Topics: Nursing
Health Canada approves Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5-11
Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Marie Tarrant says vaccinating school-aged children could go a long way to controlling the spread of COVID-19.
Movember works with UBC researcher to help men build better relationships
CityNews | | Media coverage
Media highlighted the Men Building Better Relationships program, which is based on a study led by Dr. John Oliffe, a nursing professor with UBC's Men's Health Research program.
Climate and health are interrelated — it might not be so obvious how
| Announcement
It may not be obvious how health and climate change are interrelated. Below, UBC nursing lecturer Raluca Radu answers a series of questions to help fill the gaps in our knowledge of the health impacts of forest fires in British Columbia.…
Naturopath who gave vitamin IVs to mental health patient without doctors' knowledge faces renewed probe
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Bernie Garrett gave comments about IV vitamin infusion and the risks associated with it.
Making the most of a global pandemic
| Spotlight
I entered nursing as a third career. I started my studies in Music and Education and trained as a high school music, biology, and outdoor education teacher. I quickly found my stride with an at-risk youth population in alternative learning…
Adjusting to the end of daylight savings time
CTV Morning Live | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall spoke about the health effects of the end of daylight savings time.
‘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.