Topics: Nursing
Central Edmonton pegged as having some of the highest rates of premature deaths in men: report
Edmonton Journal | | Media coverage
Dr. John Oliffe, a professor at the University of British Columbia and co-author of the report, says social determinants of health are key drivers behind the higher rates of premature death among men in Canada, particularly in rural, remote, and…
The leading risk factor for cancer isn’t what you think
| Announcement
UBC Nursing Professor Kristen Haase has been working with colleagues to understand the need for specialized cancer services and how they could help older adults with cancer in BC.
Addressing five health issues in men could save thousands of lives – and billions of dollars
| Announcement
Canada could save tens of thousands of lives and up to $12.4 billion annually by addressing the five most prominent health issues in men, according to new modelling.
Be proud — science says it's healthy
Salon | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor Elizabeth Saewyc discusses how shame, discrimination and stigma contribute to adverse health outcomes, and how pride could be the antidote.
Redefining My Role in Healthcare
| Spotlight
Connor Thomas McIntyre, Master of Health and Leadership Policy graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Teens who sleep longer have improved brain function, study finds
CP24 | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor Wendy Hall explains that teenagers who sleep longer and have an earlier bedtime show improved brain function and perform better in thinking and memory tests.
BC does not know how many people are on extended leave from involuntary hospital stays
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Assistant Professor Angela Russolillo comments on the lack of psychiatric nurses included in recent commitments by the provincial government to hire more healthcare workers.
UBC Nursing researchers among 2024/25 Community-University Engagement Support recipients
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Helen Brown, Professor, and Catherine Liao, PhD Scholar, receive funding from the Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) fund.
A world steeped in violence
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's EQUIP Health Care receives funding from the Government of Canada to build service provider and organizational capacity to better address the intersections of gender-based violence and substance use.
Canadians are losing sleep at an alarming rate, recent reports suggest
CTV News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor Emeritus Wendy Hall comments on a new report that suggests Canadians are losing sleep at an alarming rate.