The Impact of Presenteeism in the Workplace Due to Illness or Caregiving
Health problems can drastically affect one’s ability to work productively and perform at full capacity. From the general flu, to poor mental health, to cardiovascular disease, patients are often forced to take sick leaves or even stop working entirely, which can place significant financial and social burdens on their daily lives. When patients show up […]
SPPH 410
Syllabus. By collaborating interprofessionally, each student team will identify and research a critical public health issue, and develop a detailed practical and effective intervention. Restricted to Undergraduate students.
Bridging gaps in health care access with technology and innovation
From pharmaceutical vending machines to reaching your doctor by text message, SPPH researchers are finding technological solutions to overcome barriers to health care access at home and abroad.
2nd Annual Global Health Conference 2020: Role of health care workers in a resilient and robust health workforce
This year’s Global Health Conference brought global health researchers, students, and organizations together to discuss the next steps in achieving a robust health workforce. Held on January 22 2020, this half-day event was hosted by UBC’S School of Population and Public Health and Center of International Child Health (CICH) at BC Children’s Hospital and held […]
SPHA 580B Selected Topics – Foundations in Leadership
Clinicians and managers alike should have an understanding of the unique history of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Canada as related to health, health policy, and health administration.