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Study examines the benefits of virtual stroke rehabilitation programs

Study examines the benefits of virtual stroke rehabilitation programs

By Patty Wellborn on September 2, 2020

While virtual medical and rehabilitation appointments seemed novel when COVID-19 first appeared, they now seem to be part of the new norm and might be paving the way to the future.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Faculty of Medicine, Research, Southern Medical Program

Vernon’s Josh Dueck is one of many people who have given the physical activity guidelines a test drive. Photo by: OI Canada

UBCO professor simplifies exercise advice for spinal cord injury

By Patty Wellborn on March 2, 2020

A team of researchers has developed an online platform of tried and true resources to help people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) lead a more active life.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Faculty of Medicine, Research

Currently there are more than 1,600 active research projects underway at UBCO.

From heart evolution to greenhouse gas

By Christine Zeindler on December 20, 2019

UBCO researchers are challenging established assumptions, innovating solutions and creating new knowledge that will have broad impacts on our society. Here are some of the accomplishments reached in 2019.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Medicine, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Research, School of Engineering, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, School of Nursing, Southern Medical Program

Rob Shaw, doctoral student in UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Health and Social Development.

UBC doctoral student wins gold

By Christine Zeindler on September 9, 2019

UBC's Rob Shaw served up victory for Canada at the recent Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Southern Medical Program

Students at JL Crowe Secondary in Trail listen to each other’s heartbeat with portable ultrasound devices during the 2017 roadshow.

UBC team goes on the road to discuss career options

By Patty Wellborn on May 3, 2018

The Healthcare Travelling Roadshow brings a multidisciplinary group of healthcare students and graduates from a number of provincial post-secondary institutions to showcase career opportunities to rural high school students.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Medicine, Southern Medical Program

UBC leads community partnership investigating physical activity of kids with disabilities

UBC leads community partnership investigating physical activity of kids with disabilities

By Christine Zeindler on April 26, 2018

About four per cent of Canadian children are living with a disability and their level of physical activity has been unknown, until now.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Medicine, Southern Medical Program

UBC Okanagan students Eamon Riordan-Short and Sharon Hanna scan in materials at the Peachland Museum in spring 2017.

UBC Okanagan Library leads project to bring local history to life

By Patty Wellborn on February 8, 2018

A new online resource has brought the faces and names of the Okanagan’s colourful and vibrant history into the 21st century.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Medicine, Learning, UBC Library

Carole Robinson

UBC professor tests software to help cancer patients have the 'tough conversations'

By Patty Wellborn on December 12, 2017

A UBC study investigating how cancer patients might use an advance care planning software created for seniors has shown promising results and led to improvements in the program.

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

Drs. Michael Humer and Barbara Campling are part of a thoracic oncology team that treats cancer patients via telemedicine.

Telemedicine improves patient care across vast distances

By Patty Wellborn on August 10, 2017

New UBC research shows that telemedicine dramatically improves access to quality medical care in small and rural BC communities—while saving time, money and travel risk for patients.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Medicine, Health, Southern Medical Program

First-year UBC medical student Stephanie Schindler (middle) leads hands-on activity for students at LV Rogers Secondary in Nelson as part of the Healthcare Travelling Roadshow.

Students hit the road to recruit future healthcare professionals

By Patty Wellborn on May 18, 2017

A diverse group of university students from across BC and Canada recently spent a week in rural BC to inspire high school students to pursue future careers in healthcare.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Medicine, Southern Medical Program

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