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ELSEVIER: Faculty Publication
Dr. Luba Butska co-authored Systematic Screening for Perinatal Anxiety and Why it Matters, along with Kathrin Stoll and Nichole Fairbrother, both of whom are part of Family Practice but tied to Midwifery. Anyone clicking on this link before December 24, 2023, will be taken directly to the latest version of your article on ScienceDirect, which…
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Midwifery 20th Anniversary, Victoria Edition: Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who made their way to the event; we had ~ 75 people in attendance. The CPD afternoon presentations were also well attended: Trauma-Informed Pedagogy, a panel discussion on supporting physiological birth and water birth in hospital settings, and best business practices for midwives. People were warm and engaged. Fun was had…
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Promotion: Laura Mercer!
There are new voices in our faculty work groups! Laura Mercer has been promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor (MIDW) to represent Midwifery in the Department of Family Practice Clinical Faculty Appointment and Promotions Committee (DCFAPC). The DCFAPC meets two or three times a year, depending on the number of applications received. The members review applications…
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Midwifery, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
In December 2023, UNESCO inscribed “Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices” onto its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition underscores the universal significance of midwifery across diverse cultures.
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