:00Z
Revolutionising Paediatric Femoral Fracture Management in Tanzania: A Collaborative Effort with I’m A Hippy Foundation<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/news-events-resources/news-stories/Hippy.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Revolutionising Paediatric Femoral Fracture Management in Tanzania: A Collaborative Effort with I’m A Hippy Foundation​In a landmark initiative, Mr Pranai Buddhdev, consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon from the UK partnered with the paediatric orthopaedic team at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute to transform the management of children’s femoral fractures in Tanzania.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/news-stories/revolutionising-paediatric-femoral-fracture-management-in-tanzania-a-collaborative-effort-with-i’m-a-hippy-foundation2024-07-30T07:00:00Z
Donated Medications Bring Hope to Kenyan Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/news-events-resources/news-stories/IMG_0016.jpg-2024-7-5%2013.3.24.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Donated Medications Bring Hope to Kenyan Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta​In June, Dr. Catherine Njeru and Dr. Mark Ansermino delivered donations of zoledronic acid and other medical supplies to Machakos Orthopaedic Clinic in Kenya.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/news-stories/donated-medications-bring-hope-to-kenyan-children-with-osteogenesis-imperfecta2024-07-09T07:00:00Z
Innovating to improve access to and availability of medical O2 in Uganda<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/210520-solar-powered-oxygen-system-secondary-1500px.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Innovating to improve access to and availability of medical O2 in UgandaNewly published results on the impact of solar-powered O2 on mortality among children and a new study to develop a clinical algorithm (Smart O2) that guides health workers on oxygen titration based on continuous pulse oximetry monitoring .http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/news-stories/innovating-to-improve-access-to-and-availability-of-medical-o2-in-uganda2024-06-25T07:00:00Z
Unpacking power and privilege together<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/SN3.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Unpacking power and privilege togetherOn Thursday, June 6, over 160 nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare leaders and health researchers gathered to critically reflect on privilege, systems of oppression and accountable action.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/news-stories/unpacking-power-and-privilege-together2024-06-06T07:00:00Z



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Global Health Conference 2025<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/GHC25_Poster_Final%20copy.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Global Health Conference 2025The Global Health Conference is back for our 7th year!http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/upcoming-events/global-health-conference-20252025-04-10T07:00:00Z
CW Practice-Based Research Conference<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/image001.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />CW Practice-Based Research ConferenceThe Learning and Development Practice-based Research and Knowledge Translation Team are pleased to announce that the second annual CW Practice-Based Research Conference.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/upcoming-events/cwpbrconference2024-10-24T07:00:00Z
WHRI Research Rounds<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/news-events-resources/upcoming-events/BCW%20Research%20Rounds_August.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />WHRI Research RoundsPlease join Dr. Rubee Dev and Juma Orach on Friday, August 16th from 8am – 9am PST as they present “Optimization of cardiovascular health among postpartum women with reproductive and pregnancy-related risk factors”. http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/upcoming-events/whri-rounds2024-08-16T07:00:00Z
An Evening for Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and Health Researchers<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/SN%20Save%20the%20Date%20Email%20Invitation[1].png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />An Evening for Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and Health ResearchersJoin us for a lecture and workshop led by Dr. Stephanie Nixon, titled, “Unpacking power and privilege: Fostering accountability in healthcare and health research”.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/upcoming-events/nahevening2024-06-06T07:00:00Z
Canadian Himalayan Association for Innovation (CHAI) Global Health Event<img alt="" src="/globalhealth/PublishingImages/CHAI%20Event%20v2.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Canadian Himalayan Association for Innovation (CHAI) Global Health EventCHAI is a registered Canadian charity, which supports community initiatives that build skills and capabilities, primarily in Ladakh and Kullu.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/globalhealth/news-events-resources/upcoming-events/chai2024-05-16T07:00:00Z

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