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DPP Preceptor Sara Duchene-Milne Leading Change in Indigenous Health

Sara Duchene-Milne has spent more than two decades advancing Indigenous health through care, education, and advocacy. When she became a Registered Dietitian (RD) in 2003, she was among fewer than ten Indigenous RDs in Canada. A valued and long-term preceptor for the NOSM University’s Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP), Duchene-Milne recently took on two leadership roles, one nationally and one in her home community on Manitoulin Island. At Noojmowin Teg Health Centre, she has taken on a manager role as Team Lead of Diabetes Wellness and Nutrition Programs, while nationally, Duchene-Milne brings the unique needs and perspectives of Nor...

Inaugural NOSM University Honorary Degrees to Celebrate Leaders Who Have Transformed Health Care in the North

Awarding honorary degrees for the first time in its history, NOSM University is recognizing two individuals whose contributions have helped shape the University's mission, strengthen its connection to community, and ultimately improve access to health care across the North. The inaugural recipients, Elder Theresa Fiddler and Maureen Lacroix, have more than a century of health-care work and advocacy between them. Yet their impact is so much more than a sum of years: the results of their efforts have made profound and lasting changes to Northern Ontario health care. “NOSM University exists because of the vision, courage, and commit...

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NOSM University Appoints New Vice-President, Finance and Operations

NOSM University is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Dyll as Vice-President, Finance and Operations, effective September 1, 2026. Mr. Dyll brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across the public and private sectors and has been a valued member of NOSM University’s leadership team since joining the institution in 2023 as Associate Vice-President, Finance and Administration. “Lance is a highly respected leader whose experience, integrity, and collaborative approach align strongly with NOSM University’s mission and future direction,” says Dr. Michael Green, NOSM University President, Vice-Chancel...