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Nursing
How cuddly robots could change dementia care
MIT Technology Review | | Media coverage
School of Nursing's Dr. Lillian Hung comments on research using AI robots to help individuals with Dementia.
New Indigenous parenting app provides culturally grounded parenting advice
| Announcement
The Two-Eyed Seeing for Parents app, facilitated by UBC Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall, combines Okanagan Nation traditional values and practices with contemporary parenting resources.
Sun, heat safety tips as Metro Vancouver gets early blast of summer
City News Vancouver | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch provides heat safety tips as temperatures in the mid-20s are expected around Metro Vancouver.
School of Nursing takes a role in Canada-wide pandemic response initiative
UBC School of Nursing | | Media coverage
Nursing assistant professor Dr. Rubee Dev has been named the steering committee provincial lead from BC for “Pandemic pREparedness engaging Primary cARe and Emergency Departments,” or PREPARED.
These changes in eating habits can be a warning sign of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, experts say
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Dr. Lillian Hung, nursing professor, said sudden dietary changes can be an important warning sign of dementia and gave signs to look out for.
Pilot project gives qathet youth tools to make informed choices
Vancouver Is Awesome | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins said rural communities are being impacted by substance use, yet there is a lack of evidence-based programs offered to youth.
Three APSC-led community-university projects supported by UBC 2023-24 CUES Fund
Community Engagement | | Media coverage
Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and Dr. Victoria (Vicky) Bungay from the School of Nursing, and Dr. Ryan Ziels from Civil Engineering are among the faculty partners who've been awarded over $700,000 through the 2023-24 Community-University Engagement…
Chinese New Year Get-Together with Dumplings, Fun, and UBC APSC Alumni!
| Spotlight
Chinese New Year is a time of union with your family and loved ones, and we had a wonderful get-together at an Alumna's house to celebrate the occasion. We made dumplings and shared delicious food, and had a great time during this New Year…
Dim Sum with UBC Nursing Alumni
| Spotlight
I had the absolute pleasure of reuniting with three of my nursing pals for a long-overdue catch-up over dim sum. Dim sum may have been the reason for our gathering, but it was the laughter, love, and shared memories that made it truly special!
New survey reveals the stark reality for B.C's nonbinary youth. Politics is making it worse
The Province | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on a survey which found that nonbinary youth reported far more bad health outcomes, compared to youth who identify as male or female.