Public Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
SPPH faculty Michael Brauer is one of the panelists for a two-part virtual discussion focused on the public health impacts of wildfire smoke. The first part premiered on February 22nd and the second part premieres on March 8th. Recognizing how critical public health is to the wildfire conversation, the program is hosted by the World […]
Black History Month 2023
Learning Black people’s history, celebrating Black excellence, and amplifying Black voices are essential to practicing meaningful allyship and are necessary steps in working towards health equity. As leaders and contributors in public health, there are endless opportunities to foster cultural awareness, highlight marginalized voices, and honour the impact that Black people have made and continue to make in Canada and in their communities. Black […]
SPPH at the 2022 Faculty of Medicine Awards Reception
On January 16, 2023, the Faculty of Medicine honoured department members at at their annual Awards Reception hosted by the Dean. Joined by SPPH director and members, the reception celebrated the outstanding faculty and staff who continue to dedicate themselves in transforming health for everyone through innovative research, teaching excellence, and service to the University. […]
Early Bird Tickets: CHSPR Annual Health Policy Conference
Mark your calendars! The early bird registration deadline is approaching on Feb 10th for the 35th Annual UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) Health Policy Conference – Value Judgements: Focusing on Patients’ Health and Health Care Outcomes. CHSPR’s long-standing conference promotes discussion between policy-makers, academics, providers, patients and national organizations on timely […]