Celebrating Pride Month and Indigenous History Month 2023
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize the tragic legacy and ongoing impacts of the residential school system for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada. As we continue the work to recognize and accept the reality of Canada’s colonial history, consider joining the following activities […]
Celebrating SPPH’s Remarkable Spring Graduates
In a heartfelt celebration, the UBC School of Population and Public Health extends its warmest congratulations to this year’s spring graduates. We are immensely proud of their unwavering determination, tireless efforts, and commitment to excellence, which have made a lasting impact on their academic journey. As we reflect on their accomplishments, our admiration for their […]
Introducing New Part-Time REDI Lead at SPPH
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Clinical Professor Dr. Sue Mills as the new part-time REDI Lead at SPPH. With a strong commitment to driving positive change and passion for fostering inclusive spaces, her appointment brings valuable expertise to the School. Dr. Mills’ involvement with the REDI committee at SPPH has illuminated the […]
SPPH Welcomes New Program Director, Accreditation and Quality Improvement
We are excited to announce that Dr. Patricia Janssen has been appointed as the new Program Director, Accreditation and Quality Improvement at SPPH. Dr. Janssen is an esteemed academic with an extensive background in public health research and education. In her new role, Dr. Janssen will report to the School Director and be responsible for […]
Dr. Patricia Janssen is Revolutionizing Prenatal Education with SmartMom
Prenatal education by text message is working, UBC research shows Prenatal education isn’t what it used to be. The days of expectant parents gathering in community centres to learn breathing techniques for labour were in decline even before smartphone apps came along to put such information at people’s fingertips. Pandemic prohibitions against group gatherings accelerated […]
National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S
May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). It is a day to honour and remember the countless Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people who have experienced disproportionate violence in Canada. This day is also known as Red Dress Day, commemorated by wearing […]
New Book on AI Ethics by Anita Ho
Anita Ho, PhD, MPH, Clinical Associate Professor, has recently published a book, “Live Like Nobody is Watching: Relational Autonomy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Health Monitoring,” which has been released by Oxford University Press. This thought-provoking book dives deep into the complex socio-relational factors that surround the promotion of AI health monitoring and its […]