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Spotlight: Acoustic environments in long-term care facilities associated with stress in workers

Led by Dr. George Astrakianakis, the research team measured sound and stress levels of healthcare workers in long-term care facilities.

Canadian Cancer Society names obesity mapping research by Cancer Prevention Centre one of top stories of 2013

Canadian Cancer Society names obesity mapping research by Cancer Prevention Centre one of top stories of 2013

Dr. Carolyn Gotay and the Cancer Prevention Centre team updated maps showing obesity rates in the country, indicating that obesity rates have climbed in the last 11 years.

Canadian Rx atlas maps billions in savings – for now

Canadian Rx atlas maps billions in savings – for now

Dr. Steve Morgan says Canadians are currently spending less, but changes are coming.

SALOME: A controversial study explained

SALOME: A controversial study explained

The rhyme and reason behind the Study to Assess Long-term Opioid Maintenance Effectiveness (SALOME). photo credit: PHC Images

Dr. Steve Morgan appointed UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) Director

Dr. Steve Morgan appointed UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) Director

Dr. Morgan, who has served as Associate Director at CHSPR since 2008 will begin his post on January 1, 2014