Topics: Nursing
B.C. government review into providing ACs during heat wave still incomplete — 3 months past its deadline
CBC | | Media coverage
The B.C. government has missed the deadline for its review into the possibility of providing air conditioners during heat waves as recommended by a coroners' death review panel last year.
B.C.’s universal contraception coverage inspires call for funded birth control across Canada
Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Nursing assistant professor Meaghan Thumath discussed the importance of BC's universal contraception coverage.
Daylight saving time 2023: Here’s when you should set your clocks forward - National | Globalnews.ca
Global News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall was quoted about how Daylight Saving Time affects us.
National teen survey shows static drug-use rates amid increased risks
Filter | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed harm reduction in drug education for youth.
Why the antidote to heartbreak may lie in the power of stories
Inverse | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe discussed his study which looked at how men process breakups and what leads them to seek help for any negative emotional consequences.
Re-funding the police? No plan for Vancouver to hire 100 mental health nurses to pair with cops
CTV News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins commented on the limitations of Car87/88 program.
Domperidone: How the drug works and why it’s being prescribed for breastfeeding
Global News | | Media coverage
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.
Canadian network on aging and cancer
CKNW Jill Bennett Show | | Media coverage
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.
CIHR funds UBC Applied Science research on climate resilience, more effective vaccines
| Announcement
Nine projects led by UBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers are being awarded more than $3.6 million through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grants: Fall 2022 competition.
Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
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.