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Hospitalization rates double for older male motorcyclists
This increase translated to a 61 per cent increase in hospitalization costs, causing a growing burden on the health care… Read More >
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Breast cancer prevention clinic has helped more than 1000 women reduce their risk
The clinic is open to all women who are at increased risk, or are worried about their risk, of breast… Read More >
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Walkable neighbourhoods more desirable, produce better health outcomes
Nearly ⅔ of City of Vancouver residents and 40% of residents living in Metro Vancouver want to live in a… Read More >
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Dr. Mike Rekart: My year in Swaziland
Clinical Professor, Dr Michael Rekart, recounts his time serving at the Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic in Matsapha,… Read More >
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KS Joseph receives Greg Alexander Award for Advancing Knowledge
The award is presented by the Coalition for Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology. Read More >
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Green neighbourhoods lead to higher birth weights: study
Living in areas with lots of green space can lead to better birth outcomes, according to new research from UBC… Read More >
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Dr. Nick Bansback receives CIHR New Investigator Award
This will enable him to continue his research on the improvement of patient outcomes through the use of decision tools. Read More >
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Transforming the playground
PLAYbook will enhance cognitive development by giving children an environment where they can use natural elements. Photo: Susan Herrington Read More >
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Wildfires are dangerous, and so is wildfire smoke
Wildfires also pose an indirect and underappreciated threat to health via their smoke. Photocredit: ©Gute Freeimages.com Read More >
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CfEIH presents at National Gathering of Graduate Students
Jennifer Mackie, Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health, presented “How Do You Measure the Loss of a Lake: Assessing Community… Read More >

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