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Kids more active, less depressed when playgrounds include natural elements
Children became much more engaged in play and, in positive ways, with each other after natural elements introduced to play spaces. Photo: Flickr
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.
Ready to be a leader in health care?
Review our slide presentation about the MHA experience and steps to apply.
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
Access to home births and midwifery addressed at European Court of Human Rights
Dr. Patricia Janssen testified as an expert witness on the topic of women’s access to regulated midwifery and home birth in Europe
Advance Care Planning – Project Management Opportunity
Advance Care Planning Project Management Opportunity, St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Courtenay-Comox, BC
External Postings for MHA students and alumni
Consultant, Clinical Program Development – Older Adult/Frail Elderly Health Competition Number: 120682 Open until filled. An exciting opportunity awaits you, as Consultant, Clinical Program Development for Older Adult/Frail Elderly Health as well as Health Service Areas/community based key areas of focus supporting quality and process improvements based at Central City, Surrey, BC with some travels […]
Healthy relationships key to child well-being: UBC study
“Making homes, schools and community settings places of belonging and caring is important for children’s thriving.” Photo credit: Flickr
Bonding through bars: New guidelines for mother-child prison units put interests of child first
A core theme that emerged from Martin’s 2013 Peter Wall Roundtable, Bonding Through Bars, was the need to put the best interests of the child first.
Opioid overdoses linked to higher prescription rates in B.C.
The findings point to the need to change prescribing practices and monitor total sales of drugs like fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, and hydromorphone.
Dr. Murphy joins the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer’s advisory group
Dr. Murphy was selected after a robust pan-Canadian competition. The Partnership implements Canada’s cancer control strategy.
Canadian Health Policy – SPHA 510
Understanding the way the Canadian healthcare system has evolved and how its currently structured broadens your understanding of policy dilemmas we face.
Dr. Michael Brauer recognized for his contributions to human exposure assessment
Dr. Brauer won the Jerome J. Wesolowski Award from the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES).
Quality of Care – SPHA 557
Quality and safety in patient care requires managers and clinicians who are equipped to lead organizational efforts.
Ethics and Ethical Decision Making – SPHA 563
Educating thoughtful and responsible leaders includes developing an awareness and ability to respond to ethical issues.
Government and Policy – SPHA 511
Modern managers need to understand the government-business relationship in order to help their organizations anticipate and react to government interventions.
Epidemiology – SPHA 551
It is important for health care administrators to develop a deep understanding of epidemiology to focus on delivering services to populations rather than individuals.
Health Care Law – SPHA 562
Health care professionals and administrators alike benefit from an understanding of the Canadian legal system as it relates to clinical practice and policy making.
Social Determinants of Health – SPHA 556
Social determinants of health considers why health differences matter on ethical and practical grounds, and how can we act to effectively intervene on these differences.
Accounting – SPHA 502
A basic understanding of balance sheets and budgets are a must for managers to fully consider the impacts of their decisions.
Basic Finance – SPHA 501
To be effective, health care managers must have the financial literacy to make well-informed and thorough decisions.
Leadership – SPHA 564
Leadership requires having an appreciation and greater understanding of different leadership styles, tools and approaches to be successful in today’s complex health care environment.
Alumni Profile: Nathan O’Hara
Many of the courses in the MHA program provided foundational skills that increased my effectiveness as the coordinator of this program.
Statistics – SPHA 554 and SPHA 555
Statistics is the subject that allows us to explore any topic with a quantitative glee, and health care is no exception.
Organizational Behaviour – SPHA 521
It is people, not organizations that care for patients, find opportunities for improvements, and make critical decisions.
Health Information Systems – SPHA 544
More and more healthcare organizations are relying on the expertise of individuals trained in health informatics
Health Economics – SPHA 532
Economics is about the use of scarce resources in an efficient and equitable way.
HR Management – SPHA 522
The capacity to implement health care services relies on people working together for patients, making human resources strategies a key management concept.
Operations and Logistics – SPHA 542
Operations management considers how systems work and how we can make them better.
Health Care Priority Setting – SPHA 533
Being a leader requires knowing how to apply specific tools, criteria and strategies to set priorities and make decisions about needs, problems and goals.
Program Planning and Evaluation – SPHA 553
Using the proper tools for program planning and evaluation leads to better decisions that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health care services, and ultimately better outcomes for patients.
Economic Evaluation – SPHA 531
Economic evaluation of health interventions provides a powerful tool to address questions on cost effectiveness.
Alumni Profile: Andrew Wray
Andrew is particularly interested in the ongoing development of learning opportunities for quality improvement, mechanisms of innovation, the use of data for improvement and public accountability of the health care system.
Alumni Profile: Dr. Paul Johar
Paul wishes to continually improve his abilities to work collaboratively with the numerous players that comprise the increasingly complex Canadian healthcare system.
Home births save money, are safe, UBC study finds
Planned home births saved an average $2,338 compared to a planned hospital birth with a midwife.