Faculty of Health and Social Development

UBC Okanagan researchers awarded nearly $2.1 million through CIHR Project Grants

Two UBC Okanagan-led research projects are among 52 projects funded at UBC through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring 2024 competition. UBC Okanagan Professor Barb Pesut from the School of Nursing was awarded $1,208,701 as Principal Investigator for a research project developing supports for older persons living with serious illness to stay at home […]

UBCO study raises concerns about partner violence in queer relationships
Nurses wrestle with ethical questions on MAID

Nurses wrestle with ethical questions on MAID

UBCO study looks at nurses’ evolving perspectives on medically assisted death

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Study on architecture of the heart offers better understanding of human evolution
UBCO celebrates top academic students in the Class of 2024
New study says aging well is connected to hearing well
UBC Okanagan celebrates expansion, innovation during Nursing Week
Anti-racism starts with knowing history

Anti-racism starts with knowing history

Learning about past wrongs can help us better fight racism in the future, says UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Shirley Chau.

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“Breast is best” but often isn’t the easiest option to feed a newborn
Diabetes prevention program rolls out across Canada

Diabetes prevention program rolls out across Canada

Canadians at risk of Type 2 diabetes encouraged to take small steps toward better health

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