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Gender differences play key role in supporting healthy diets for seniors: UBC research
Strategies to support healthier diets among seniors need to take into account differences between elderly men and women, according to… Read More
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Dr. Rachel Murphy joins SPPH and the Centre of Excellence in Cancer Prevention
Obesity and cancer research in BC will advance with the addition of a new researcher to the Centre of Excellence… Read More
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Q&A Tick Talk: What you need to know about Lyme disease
Misdiagnosis and misinformation about Lyme disease can be a problem, says Dr. David Patrick. Credit: Jim Gathany Flickr Read More
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Risky outdoor play positively impacts children’s health: UBC study
Children who engage in risky outdoor play see greater physical and social health benefits. Photo: Flickr Read More
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Job Posting: Quality Improvement Analyst, Yukon Government
Yukon Government is currently hiring two Quality Improvement Analyst positions, one working on a chronic disease management project, and another… Read More
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Faculty of Medicine confers Distinguished Achievement Awards
Faculty members Michael Marin, Jennifer Gardy and Craig Mitton were honoured for their distinguished achievements. Read More
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How do young people respond to internet health messages?
Dr. Chris Richardson describes how online health messages can be more effective when communicating with young people. Read More
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Two major gifts aim to grow ranks of aboriginal health providers
Nadine Caron, co-director of the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and an associate professor in UBC’s Northern Medical program,… Read More
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Study: Excess mortality associated with second hip fracture
The study examined more than 42,000 hospitalization records of patients 60 years and older, who had been discharged after admission… Read More
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Dr. Jane Buxton wins CPHA’s Ron Draper Health Promotion Award
Dr. Buxton was formally presented with the Award at the CPHA conference in Vancouver on May 25, 2015. Read More
