Faculty of Health and Social Development

“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
Learning Opportunity: Restorative Approach Micro-Credential Course

Learning Opportunity: Restorative Approach Micro-Credential Course

Foundations for a Restorative Approach: Health Care Harm and Wellbeing, a new UBC Okanagan micro-credential course answers the urgent call from health care leaders across BC to shift towards a more holistic and healing approach to address health care harm and promote wellbeing in our health care system. “A Restorative Approach is respectful and relational […]

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UBCO researchers study how prolonged sitting can impact children’s brains
Compassion is the cornerstone of nursing

Compassion is the cornerstone of nursing

From collecting donations to holding a foot care education night for unhoused women, UBC Okanagan’s nursing students connect with the community.

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Discussing what comes after a crisis

Discussing what comes after a crisis

UBCO expert provides tips on recovering from the trauma of wildfires

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