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NOTE: The material on the SPHERU site is not currently up to date. Our website is currently being redesigned, and our new site with updated content will be coming soon.
Knowledge Translation Casebook released
SPHERU's new KT Casebook is now available. As our website is being redesigned, the document can be downloaded at www.kidskan.ca/KTcasebook.
Lifestyle at the root of diabetes epidemic:
Dr. Paul Hackett, SPHERU Faculty Researcher, explains the historical roots of Type 2 diabetes and how the disease became an epidemic amongst First Nations people.
In a recent interview with Eagle Feather News, published in the February 2011 edition, Hackett notes that his study "...helps educate people about the roots of diabetes and more importantly where things might end up again if society isn't vigilant about the conditions that effect a community's health."
SPHERU currently seeking Postdoctoral Fellow:
We are now accepting applications for a two year postdoctoral fellowship position at our University of Saskatchewan location in Saskatoon, SK. Full project information, application procedures, and position description can be found under Employment Opportunities.
SPHERU Researcher featured:
Dr. Shanthi Johnson is working to solve a number of health issues - many of which are unique to Saskatchewan. Developing solutions to keep Saskatchewan seniors healthy as long as possible is the focus of a recent feature article profiling Dr. Johnson's work in Falls Prevention.
Feature article (University of Regina): Falls prevention research helps strengthen aging Saskatchewan population
SPHERU granted $750 000 to study foundations of healthy community.
SPHERU has been granted $750 000 from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation to continue to help reduce health disparities in Saskatchewan's most vulnerable populations over the next three years.
Working across both the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan, SPHERU's research will inform an increased understanding of the existing support networks and community level interventions within a community, identify the origins of present day health inequities through an historical lens, and explore the conditions that create successful programs, policies, and systems known to improve the health of children and seniors.
The understanding gained through this research will provide academics, policy-makers, and community partners with increased insight into the factors that create and help sustain healthy individuals and communities across Saskatchewan.
For further detail, please visit:
Evaluating Chronic Disease Self-management in Northern Saskatchewan
Our September 2010 contribution to Research Update highlights the work of Bonnie Jeffery and her research team. This article describes an evaluation framework and study that incorporates individual, cultural, and community factors relevant to assessing the effectiveness of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program in Northern Saskatchewan communities.
SPHERU contributes bi-annually to Research Update, published quarterly by the Alberta Centre for Active Living. Research Update summarizes and promotes recent research of interest to practitioners in health promotion and physical activity.
Exploring the Theory, Ethics, and Practice of Critical Population Health Research:
Join us and the Canadian Plains Research Centre (CPRC) as we celebrate the launch of Redistributing Health: New Directions in Population Health Research in Canada.
Highlighting the papers and presentations delivered at the 2008 New Directions in Population Health Research: Linking Theory, Ethics, and Practice conference, the book explores "...the theory, ethics, and practice of critical population health research as it aims to change policy, politics, outcomes, and the socio-economic dynamics that underpin the health of populations in Canada."
Please join us for a special presentation and reception at the University of Regina, Terrace Building (10 Research Drive, Regina, SK) on Tuesday November 16, 2010, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
Celebrate the best non-fiction on the prairies.
SPHERU's Annual Review (2009 - 2010)
The Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit's (SPHERU) 2009 - 2010 Annual review is now available. The Review provides a comprehensive overview of SPHERU's activities over the past year (April 2009 - March 2010), including faculty and staff profiles, detailed research project information, and other activities that have contributed to population health research in Saskatchewan.
Sylvia Abonyi's Canada Research Chair renewed
On March 29, 2010, Sylvia Abonyi, SPHERU Faculty researcher, received the news that her Canada Research Chair will aid in continuing her work in fostering healthy northern communities.
The two questions that drive Abonyi's research are: What is a health community? How would we measure that? Over the next five years, Abonyi and her team, will continue to answer these questions with the Athabasca Health Authority in Northern Saskatchewan. Work on development of a toolkit that identifies more than 200 indicators of community health and wellness is complete and now moves into the next stage of implementation.
To view the full news release please visit: http://www.usask.ca/research/news/read.php?id=916&newsid=1
Photo: Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar MP Kelly block announces funding (left to right, Block, Sylvia Abonyi, Lisa Kalynchuk, Sven Achenbach) courtesy of Debra Marshall - University of Saskatchewan
Gloria DeSantis featured in the March 3, 2010 edition of the Prairie Messenger:
Phase III Complete
Phase III of SPHERU's evaluation of the Aboriginal Health Human Resource Initiative (AHHRI) and Aboriginal Health Transition Fund (AHTF) project is complete.
The complete Phase III: Regional Review of the Aboriginal Health Human Resource Initiative and Mid-Term Proress Review of the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund Final Report is now available for viewing along with Phase I: Evaluation Frameworks for Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative and Aboriginal Health Transition Fund and Phase II: Evaluation Workshop, Consultation and Beginning Phase of Regional Evaluation for Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative and Aboriginal Health Transition Fund - Final Report. For more information please visit Evaluation Projects
Healing Journey Project Winding Down in Prince Albert
It’s been more than 4 years and 275 interviews since the first wave of participants in the Healing Journey project were recruited in Prince Albert, but with the last three interviews currently being scheduled, the project is now in the final stages of data collection. The Healing Journey: A Longitudinal Study of Women Who Have Been Abused by Intimate Partners is the first study of its kind in Canada, examining the experience of intimate partner violence and the consequences it has on the lives of women in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta over a four year period. Please see the full news listing for complete details.
Photo: Director Carol Soles (l) and Support Services Worker Theresa Lanigan (r) in the newly renovated kitchen at the Prince Albert Safe Shelter for Women.
Santé! 2009 Health Research Awards
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation's 2009 Achievement Award recognizes the major contribution of SPHERU researcher, Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine, for his leadership in turning research results into policies and programs that help Saskatchewan's children. Please see the full news listing for complete details.
kidSKAN
kidSKAN is a provincial community of practice of researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers who have an interest in early childhood development in Saskatchewan. Read more about this new network in the news listing.
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