Faculty of Health and Social Development

Marie Tarrant, Sheila Epp and Manuela Reekie from UBC Okanagan; Yvonne Moritz, Lisa Kraft, and Monique Powell from Okanagan College.

Nursing program at OC and UBCO recognized for innovative curriculum

By Nathan Skolski on October 1, 2019

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College has received long-term accreditation from the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP), which regulates nurse training in the province.

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Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care

Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care

By Patty Wellborn on September 20, 2019

With cancer remaining the leading cause of death in BC, the first-ever Future of Health Forum will focus on research, innovation and strides to improve outcomes for all cancer patients.

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Chimpanzee echocardiogram being performed by Aimee Drane from the International Primate Heart Project. Photo courtesy of Robert Shave.

Taking evolution to heart

By Patty Wellborn on September 16, 2019

An international research group at UBC, Harvard University, and Cardiff Metropolitan University has discovered how the human heart has adapted to support endurance physical activities.

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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.

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From left: Colin Basran, mayor of Kelowna; Gaelene Askeland, Journey Home Society; Paul Van Donkelaar, UBC Okanagan; Kerry Rempel, Okanagan College; John Graham, UBC Okanagan; Trevor Corneil, Interior Health Authority; Gordon Lovegrove, UBC Okanagan; Stephanie Lang, UBC Okanagan; Kyleen Myrah, Okanagan College.

Collaboration aims to improve services for homeless

By Bud Mortenson on July 22, 2019

Researchers at UBC Okanagan, Interior Health, Okanagan College, the Central Okanagan Journey Home Society and various human and health service sectors across the BC Interior, have received federal funding to explore ways to improve services for homeless people.

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During the international expedition to Peru, Ben Stacey a doctoral student from Cardiff, United Kingdom conducts a blood vessel function test on a local Andean resident. Researchers are trying to understand how some Andeans, who live at high altitude, develop altitude sickness.

Global research expedition begins release of 15 major studies

By Patty Wellborn on July 16, 2019

A group of international researchers went to great heights to better understand how high altitude affects both newcomers and Indigenous populations.

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Jasmin Ma is a recent doctoral graduate from the School of Health and Exercise Sciences.

Partnership key to fitness success for people with spinal cord injury

By Patty Wellborn on July 9, 2019

New co-created research at UBC’s Okanagan campus has resulted in ground-breaking increases in physical activity and fitness for those living with spinal cord injury (SCI).

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Announcing $1 million in funding for Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR) are, from left, Kelowna-Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr, UBC Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Deborah Buszard, Professor of Health and Exercise Sciences Paul van Donkelaar and Kelowna Women's Shelter Executive Director Karen Mason.

Groundbreaking UBC project studies brain injury in women abused by partners

By Chris Guenard on June 28, 2019

The Government of Canada is providing $1 million to fund a unique research collaboration studying traumatic brain injury (TBI) in women who have experienced violence and abuse at the hands of an intimate partner.

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UBC research shows that participants who listen to motivational music reported greater enjoyment from their high-intensity interval training sessions.

UBC research shows upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2019

New research coming out of UBC’s Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough. Even for people who are insufficiently active.

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Nursing Professor Kathy Rush overlooks the courtyard as nursing students mingle after their graduation at UBCO.

UBC professor examines support programs for fresh nursing graduates

By Patty Wellborn on June 20, 2019

This June, 130 students graduated from UBC Okanagan’s School of Nursing. While a new career is an exciting milestone, it can be challenging for new nurses. Statistics show high attrition rates, with many leaving the profession after just two years.

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