Topics: Nursing
Reframing masculinity: Connecting men to mental health supports that work
| Announcement
Dr. John Oliffe, founder and lead researcher of the Men's Health Research Program at UBC, is working to provide science-backed mental health resources for men as well as help men build better relationships.
Celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion to improve the health of 2SLGBTQ+ youth
| Announcement
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, Executive Director of the Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre (SARAVYC) at UBC explores the question of how we can create more inclusive and supportive environments for 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
Teen marijuana poisonings have skyrocketed. How to keep your child safe
Time | | Media coverage
Associate nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed the value of trust in creating a "sense of safety" when parents speak to their children about cannabis.
From expert Registered Nurse to novice Nurse Practitioner
| Spotlight
My professional journey began in 2010, when I graduated in France with a Degree in Nursing. My first clinical placement as a student nurse was eye-opening, as I simply loved the complexity of nursing with its multi-faceted knowledge components.…
BE Brave, BE Relevant, STAY Relevant
| Spotlight
Se:ko! My name is Olivia Maracle, and my pronouns are she/her. I am a daughter, a sister, and a granddaughter. I am of the Turtle Clan and identify as Kanien'kehá:ka (People of the Flint) or Mohawk from the Bay of Quinte. My mother is…
Young and old more likely to face severe flu. Here's why doctors think it happens
CBC News | | Media coverage
UBCO nursing professor Dr. Marie Tarrant said she's concerned about the uptick in hospitalizations from flu for patients and health-care systems.
Dealing with a breakup? UBC study looks at healthy ways to cope
CityNews Everywhere | | Media coverage
A study by nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe, founder of Men's Health Research Program, explained how men can find healthy ways to recover from a partner-initiated breakup.
Applied Science staff recognized with 2022 Dean’s Awards
| Announcement
Recognizing staff members' exceptional contributions to UBC Applied Science, the 2022 Dean's Staff Awards for Excellence go to Tamara Ross, Erik Wilson, Renee Leboe, Heather Gerrits, Ellen Siu, Erin Fehr and Dr. Joanne Moszynski.
Trauma-informed design: Changing the narrative in health technology development
| Spotlight
Dr. Abdul-Fatawu Abdulai graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, from the UBC School of Nursing in Vancouver.
The stories men tell themselves after getting dumped
| Announcement
Some stories men tell themselves after a break-up are more helpful than others, suggests new research from Dr. John Oliffe, a men's health researcher from the School of Nursing in UBC Faculty of Applied Science.