In the Media
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Toronto StarThese simple habits can reduce your risk of developing dementia
Nursing professor Dr. Lillian Hung discussed the risk factors of dementia.
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The TyeeAs nurses, we oppose BC's new paths to forced hospitalization
Nursing researchers Trevor Goodyear, and Drs. Emily Jenkins and Elisabeth Bailey discussed their concerns about B.C.'s newly amended Mental Health Act.
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CBCCritics call out a lack of measures in the federal budget to push down the high cost of housing
Professor emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein from the School of Community and Regional Planning commented on the federal budget's measures on housing and housing affordability.
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Vancouver SunBC wants federal clamp on weight and diabetes drug Ozempic being exported to U.S.
Nursing professor Dr. Bernie Garrett commented on B.C. government's call for Ottawa to clamp down on exporting the diabetes drug Ozempic to the U.S.
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CBC NewsProvincial funding programs should allow immediate family to be paid caregivers: advocates
Nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch gave comments on a policy against hiring immediate family to be paid caregivers.
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Medical PressTexting intervention prevents teen pregnancy among lesbian and bisexual girls, finds study
Nursing professor Elizabeth Saewyc discussed e-health intervention and teen pregnancy protection programs.
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CTV NewsLand lift: How Vancouver zoning policy creates multi-million-dollar teardowns
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture professor Patrick Condon discussed how Vancouver pioneered the model where developers provide monetary or in-kind contributions to the city in exchange for rezoning, allowing them to build denser housing.
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CastanetRecruiting more male nurses would help ease shortfalls, but stigma persists
Nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe discussed the credentialed work of nurses and recent efforts to recruit men into the field.
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CBCB.C. government review into providing ACs during heat wave still incomplete — 3 months past its deadline
The B.C. government has missed the deadline for its review into the possibility of providing air conditioners during heat waves as recommended by a coroners' death review panel last year.
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Vancouver SunThere are cons, not just pros, for a subway to UBC
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture professor Patrick Condon discussed arguments about proposed subway to UBC.