In the Media
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CBCTuition benefit for B.C. nursing students to be ended Aug. 1
For the last three years, nursing students in B.C. have automatically received a $2,000-grant for each year of their program, but it's set to expire on Aug. 1. Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc joins students and other nursing leaders in stating that ending the funding could make it harder to recruit and retain future nurses as the province continues to face health-care staffing shortages.
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Radio Canada - CBCLessons from BC's Heat Dome 5 years later
Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch discusses lessons learned from the 2021 heat dome and continuing efforts to reduce deaths during extreme heat. (Interviewed in English and translated to French.)
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UBC NewsNew national guidance targets substance-use prevention and response in Canadian schools - UBC News
A national coalition led by UBC’s Wellstream (Dr. Emily Jenkins) has released Canada’s new evidence-based standard for addressing student substance use in K–12 schools.
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Times ColonistEbola--Why this outbreak is so devastating
Even though Canada has never had a case of Ebola, we must assist in assuring that it remains contained, according to Dr. Meaghan Thumath: "The best thing we can do is to share our experts and share our resources."
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Aging, Cancer Care + Support Research Lab (ACCESS Lab)ACCESS Lab Awarded UBC Research Excellence Cluster Funding
We’re excited to share that the ACCESS Lab has been awarded funding through the University of British Columbia’s Research Excellence Clusters program for 2026–2027.
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Cloverdale ReporterNurses of Indian Heritage exhibit opens at Cloverdale museum
Museum of Surrey showcases the lives of and legacies of nurses who paved the way for others
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The ConversationB.C.’s switch to permanent DST adds to the ‘perfect storm’ for poorer adolescent sleep and mental health
The adoption of permanent DST in B.C. raises significant concerns about social jetlag and long-term health impacts, especially for young people.
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CityNews VancouverExperts slam B.C. moving to Daylight Time for good
Dr. Wendy Hall, professor emeritus, is not on board after the provincial government announced B.C. would be changing its clocks for the last time this weekend.
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CTVNewsUBC opens Gateway Health building
UBC opens Gateway Health building to house nursing program and student servicesDr. Elizabeth Saewyc attends media tour at the new health-focused academic building that will house UBC's nursing program, consolidate kinesiology departments and bring student health services together under one roof.
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CBCAnimals and robot companions can improve life with dementia
Growing research suggests that having a pet can improve mood, social engagement, stimulate the brain, and curb loneliness for people with dementia. Dr. Lillian Hung explains.