Q&A Tick Talk: What you need to know about Lyme disease
Misdiagnosis and misinformation about Lyme disease can be a problem, says Dr. David Patrick.
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Risky outdoor play positively impacts children’s health: UBC study
Children who engage in risky outdoor play see greater physical and social health benefits. Photo: Flickr
EHL Annual Speed Mentoring, June 11
On behalf of the EHL, MHA students and alumni are invited to take part in their Annual Speed Mentoring event. Check out this rare opportunity to meet some of the most highly respected and accomplished senior leaders in our BC healthcare system. On Thursday, June 11th, our annual speed mentoring event will take place where […]
Job Posting: Quality Improvement Analyst, Yukon Government
Yukon Government is currently hiring two Quality Improvement Analyst positions, one working on a chronic disease management project, and another working on a mental wellness (mental health and addictions). Both projects will focus on system improvement work in their respective areas rather than direct service delivery to clients/patients. Both are term positions ending March 31st, 2017, […]
Faculty of Medicine confers Distinguished Achievement Awards
Faculty members Michael Marin, Jennifer Gardy and Craig Mitton were honoured for their distinguished achievements.
How do young people respond to internet health messages?
Dr. Chris Richardson describes how online health messages can be more effective when communicating with young people.
PhD candidate wins 2015 Student-to-CAIS Award Winning Paper
Devon Greyson won for her paper titled “Information Practices Evolving Over Time: Cases from the Young Parent Study”.
Two major gifts aim to grow ranks of aboriginal health providers
Nadine Caron, co-director of the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and an associate professor in UBC’s Northern Medical program, said these gifts will help support the Centre’s mission.