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Global NewsWomen’s Health: Migrant youth sexual health gaps (video)
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc chats with Global News host Jennifer Palma about sexual health gaps for young migrant youth.
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The Hill TimesWhen women’s mental health is ignored, the health system suffers
Dr. Angela Russolillo's OpEd in The Hill Times discusses the disproportionately high rates of stress, burnout and related mental health issues that women in healthcare experience. [IP access: UBC]
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The TyeeCanada’s Sex Ed Is Leaving Immigrant Teens Behind
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc discusses how teens’ contraceptive use has dropped, with the largest decrease reported by newcomers, according to a new study.
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Health Research BCLeah Lambert - Investing in People Who Drive Change
Dr. Leah Lambert is featured in this article for her CIHR IMPACT Post-doctoral fellowship and she currently holds a 2024-2029 MSHRBC Scholar Award (co-funded with BC Cancer Foundation partner), which is key to accelerating her current practice-close research program: https://healthresearchbc.ca/award_researcher/leah-lambert/
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CBCStudy finds thousands of Canadian men wait a week before reporting health issues
Study co-author Dr. John Oliffe, the Canada Research Chair in men’s health promotion, says that many men feel like they don't feel heard and that they're over-burdening the health-care system.
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Office of Global EngagementImproving women’s cardiovascular health outcomes in Nepal—and globally
Dr. Rubee Dev is leveraging seed funding to drive research in this under-studied disease, the No. 1 killer of women worldwide.
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@VCHResearchFostering connection in long-term care with the help of social robots
This VCHRI researcher deep-dive explains how Dr. Lillian Hung became interested in "uncovering how social robots like LOVOTs can offer not just companionship but real, tangible emotional support.”
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The Globe and MailTiny robots, big questions – can tech help older adults with simple tasks?
Dr. Lillian Hung discusses the potential of “tiny” robots to assist long-term care residents and older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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The TyeeAlberta’s War on Kids and Classrooms
Dr. Trevor Goodyear's Op Ed in The Tyee scrutinizes new Alberta policies.