EVENTS CALENDAR
july
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A PARTNERSHIP IN RESEARCH PRESENTATION Co-sponsored by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, and VOICE Campus Health Project, University of British Columbia Okanagan PRESENTERS: Tyler Kopp, BA Psychology, UBC Okanagan Angela Foster,
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A PARTNERSHIP IN RESEARCH PRESENTATION
Co-sponsored by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention,
and VOICE Campus Health Project, University of British Columbia Okanagan
PRESENTERS:
Tyler Kopp, BA Psychology, UBC Okanagan
Angela Foster, BScN student, UBC Okanagan
Kyle Potter, BSc Honors Psychology student, UBC Okanagan
Casey Hamilton, RD, MSc, Campus Health Specialist, UBC Okanagan
ABSTRACT: Campus Health VOICE research indicates that students want alternative ways to increase their physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour. In collaboration with the UBC Okanagan library, a treadmill desk and bicycle were installed for library users. A description of the implementation and evaluation of the active study project will be provided, as well as plans for expanding access to active study stations on campus.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Everyone is welcome
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Please REGISTER at http://activestudystationsubco.eventbrite.ca
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST
Location
Fipke Centre
3247 University Way
june
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A PARTNERSHIP IN RESEARCH PRESENTATION Co-sponsored by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, and Men's Health Research, University of British Columbia PRESENTERS: Dr. John Oliffe, Professor School of Nursing, UBC Vancouver Mr. Art Post,
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A PARTNERSHIP IN RESEARCH PRESENTATION
Co-sponsored by
the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention,
and Men’s Health Research, University of British Columbia
PRESENTERS:
Dr. John Oliffe, Professor
School of Nursing, UBC Vancouver
Mr. Art Post, President
Okanagan Men’s Shed
Dr. Nelly Oelke, Assistant Professor
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan
ABSTRACT: The panel will discuss new developments in the growth of men’s sheds in BC, and their potential to promote men’s health.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Everyone is welcome
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Please REGISTER at http://menshed3.eventbrite.ca
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST
Location
Reichwald Health Sciences Centre
1088 Discovery Avenue
Organizer
Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention & Men's Health Research, UBC250-807-8072 UBC Okanagan
16junalldayGet Ready ... Get Safe ... Go!
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A symposium for supporting safe and active recreation for Okanagan families living with autism Plan to attend this day with speakers and discussion on topics of physical activity, recreation, and safety
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A symposium for supporting safe and active recreation for Okanagan families living with autism
Plan to attend this day with speakers and discussion on topics of physical activity, recreation, and safety for families who have children or youth living with autism. Parents, caregivers, service providers, professionals, researchers and students are welcome.
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Anita Bundy, Professor, Occupational Therapy; Colorado State University
Dr. Sandra Hodgetts, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy; University of Alberta
Dr. Jean-Paul Collet, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics; UBC
Mojgan Gitimoghaddam, PhD(c), Department of Pediatrics; UBC
Dr. Stephanie Jull, VP Programs and Training, Canucks Autism Network
Dr. Lise Olsen, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, UBC Okanagan
Dr. Ali McManus, Associate Professor, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, UBC Okanagan
Plus – panel presenters with local parents and service providers
FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC – Attend in person
Please REGISTER at GetReadyGetSafeGo
Time
All Day (Saturday) PST
Location
UBC Okanagan
3247 University Way
may
08may10:00 am11:00 amA brave new worldA Research to Practice Seminar
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A brave new world: Nurses' experiences with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) PRESENTERS: Barb Pesut, RN, PhD Canada Research Chair, Health Ethics and Diversity; Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development,
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A brave new world: Nurses’ experiences with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
PRESENTERS:
Barb Pesut, RN, PhD
Canada Research Chair, Health Ethics and Diversity;
Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia
Adam Fulton, RN, MScN student
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia
Madeleine Greig, RN, MScN student
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia
ABSTRACT: Nurses’ experiences with MAiD will be discussed along with the ethical issues nurses encounter in their practice
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Everyone is welcome
Join in person or via webinar
Registration is required
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Reichwald Health Sciences Centre
1088 Discovery Avenue
Organizer
North Okanagan Hospice Society
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A PARTNERSHIP IN RESEARCH PRESENTATION Co-sponsored by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, and Population Health & Research, Interior Health Public health responses to the overdose emergency PRESENTERS: Dr. Bernie Pauly, Professor,
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A PARTNERSHIP IN RESEARCH PRESENTATION
Co-sponsored by
the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention,
and Population Health & Research, Interior Health
Public health responses to the overdose emergency
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Bernie Pauly, Professor, School of Nursing;
Scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, University of Victoria
Dr. Trevor Corneil, VP Population Health and Chief Medical Health Officer, Interior Health
ABSTRACT: Two years after BC declared a public health emergency, our speakers will reflect on the current state of drug overdoses and deaths in the Interior region, and the potential for community involvement and public health actions as part of overdose responses.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Everyone is welcome
Join in person or via webinar
Registration is required
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Reichwald Health Sciences Centre
1088 Discovery Avenue
Organizer
Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention250-807-8072 UBC Okanagan