Topics: Nursing
B.C. Election: NDP promises to connect more British Columbians to a family doctor by 2026
The Province | | Media coverage
Nursing Professor Dr. Sabrina Wong commented on healthcare service delivery in BC.
UBC Vancouver School of Nursing doubles nurse practitioner program, becomes largest in Canada
| Announcement
UBC School of Nursing admitted 60 nurses to its Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner degree program this September. Nurse practitioners fill an urgent need for more primary care providers across the province.
Gender-diverse youth in BC have made strides in accessing community support, but face higher rates of discrimination
The Globe and Mail (Subscription) | | Media coverage
Research led by nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc compares data from the 2018 and 2023 BC Adolescent Health Surveys.
Gender-diverse youth feeling more welcome at home, less welcome in public
| Announcement
A new report from nursing researchers at UBC and the McCreary Centre Society compares data from the 2018 and 2023 BC Adolescent Health Surveys.
Announcing the 2024 recipients of the Michael Smith Health Research BC awards
| Announcement
School of Nursing Drs. Drew Clark, Rubee Dev, Leah Lambert and Scott Ramsay received new funding from Michael Smith Health Research BC for their research to break down barriers and address oversights and inequities in health care.
Most teens didn't use a condom the last time they had sex. That worries health officials
CBC News | | Media coverage
Nursing Professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on a recent World Health Organization report which showed declining use of condoms among teens.
Revealing the risks of alternative medicine
Scientia | | Media coverage
Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Bernie Garrett discussed the risks associated with alternative medicines.
How academic institutions can build diversity in health care research
| Announcement
Dr. Sabrina Wong, Associate Director of Research at UBC’s School of Nursing, discusses the challenges that women face in academia, and suggests strategies for institutions to create more equitable representation in primary care research.
BC reverses course on changes to school tube-feeding program after backlash from family
CTV News Vancouver | | Media coverage
School of Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Scott Ramsey explained that some children require tube feeding for various reasons.
What is 'phone pinky'? Breaking down the internet myth
CBC News | | Media coverage
School of Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Bernie Garrett commented on the “phone pinky” internet myth.