Results of world’s first study on new treatment for heroin addiction
A widely available licensed pain medication is as effective as pharmaceutical-grade prescription heroin for people with chronic heroin addiction.
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Job Posting: Senior Consultant, Strategic Transformation, Fraser Health Authority
An MHA alumni has forwarded along a recent posting for the Strategic Transformation Team at Fraser Health. This position is ideal for MHA alumni or upcoming graduates with related project management experience. Please review and contact Sherisse Sy if you are interested and have questions, including a referral to our alumni who can answer specific […]
Homeopathy: New labeling laws hope to separate fact from fiction
Stephen Hoption Cann, clinical associate professor in UBC’s school of population and public health, discusses why homeopathy continues to attract followers, even as it fails to satisfy scientific criteria.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual Canadians report higher rates of mental health issues
“There is growing evidence that being the target of micro-aggressions in the form of daily slurs or prejudiced comments can be psychologically damaging.” Photo: Alessandra / Flickr CC 2.0
Paul Kershaw receives Academic of the Year Award from CUFA BC
The Ehor Boyanowsky Academic of the Year Award is bestowed by the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC)
SPPH Exchange: “Ethical Dilemmas: Exploring Accountability”
All SPPH and interdisciplinary students, alumni, faculty, and affiliates are invited to attend the inaugural SPPH Exchange, taking place on March 18, 2016.
Work with incarcerated women garners Governor General’s Award
These awards are given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the goal of equality for women and girls in Canada.
Kay Teschke named one of 14 Most Influential Canadians in Cycling
Canadian Cycling magazine named her for her “influential” Cycling in Cities research project on cycling injuries, infrastructure and public health.
Poor air quality kills 5.5 million worldwide annually
“Air pollution is the fourth highest risk factor for death globally and by far the leading environmental risk factor for disease,” says Michael Brauer. Photo: (c)LaBetenoir (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
A 25-year partnership in professionalizing occupational hygiene
UBC’s MSc OEH program is Western Canada’s only graduate-level training program devoted to workplace hazards and health impacts.
Common anti-depressant linked to health risk during childbirth
UBC researchers found that use of drugs like Effexor was associated with a higher risk of excessive bleeding during delivery.
Air pollution exposure during pregnancy linked with asthma risk
Children whose mothers lived close to highways during pregnancy had a 25% increased relative risk of developing asthma before the age of five. Photo: Sommer Poquette/Flickr CC2.0
Spreading the Pharmacare research news
Steve Morgan has won the UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media for his work on pharmaceutical policy.
UBC study: Reduce hospital readmissions to lower health care costs
Readmissions cost the province millions of dollars, tie up hospital beds and prevent other patients from accessing hospital care.
Rats pose health threat to poultry and humans: UBC study
Rats can absorb disease agents from their local environment and spread them, according to a new UBC study. Photo: Jean-Jacques Boujot /Flickr