Research collaborations tackle challenges faced by rural BC residents
Supported by the Interior University Research Coalition’s (IURC) Regional/Rural/Remote Communities (R3C) Collaborative Research Grant, three Interior university research teams will address the complex problems faced by British Columbians who live outside large metropolitan areas.
UBC Okanagan celebrates the class of 2020
UBC Okanagan’s Convocation of 2020 will go down in history as a unique event. Instead of students, parents and faculty joining together on campus, the celebrations will be held virtually.
UBCO researcher says equity is key to global health
A UBC researcher says the COVID-19 outbreak provides a distinct example of how different populations are differentially affected by health issues.
UBC mental health experts: Bell “Let’s Talk” day
Almost 10 years ago, Bell launched “Let’s Talk”, an initiative to promote awareness and positive change in the mental health of Canadians.
From heart evolution to greenhouse gas
UBCO researchers are challenging established assumptions, innovating solutions and creating new knowledge that will have broad impacts on our society. Here are some of the accomplishments reached in 2019.
Moral challenges still exist around medical assistance in dying
While Canada may have legalized medical assistance in dying in 2016, the moral challenges continue for primary care workers, including nurse practitioners who can legally assess eligibility for and provide assisted death.
UBCO nursing students host annual Global Gala
UBC Okanagan nursing students are organizing a gala evening of food and entertainment as a fundraising initiative for the university’s Global Health Practicum program.
Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care
With cancer remaining the leading cause of death in BC, the first-ever Future of Health Forum will focus on research, innovation and strides to improve outcomes for all cancer patients.
UBC research recommends graduated return to work after prostatectomy
New UBC research cautions men recovering from a radical prostatectomy to take it easy when returning to work.
Researchers examine success of quit smoking app
With the trend of an app for just about everything these days, a team of researchers from several universities, examined the success of a mobile app designed to help young adults quit smoking.