In the Media
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Vancouver SunTurkiye-Syria earthquake: Here's why BC's elite rescue team remains grounded
Dr. Michael Hooper, professor at the School of Community and Regional Planning gave comments on why Canada has not deployed its Canada Task Force 1 to help with the aftermath of the Turkiye-Syria earthquake.
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CTV News
Re-funding the police? No plan for Vancouver to hire 100 mental health nurses to pair with cops
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins commented on the limitations of Car87/88 program.
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Victoria News
Devastation in Turkey echoes past quakes and offers B.C. lessons: profs
Civil engineering professor Dr. Shahria Alam said all levels of governments have to step up efforts to educate people about earthquakes, identify vulnerable infrastructure, and prioritize repairs and retrofitting.
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CTV News
Preparing for a major earthquake in B.C.
Civil engineering researchers Drs. Tony Yang and Mehrtash Motamedi discussed how their group is researching ways of improving seismic designs and retrofitting buildings.
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Global News at 11 BC
UBC prof calls for mandatory seismic assessments
Civil engineering professor Dr. Perry Adebar explained why there needs to be mandatory seismic assessments for buildings in BC.
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Global News
Domperidone: How the drug works and why it’s being prescribed for breastfeeding
Nursing professor Dr. Suzanne Campbell and Marie Tarrant discussed domperidone, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal symptoms that has also been prescribed off-label to improve breast milk supply.
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CBC News
Filipino language classes to begin at Vancouver secondary school
Dr. Leonora Angeles, associate professor at the School of Community and Regional Planning, commented on the introduction of a Filipino language and culture course for students in grades 10 to 12 at Sir Charles Tupper Secondary.
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CKNW Jill Bennett Show
Canadian network on aging and cancer
Nursing professor Dr. Kristen Haase discussed leading her research on cancer care experience for seniors. Select Jan 31, 1 pm, 6:20 mark to listen.
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The Wren
Fact-checking claims about homelessness in Kamloops
UBC School of Community and Regional Planning's report, Pathways to Homelessness, was referenced for its review on the major pathways relevant to three major disproportionately represented groups.
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Toronto Star
Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns
Janet Currie, a research collaborator with UBC’s school of nursing, discussed concerns regarding breastfeeding women, doctors and midwives who may not have guidance during a Health Canada review for a breastfeeding drug.