In the Media
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The Globe and Mail (subscription)
Dr. Sally Thorne among 85 new Order of Canada appointees
Nursing professor Dr. Sally Thorne has been appointed Member of the Order of Canada for her extensive contributions to the practice and discipline of nursing.
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The Tyee
How to Support Trans Youth in BC
School of nursing Professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on how support and care can help transgender youth.
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Today in BC
Peer support to better men’s mental health at core of new B.C. study
UBC Nursing's Drs. Paul Sharp and John Oliffe (UBC’s Men’s Health Research Program) are finding ways to help men with their mental health struggles through the power of social connection.
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Global News
Alzheimer Society of B.C. urges residents to plan ahead for climate emergencies
Nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch is the featured speaker in a webinar on building climate resilience for people with dementia.
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CTV News
'Very, very hard to breathe': Experts call wildfires a 'major public health concern' for Canada
Nursing lecturer Raluca Radu said that wildfire smoke needs to be treated as a public health concern as the climate crisis worsens
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Financial Post
Materials engineers win CHAIR 2022 Community Leadership Award
Material engineering experts Dr. Edouard Asselin and Dr. Amanda Clifford were recognized for their leading research on copper for infection prevention and control.
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Toronto Star
Students disheartened after anti-Pride protests lead to empty desks at Ontario schools
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on the importance of rainbow symbols in schools for LGBTQ youth.
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Best Health
Trying to drink less? 10 non-alcoholic beers you need on your radar
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed the increase in alcohol consumption after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CBC
Man fired by text after disclosing hepatitis C diagnosis wins $65K in human rights case
Nursing PhD candidate Trevor Goodyear discussed the stigma around hepatitis C.
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Capital Daily
BC is pushing to add thousands more nurses. But nurse educators say the field needs major change first
Nursing professor Dr. Sally Thorne commented on the nurse shortage and lack of nursing leadership in B.C.