Congratulations to SPPH’s newest Public Scholars
Congratulations to SPPH’s newest Public Scholars, Celestin Hategekimana and Emily Rugel!
SPPH could be the “critical department” for transformational change
Faculty of Medicine Dean Dermot Kelleher has said the School of Population and Public Health could be the critical department in terms of transformational change.
One in three B.C. children start kindergarten vulnerable
In B.C., approximately 14,000 kindergarten students start school vulnerable in at least one area that is critical to their healthy development, according to a new UBC report. Written by UBC PR
Faculty members receive James M. Robinson Memorial and George Elliot Awards
Two School of Population and Public Health faculty have been awarded the James M. Robinson Memorial Award and the George Elliot Awards.
The real public health science behind the zombie apocalypse
Hordes of flesh-eating zombies haven’t yet made the leap from the horror-movie screen to downtown city streets, but that hasn’t stopped two professors from SPPH from sharing tips on how to handle an invasion of the living dead.
Kids bounce back quickly: Researchers find most childhood injuries don’t impact quality of life in the long term
Researchers have reassuring news for parents and caregivers: within four months of an injury, most children have recuperated and enjoy the same quality of life they did before they got hurt. Written by BC Children’s Hospital
Online modules target students for cancer prevention
New resources are targeting UBC students for cancer prevention, providing advice and tips about lifestyle choices that could help prevent cancer. Photo credit: Melissa Ashman/Centre of Excellence in Cancer Prevention
Time to explore other measures to close mental health gap – research
Research by SPPH alumnus and faculty has concluded that the impact of physician incentives on mental health care has been “modest”, and it is time to explore other approaches. Credit: iStock
Faculty and staff recognized with Faculty of Medicine awards
SPPH faculty and staff were recognized at the Faculty of Medicine awards reception, receiving an Applegarth Staff Service Award and three Distinguished Achievement Awards.