First-year resident Dr. Zach Sagorin recognized for leadership in social accountability
First-year general surgery resident receives the Medical Council of Canada’s annual award.
British Columbia Sepsis Network estimated to have averted 172 deaths and saved the health-care system $50.6 million
The Network includes more than 36 hospitals and 300 members across B.C.
Dr. John Webb wins career award for contributions to cardiovascular science
UBC’s Dr. John Webb has received the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Achievement Award for his pioneering work on minimally invasive heart devices and procedures.
Local solutions for boosting COVID-19 vaccine uptake
How a UBC faculty of medicine project is working to reduce barriers to immunization in western Canada
Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development
New UBC research suggests living in areas with high exposure to greenspace can help set children up for success.
UBC expands physical therapy program in northern B.C.
Learn how the Master of Physical Therapy – North program is increasing access to care for communities across the province.
Why addressing stigma around substance use matters
Experts say we need to normalize the conversation, as we’ve done with other health conditions.
Flu season is coming and it could be ugly: what you need to know
UBC’s Dr. Michael Curry weighs in on how to reduce your risk of getting sick.
New text-message program helps ease transition to parenthood
UBC’s Dr. Patricia Janssen introduces SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text message.
Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated
Researchers analyzed outcomes of more than 10,000 community births in Washington state between 2015 and 2020.