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‘Social jetlag’: How daylight saving time can impact our health
Global News | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall spoke about the impact of daylight saving time on our health.
Achieving my dream, and helping patients along the way
| Spotlight
Since I was 18 years old, it was my dream to become an NP— and I was passionate about the course. After working as an emergency department nurse across Canada for eight years, I took the leap to begin my master’s training at UBC. Half way through my…
Inside the mental health crisis facing college and university students
The Walrus | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins says about 70 per cent of mental disorders first arise in adolescence and young adulthood, which coincides with students’ arrival on campus and often their departure from home.
UBCO study finds vapers trying to quit due to early adverse health effects
Global News | | Media coverage
A new study led by Dr. Laura Struik, a professor at UBCO’s school of nursing, found that most young people trying to quit vaping are doing so because of early adverse health effects.
Brian Sinclair, Joyce Echaquan died years apart in hospitals. Only one of their inquests points to change
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Annette Browne in the faculty of applied science co-authored an opinion piece on racism and prejudice that contributed to the death of Joyce Echaquan. She wrote there is no way for us to achieve equitable health outcomes…
UBC Nursing and Engineering collaborate to help long-term care residents stay connected
| Announcement
UBC Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Lillian Hung and her patient partner co-lead Jim Mann at UBC IDEALab and the Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (CHEOS) have introduced their newest device for keeping residents of long-term care…
Dementia and wandering: Finding a way forward
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
"We know we will see more and more deaths." Experts say an aging population and rising rates of dementia may lead to more cases of missing seniors. Dr. Lillian Hung, a professor in UBC's school of nursing, discussed how it's…
UBC Applied Science-affiliated projects receive knowledge translation support from Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
| Announcement
Health projects involving UBC Applied Science researchers have received funding through two programs administered by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR): the Convening & Collaborating (C2) Program and the Reach Program.
Research: Increased food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic linked to worse mental health
Times of Oman | | Media coverage
Dr. Jennifer Black, a professor in food, nutrition and health in UBC’s faculty of land and food systems, and Dr. Corey McAuliffe, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC's school of nursing in the faculty of applied science, spoke about their recent paper…
BC nursing schools continue to enroll keen students despite pandemic challenges
News 1130 | | Media coverage
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, a professor and director of UBC’s nursing school, discussed how despite the nursing shortage they have seen the number of applications to nursing school increase. She says “the pandemic has been a motivating factor for…