Faculty of Health and Social Development

Nurturing comes easy to Dr. Gina Whitaker

Nurturing comes easy to Dr. Gina Whitaker

The UBC Okanagan Assistant Professor of Teaching aims to create strong, supportive classroom communities that will empower all students to flourish.

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Nurturing comes easy to Dr. Gina Whitaker

Nurturing comes easy to Dr. Gina Whitaker

The UBC Okanagan Assistant Professor of Teaching aims to create strong, supportive classroom communities that will empower all students to flourish.

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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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Opening event a celebration of Asian Canadian histories, contributions

Opening event a celebration of Asian Canadian histories, contributions

Asian Heritage Month to kick-off with conversation on belonging led by UBCO’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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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