O'Brien Institute for Public Health
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The O'Brien Institute for Public Health is dedicated to advancing public health through research excellence.
University of Calgary
Joined September 2012
The prevalence of autism continues to rise in Canada & globally. There is currently no single known cause of autism & several studies have found no link between the MMR vaccine & autism. Read the full evidence brief for clear, research-based facts: https://t.co/OIm9vFgjg3.
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As we continue to advocate to #StopTheSpread of measles, read this article by Drs. Kirsten Fiest, James Talbot, and Jason Cabaj to understand the urgency of vaccinating to eradicate measles once more in Canada: https://t.co/Iw713LLN8V. Together we can #StopTheSpread of measles!
theconversation.com
The resurgence of measles and whooping cough is troubling. The most effective way to prevent the return and spread of vaccine-preventable diseases is through vaccination and combating vaccine...
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Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 97% protection against measles. Over 50 years of data confirm the safety of the vaccine & multiple studies show there is no link to autism. Tackling measles requires all of us. Check your records and get vaccinated. (3/3) #StopTheSpread
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Measles is deadly with about 1-10 of every 10,000 cases leading to death in Canada, most often from respiratory or brain complications. Some survivors experience lasting effects like blindness, deafness, or permanent brain damage. The good news is that we can stop measles! (2/3)
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Measles has resurfaced in Canada, and we need to work together to stop the spread. It’s a deadly disease and 1 person can infect up to 18 people. Canada eliminated measles in 1998 but recently lost its measles-free status with over 5000 resurged cases since fall 2024. (1/3)
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Please join us in congratulating Drs. Sayeh Bayat & Serena Orr for being named as part of @AvenueMagazine's Top 40 Under 40! Dr. Bayat & Dr. Orr were recognized for using their research to transform lives and advance public health . Congratulations Dr. Bayat & Dr. Orr!👏🏾
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Measles is back in Canada but we can stop the spread. O’Brien Institute Scientific Director Dr. Kirsten Fiest explains what’s happening and what families can do now in our new Public Health in Focus series with the Alberta Public Health Association.
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Flu & COVID-19 aren’t going away. Vaccination, ventilation & masks still matter, even if they’re not perfect. Dr. James Dickinson writes on 3 effective ways we can protect ourselves, families & communities: immunization, masking & hygiene. Learn more: https://t.co/DTEplerRDf.
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Our upcoming seminar features Marcel Saulnier & Jill Pilgrim from Santis Health discussing Unpacking Budget 2025: How will it impact the health sector? Join us on Nov 25 from noon - 1 pm, register here: https://t.co/DMT5iR7a10
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The O’Brien Institute extends our warmest thanks and best wishes to Melanie Columbus, who will be leaving her role as Health Policy Manager, Centre for Health Policy to take on an exciting new opportunity. Thank you, Melanie, for your many contributions to the Institute and CHP!
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Khara Sauro as our Associate Scientific Director, Health Systems. In this role, she will lead our health systems initiatives & advance research & innovation that make sustainable, high-quality care equitably available to all. Welcome Dr. Sauro!👏🏾
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Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Lee who was honoured with the UCalgary 2025 Chancellor's Graduate Medal for her academic achievements while pursuing her PhD in epidemiology from the Cumming School of Medicine. Read more: https://t.co/8kQ3bqyB4r
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👏🏾Congratulations to Dr. Carly McMorris on recently being recently named 1 of 6 new CIHR Canada Research Chairs from @UCalgary! https://t.co/kygZQSxpGK 👏🏾Congratulations as well to Drs. Deinera Exner-Cortens & Kathleen Sitter on their renewals as CRCs. https://t.co/tfStXxk8to
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A new report by Dr. Jennifer Jackson highlights the strain Alberta's frontline health care workers are facing due to the rising drug poisoning crisis. Read more: https://t.co/zVKTiHlL6R
@ucalgarynursing @HotchkissBrain @MathisonCentre
parklandinstitute.ca
As deaths due to the province’s poisoned drug supply climb, a new report by Parkland Institute shows how this crisis affects the frontline health workers struggling to manage patient care, as well as...
Drug poisonings are on the rise and Alberta’s healthcare workers are facing a crisis. A new Parkland Institute report finds an ineffective government plan, inadequate funding, and high levels of job-related stress among frontline health care workers:
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Learn how to apply human factors practices in healthcare to enhance quality improvement and patient safety. Register for this multi-day accredited course. Course sites in both Edmonton and Calgary in early 2026 Details: https://t.co/wUS8rNR4gX
#humanfactors #AHS_media
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New research by Dr. Stephen Freedman and his team proves that ondansetron, an anti-nausea medication, helps kids with the stomach flu bounce back faster! Learn more below👇🏾
Worldwide, 3-5 billion children come down with gastroenteritis each year, but the best treatment for vomiting due to gastro was up for debate. Dr. Freedman and colleagues have delivered answers with a pediatric trial on the anti-nausea drug ondansetron: https://t.co/0hxzF3hARt
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Worldwide, 3-5 billion children come down with gastroenteritis each year, but the best treatment for vomiting due to gastro was up for debate. Dr. Freedman and colleagues have delivered answers with a pediatric trial on the anti-nausea drug ondansetron: https://t.co/0hxzF3hARt
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For Canadian Patient Safety Week, and looking ahead to National Pain Awareness Week, Dr. Kathryn Birnie authors a piece on the harms of ignoring the pain of pediatric patients and the need for better pain management for Canada's children. Read here: https://t.co/WBhBl23gUo
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