17 Jul 2017
Teen Drinking Down - but not so much for LGB Youth
Dr Elizabeth Saewyc and the SARAVYC team have released a new paper that discusses the drinking trends of BC teenagers.
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29 Jun 2017
Wendy Hall Has Advice for Weary Parents
New paper on infant sleep problems makes headlines.
09 May 2017
Still Here seeks female participants
Still Here is a photo project featuring lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals affected by suicide. LGBTQ people are four times more likely than heterosexuals and cisgendered people to attempt suicide and suffer from depression. Yet no LGBTQ-specific suicide resources exist in Canada.
07 Mar 2017
Sally Thorne Receives Two More Honours
Never one to rest on her laurels, Sally has received a couple of fantastic honours already this year.
28 Feb 2017
Elizabeth Saewyc Accepts Directorship
The end of term for Dr Suzanne Campbell approaches all too soon, but after a brief and fruitful search, the advisory committee has unanimously supported, and the Provost has approved, the appointment of Dr Elizabeth Saewyc as the incoming Director of the School of Nursing.
20 Feb 2017
Distinguished University Scholar - Annette Browne
Congratulations to Dr Annette Browne, recently named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar.
13 Jan 2017
Two Nursing teams receive MSF Award
Two Nursing research teams have been named among Michael Smith Foundation's 2017 Convening & Collaborating Awards. Congratulations to teams lead by:
09 Jan 2017
Men's Health Launches Interactive Website
Interactive website provides support to men with prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men. Globally it’s estimated that one in every seven men will be diagnosed.
09 Jan 2017
Elaine Carty - Member, Order of Canada
Elaine Carty, Professer Emerita, has been named a Member of the Order of Canada "For her contributions to advancing women’s health care options, particularly for her instrumental role in establishing professional midwifery care in British Columbia." She will attend a ceremony at Rideau Hall at a later date to accept her insignia. We congratula
03 Jan 2017
Cathryn Jackson receives E K McCann Award
UBC Senior Lecturer, Cathryn Jackson, is the 2017-18 recipient of the Elizabeth Kenny McCann Scholar Award. The two-year award of $30,000 allows the holder to support and enhance teaching/learning pedagogy and scholarship in the UBC School of Nursing.
