Topics: Nursing
What do I need to know about IV hydration and vitamin therapy?
CBC The Dose | | Media coverage
Some wellness clinics in Canada are promoting IV vitamin and hydration therapy as a way to ease hangovers, migraines, and even prevent illness and inflammation. But Bernie Garrett, UBC Nursing associate professor and author of a book on deceptive…
When women’s mental health is ignored, the health system suffers
The Hill Times | | Media coverage
Angela Russolillo, assistant professor at the UBC School of Nursing, shares that women in health care experience disproportionately high rates of stress, burnout, and related mental health issues—a trend worsening since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Improving women’s cardiovascular health outcomes in Nepal—and globally
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Rubee Dev is leveraging seed funding to drive research in the leading cause of death among women globally: Cardiovascular disease.
Sexual health gaps persist for migrant youth in Canada, despite lower rates of sexual activity
| Announcement
A new study led by the UBC School of Nursing's Elizabeth Saewyc finds that migrant youth in Canada are less likely to be sexually active than their Canadian-born peers – but among those who are, contraception use is declining.
UBC Nurse Practitioner students begin training in new Surrey facility
| Announcement
The new facility is the culmination of a collaboration between the UBC Faculty of Applied Science, the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and the BC Ministry of Health to support new NP program seats.
Tiny robots, big questions – can tech help older adults with simple tasks?
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Dr. Lillian Hung, UBC Nursing Professor and founder of the University of British Columbia’s Innovation in Dementia & Aging (IDEA) Lab, is studying the potential of “tiny” robots that take up little space and can be easily moved, which could…
More than a third of BC youth turning to gambling, gaming with money
CBC News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing's Elizabeth Saewyc comments on a report showing 34 per cent of youth respondents said they have engaged in at least one of eight gambling or gaming activities for money, such as buying in-game items and betting on sports, in-person or…
Reframing masculinity: Connecting men to mental health supports that work
Canadian Institutes of Health Research | | Media coverage
Victoria woman's months-long wait for long-term care bed could turn into two-year ordeal
Times Colonist | | Media coverage
The Nurses Are Most Definitely Not Alright
Women's Health | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Farinaz Havaei discusses the significant increases in mental health issues among nurses and calls for a major change.