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Established in 1919 in Vancouver, now on the unceded territory of the Musqueam people. Awarding bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. Our award-winning researchers, practitioners and educators inspire and support nurses to promote health equity.
Our 2024 Annual Report is now available to read online. open.library.ubc.ca/media/stream...
November 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Take a look at our video on Indigenous Nurse Leaders in Canada: youtu.be/V7lNpPvQGRo?... It is part of our project, Untelling Nursing History: Centering the Voices of BIPOC Nurses, which includes an interactive website and 11 videos r/t decolonizing nursing history. @ubc-vnursing.bsky.social
Indigenous Nursing Leaders in Canada
YouTube video by Lydia Wytenbroek
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October 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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We presented 2 presentations, won the best demo award at AgeWELL conference; then presented 13 presentations at CAG. What a blast @idea.nursing.ubc.ca @ubc-vnursing.bsky.social @ubcappliedscience.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Our new study in #JDAD @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social shows that virtual team-based care can strengthen communication & family involvement in hospital-to-LTC transitions for people with dementia—but success requires inclusive policies, clear protocols & leadership support: www.mdpi.com/3042-4518/2/...
September 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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“The situation here is actually the same or worse than in the U.S. in the regulation of these health spas, and particularly these new IV spas."

Dr. Bernie Garrett (@ubc-vnursing.bsky.social) discusses regulation of the medical spa industry www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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@nurselillian.bsky.social will be joining a panel at @ubc-vnursing.bsky.social’s 57th Marion Woodward Lecture & Symposium, “The Future of Nursing in the Age of AI,” on Thursday, October 16 at the VIFF Theatre in Vancouver. Learn more & register: nursing.ubc.ca/community/ev...
The Future of Nursing in the Age of AI | UBC Nursing
57th MARION WOODWARD LECTURE The Future of Nursing in the Age of AI Dr. Charlene Chu, University of Toronto
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August 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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​Dr. Leah Lambert is helping to reshape how cancer care is delivered — making it more equitable, compassionate, responsive. Early support helped her build an equity-focused research program that’s driving change across BC and Canada. Read her story: bit.ly/4nICllP

#healthresearch #nursing #equity
September 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Our intergenerational, student-led team @ubc-vnursing.bsky.social reflected on bringing LOVOT social robots into community spaces with older adults. Read our critical reflection in Gerontology & Geriatrics Education via @tandfresearch.bsky.social:
A critical reflection of an intergenerational, student-led team bringing social robots and research to older adults in the community
Knowledge translation and exchange to promote the health and well-being of older adults requires collaborative relationships between researchers and knowledge users. Students are uniquely positione...
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June 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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New paper 🚨 We reflect on the messy realities of doing tech implementation research in long-term care settings from coast (BC) to coast (ON). With @ubc-vnursing.bsky.social & @uoftnursing.bsky.social:
Reflexive case studies on conducting technology implementation research in long-term care homes - Lillian Hung, Joey Oi Yee Wong, Haniya Bharucha, Lily Haopu Ren, Charlene Chu, 2025
Background Technological advancements offer the potential to address healthcare challenges, such as improving residents’ quality of life in long-term care homes...
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June 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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New research shows that reviving Indigenous languages may do more than preserve culture—it may also improve public health.

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How language revitalization boosts Indigenous health - UBC News
New research shows that reviving Indigenous languages may do more than preserve culture—it may also improve public health.
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June 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Stay cool, stay safe! 🌴🍦🏖️
#BeatTheHeat this summer with these tips for older adults...

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Beat the Heat: Summer Tips for Seniors
Every summer, thousands of Americans suffer from heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration. And each year, an average of 300 people in the United States dies from heat-related illnesses, according ...
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June 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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@ubc-vnursing.bsky.social PhD student Zachary Daly, whose research is on climate distress and youth, met up with OSOT Department Head @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social and Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social at UBC Health's Bridging Research and Action this morning #OT365 @agingsmart.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Help us to spread this invite of aging study to Canadian older adults #UBC @idea.nursing.ubc.ca @ubc-vnursing.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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OP ED: It's not smoking, alcohol, the sun or hair dye.

Nope, the most important risk factor for #cancer is aging, an unavoidable condition that we will all experience.

@ubc-vnursing.bsky.social‬ prof Dr. Kristen Haase discusses in @ca.theconversation.com
The leading risk factor for cancer isn’t what you think
The factor most associated with cancer is unavoidable: aging. Older adults with cancer benefit from a geriatric assessment before making treatment decisions, but this is still not routine care.
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June 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM