Community Health Sciences
Advancing Health with Communities.
At the Department of Community Health Sciences, our North Star is Healthy Societies.
Public health emergencies, explosive changes in technology and deepening health inequities are just some of the community health challenges of today. By pursuing meaningful research, reimagining education and creating with communities, we are taking action.
University News
2025 Vanier Scholars advance community-driven health and land equity research at UCalgary
From improving access to cervical cancer screening to advancing gender- and youth-focused land justice in the Amazon, two PhD researchers are shaping policy, practice and lived experience
Dr. Tolulope Sajobi appointed department head, Community Health Sciences
Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2026
Preparing for the holidays, a lesson in new choking guidelines should be on the menu
UCalgary research helps shape updated international first aid response guidelines for choking
Maternal and Child Health Experiential Learning program launched
Graduate students to explore career opportunities outside of academia
UCalgary study changes drug guidelines worldwide for treating acute ischemic stroke
Health Canada, U.S. FDA and European Medical Agency cite findings from AcT Trial for regulatory approval of new use for a known drug
UCalgary researchers help launch national program for newcomer youth
The impact of sport and physical activity on the well-being of newcomer youth will be the focus of the community and partner-based study