Topics: Nursing
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.
Rethinking Care: How Robots Could Ease the Dementia Journey
Being Patient | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Lillian Hung discusses how she and her team are developing robots to support people living with dementia–from cognitive stimulation and emotional support to questions surrounding privacy and trust.
Construction trades launch peer-support program to help workers facing mental health challenges
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor John Oliffe explains that in an industry where reaching out for help may be seen as a weakness, peer support can be an effective way to normalize conversations about mental health.
UBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers awarded over $4.5 million through CIHR
UBC Research + Innovation | | Media coverage
A total of 7 projects led by UBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers were awarded over $4.5 million in combined funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Spring 2025 competition.
The future of dementia care
Broadview Magazine | | Media coverage
Lillian Hung, Canada Research Chair in Senior Care at the University of British Columbia’s School of Nursing, says her research proves that robots and other innovations can make people with dementia happier and reduce stigma.
Men’s Health Report calls for systematic solutions and health literacy
Global News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor John Oliffe shares insights from his co-authored report on the state of men's health in Canada.
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.