Physical therapists play an important role in responding to pandemic and physical disaster situations. In these situations, healthcare leadership teams can reference existing literature for guidance in order to appropriately and safely leverage physical therapy resources and skillsets. In…
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Breastfeeding and the Origins of Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Priorities
Fact: Breastfeeding and human milk are critically important to the health of mothers and infants, and consequently, the world population. While this is indeed a true statement, there are many…
Resources and Activities for a Healthy COVID-19 Summer
Kids are out of school… now what? Since the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic, many people have juggled additional and sometimes unfamiliar roles while at home, including caregiver, employee,…
2019 Annual General Meeting
We are thrilled to celebrate another incredible year of important milestones and accomplishments with our partners, research teams, and support staff at the Annual General Meeting! While this year’s event…
Food Allergy Awareness Month
Facts about Food Allergies Food allergies affect 4-8% of children worldwide. In Canada, about 7% of children have a food allergy, and an estimated one out of every two people…
National Nursing Week
May 11-17 is National Nursing Week! We sat down with one of the nurses from our Research Support Unit (RSU) at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM), to…
We Support Healthcare Workers
All Manitobans benefit from the commitment and care our health-care workers provide at some point in their lifetime, whether that be for the birth of a new baby, treatment for…
Science Experiments for Kids
As many of us are at home social distancing right now, our daily routines have been turned upside down. For some, this means working from home or having more free…
3 Book Series You Can Read With Your Children
Reading aloud to young children is not only one of the best activities to stimulate language and cognitive skills; it also builds motivation, curiosity, and memory. – Bardige, B. Talk…
Walking on Water – Physical Activity after the Winter Holidays
For many people, the winter months are a cozy time of year to stay inside and away from the chilly outdoor weather conditions. This is accompanied by holiday events with…
2019 Highlights
It’s been another incredible year at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. While we’re looking forward to the opportunities and collaborations the new year will bring, it’s important to…
Science in the Community
The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba was invited to St. John Brebeuf’s Grade 2 class as part of their social studies education. The students are currently learning about communities…