Faculty of Health and Social Development

UBC Okanagan celebrates expansion, innovation during Nursing Week

UBC Okanagan celebrates expansion, innovation during Nursing Week

Micro-credentials, Indigenous graduate education and specialty pathways established to equip next generation of caregivers

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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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UBCO expert advises government close nicotine pouch loophole
Go from the couch to a long-distance triathlon

Go from the couch to a long-distance triathlon

UBCO calling for participants to track physiological response to prolonged triathlon training program

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UBC Okanagan hosts annual Embrace Aging month
UBCO researchers study how prolonged sitting can impact children’s brains
UBCO researchers show it’s possible to step up activity, “snack” more at work
UBCO researchers spread the message that Type 2 diabetes remission is achievable