The importance of universal and additional precautions in regard to infection control has become abundantly clear during the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s why three Ultrasound students at Michener’s School of Applied Health Sciences wrote a literature review exploring this topic that is being published by the Canadian Journal of Medical Sonography (CJMS). Second year students Nicole…
A little extra effort and a close eye from a student sonographer had a big impact on the life of one patient. Now, that patient, Mr. W, who asked that his name not be used, is extending his gratitude to a recent Ultrasound graduate from The Michener Institute of Education at UHN for her instrumental…
Here’s a glimpse of a few Michener students talking about what they love most about our programs. Find out why patient interaction is one of Natasha’s favourite things about nuclear medicine, how being on the front-lines of cancer treatment motivates Kwee and how knowing her classmates inside and out is a unique advantage for Nicole. Find these students…
Michener Ultrasound professor Sheena Bhimji-Hewitt recently attended the 33rd national Sonography Canada conference in Moncton, New Brunswick. As her final duty as outgoing Chair of the Sonography Canada Board of Directors, Sheena reflects on the conference and her time as Chair. Moncton, New Brunswick was the go-to place for the 33rd National Conference and Annual General…
Diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy communities come together to advance their professions through knowledge-sharing for stroke treatments According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, half of all Canadians have been affected by stroke. As the rate of stroke in aging and even younger populations increases, medical imaging is at the forefront of new treatment options,…
Sonographers’ Role in Medical Diagnosis Diagnostic Medical Sonography, more commonly known as ultrasound, is a rapidly changing technology that is used by Sonographers to assess and help diagnose medical conditions. “Sonographers use ultrasound technology as well as their knowledge, skills and aptitude to look for abnormalities or pathologies in the human body,” says Sheena Bhimji…
