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SHRF Funds 8 Projects to Connect People in Saskatchewan to Health Research and Evidence They Can Use
Research leads to better health care, healthier communities and brighter futures. As a small but mighty province, the Saskatchewan...
Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF
Sep 25, 20246 min read
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Encouraging Early-Career Health Researchers: SHRF's 2024-25 Establishment Grant Recipients
SHRF announces $1.19M in funding for 8 early-career researchers in Saskatchewan, paving the way for health advancements.
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
Jul 18, 20249 min read
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Empowering Solutions: SHRF and Partners Invest $2.3M into Innovative Research Solutions to Address Saskatchewan's Health Challenges
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and our partners are proud to share that we're investing $2.3 million to support research.
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
May 30, 202417 min read
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Leading the World in Telerobotic Ultrasonography: Dr. Ivar Mendez's Journey in Virtual Healthcare
Dr. Ivar Mendez's work in telerobotic ultrasonography for rural healthcare in Saskatchewan garners another SHRF Excellence Award.
Sarah Kasleder for SHRF
Feb 21, 20244 min read
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Clinician turned scientist fostering ecosystem for MS research, rehab
By Greg Basky for SHRF Julie Petrin first met Sarah Donkers when the two were working on their PhDs. They were both participating in an...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Dec 8, 20236 min read
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Blending psychology with technology to meet care needs
Heather Hadjistavropoulos has worked to improve access to mental health services in SK.
Greg Basky for SHRF
Nov 7, 20236 min read
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SHRF funding fuels alignment of health research with Saskatchewan needs
Researcher develops self-help options for sufferers of PMDD Dr. Jennifer Gordon, Associate Professor of Psychology with the University of...
Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF
Aug 30, 20234 min read
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Creative Solutions: Interdisciplinary and Targeted Approaches to Pressing Challenges
The following story was published in the 2022-23 SHRF Annual Report. See the full publication here . SHRF’s Solutions Program was...
SHRF
Aug 17, 20235 min read
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SHRF and partners invest over $2M in timely research to address SK's health challenges
SHRF and our partners are proud to announce the recipients of the 2022-23 Solutions Program.
Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF
May 31, 202313 min read
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From relationships to apps - SHRF's Research Connections recipients are mobilizing knowledge in SK
SHRF's Research Connections Grant is funding important health research knowledge mobilization projects in Saskatchewan.
Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF
Apr 19, 20235 min read
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2022-23 Align Grant #3 Announcement
SHRF is proud to announce the third and final round of Align Grant recipients within the 2022-23 funding year.
Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF
Mar 7, 20237 min read
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U of R’s Nick Carleton focused on protecting the mental health of public safety personnel
Dr. Nick Carleton is a leader of mental health research and advocacy for public safety personnel in Saskatchewan and Canada.
Greg Basky for SHRF
Feb 9, 20235 min read
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Neurosurgeon and team bring virtual care strategy to Saskatchewan
By Lindsay Herman for SHRF Elements of this article were repurposed from a piece by the University of Saskatchewan. Read the full piece...
Lindsay Herman for SHRF
Jan 26, 20233 min read
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A recipe for success: USask researchers champion improved MS care with a ‘local flavour’
Contributed by the University of Saskatchewan ( see original post ) Multiple sclerosis (MS), which affects one in 3,000 Saskatchewan...
University of Saskatchewan
May 26, 20225 min read
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USask-led multi-disciplinary team helping to develop strategy for virtual care
Contributed by the University of Saskatchewan ( see original post ) “Virtual care has greatly improved patients’ access to their doctors...
University of Saskatchewan
Apr 5, 20223 min read
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Partnerships invest in Saskatchewan for innovative solutions to health challenges
Working together with other health organizations, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation is able to provide unique opportunities for...
Chelsea Cunningham for SHRF
Apr 5, 20225 min read
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Supporting solutions to Saskatchewan's growing addictions problem
By Greg Basky for SHRF Addiction is a growing problem in many parts of Canada and around the world. On the prairies, stress, boredom, and...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Mar 30, 20226 min read
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Winners of the 2021 MHRC-SHRF Saskatchewan Mental Health Impact Grant Announced
Funded in partnership with Mental Health Research Canada , three winning projects seek to address the diverse needs of the people of...
SHRF
Feb 17, 20224 min read
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Interdisciplinary research team examining how technology can help improve delivery of home care
By Greg Basky for SHRF A couple of years ago, leaders from Eden Care Communities came to Tim Maciag with a challenge: Could his software...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Jan 19, 20224 min read
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Homegrown digital platform aims to help remote Metis community protect citizens from Covid
Technology giving local leaders information they need to improve health outcomes among residents By Greg Basky for SHRF Population health...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Jan 19, 20224 min read
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