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UBCO researcher launches evidence-based guiding principles for partnered research

By Patty Wellborn on February 9, 2021

For many scientists, seeing their discoveries make the leap from the lab into the hands of the public can be a major challenge.

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Street homeless people learn to ‘perform’ to obtain life-sustaining resources

By Patty Wellborn on January 21, 2021

New UBC Okanagan research has identified that street homeless people must learn to ‘perform’ in particular ways through their interactions with service providers to receive the help they need.

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Reflecting on what really was the Year of the Nurse

By Patty Wellborn on December 23, 2020

Why 2020 shone the light on our nursing professionals Even before the term COVID-19 was a household name, the World Health Organization had designated 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. It was to be a year of celebration, milestones and recruitment opportunities to encourage more people to think about nursing […]

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UBCO experts offer tips to help make this Christmas worth remembering

By Patty Wellborn on December 22, 2020

2020 will go down as one holiday season that’s hard to forget While it’s true that Christmas 2020 may not go down in history as the most joyous, a team of UBC Okanagan experts suggest it doesn’t have to be a holiday season to regret. The experts’ advice includes everything from online shopping tips and […]

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Peaks and valleys lead to gold medal win for UBCO student

By Patty Wellborn on June 16, 2020

Although he climbed numerous mountains to conduct high-altitude research, UBC Okanagan’s Mike Tymko admits the peak of his academic career might have arrived in his inbox a few weeks ago.

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UBC Okanagan celebrates the class of 2020

By Patty Wellborn on June 15, 2020

UBC Okanagan’s Convocation of 2020 will go down in history as a unique event. Instead of students, parents and faculty joining together on campus, the celebrations will be held virtually.

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UBCO researcher says equity is key to global health

By Patty Wellborn on May 15, 2020

A UBC researcher says the COVID-19 outbreak provides a distinct example of how different populations are differentially affected by health issues.

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Researchers team up to support people with disabilities

By Patty Wellborn on May 7, 2020

For many people, staying active during COVID-19 isolation can be a struggle. More so for people living with disabilities, says UBC Okanagan’s Kathleen Martin Ginis.

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Can exercise boost your immune system? Yes, but in moderation

By Patty Wellborn on April 29, 2020

By now, everyone has read some guidelines on how to stay healthy while living with the COVID-19 stay-at-home policy. Tips include keeping a routine, eating well, not staying up too late and getting exercise regularly. But how much exercise? And is there such a thing as too much exercise?

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Moral challenges still exist around medical assistance in dying

By Patty Wellborn on December 5, 2019

While Canada may have legalized medical assistance in dying in 2016, the moral challenges continue for primary care workers, including nurse practitioners who can legally assess eligibility for and provide assisted death.

Posted in Faculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing | Tagged Media Releases

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