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Nursing
How to advocate for your sexual healthcare
Giddy | | Media coverage
UBC's School of Nursing's Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc and Dr. Kristen Gilbert discussed the role of the internet and effective communication when advocating for your sexual healthcare.
Canada's best nursing programs: University rankings 2023
Macleans | | Media coverage
UBC's School of Nursing ranked first in the country for best nursing program in 2023.
Western University and UBC launch ‘action kit’ to fight substance use stigma
Global News | | Media coverage
Dr. Colleen Varcoe and Dr. Annette Browne, professors in the UBC School of Nursing, discussed their action kit of resources for health care providers in order to help combat substance use stigma.
In Disclosure, healing is not linear — and insensitive medical professionals can disrupt it
The Ubyssey | | Media coverage
School of Nursing Professor Sally Thorne is working with the creator of Disclosure, a performance about a young woman trying to receive help after sexual assault, to develop the show into a training resource for nurses working with trauma patients.
New tools from UBC Nursing aim to improve care for people experiencing substance use stigma
| Announcement
UBC School of Nursing and Western University are offering a new suite of tools and strategies to ensure that people who experience substance use stigma can receive better care in the future.
Surrey mobile unit brings health care to 'unseen' homeless people affected by overdose crisis
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
UBC nursing assistant professor of teaching Ranjit Dhari commented on mobile health units that can help bring care to the community where the community is.
It’s time for us as Canadians to have a conversation about ageism
The Province | | Media coverage
UBC nursing adjunct professor Dan Levitt wrote about ageism and how it affects everyone.
Back to school, back to sleep, says UBC expert
CityNews (Vancouver) | | Media coverage
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall said as kids head back to the classroom, parents can ensure the transition is a lot smoother by ensuring young ones go to bed at the same time each night.
UBC Nursing professor elected Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellow
| Announcement
Dr. Sabrina Wong has been elected as one of the 71 new fellows receiving the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Award (CAHS).
Vancouver hospital introduces pet therapy to help stressed-out nurses
Scrubs Mag | | Media coverage
BC Children's Hospital introduces on-site pet therapy program for staff. Article references survey conducted by UBC School of Nursing professor Farinaz Havaei on how mental health has affected nurses' mental health.