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Goggles or face shields not needed for most people to prevent COVID-19, experts say
Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Sabrina Wong and ophthalmology professor Dr. Kevin Gregory-Evans gave comments about catching COVID-19 through the eyes.
When relationships break down, men are at risk of mental illness
| Announcement
A new UBC study confirms that when men transition out of relationships, they are at increased risk of mental illness, including anxiety, depression and suicide.
Nursing schools come under strain as pandemic wears on
University Affairs | | Media coverage
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, director and professor at UBC's school of nursing, was quoted about the increased demand from prospective students for UBC’s nursing program and greater awareness of the expertise that’s required.
Internationally educated nurses sidelined as B.C. hospitals face staff shortages
CityNews | | Media coverage
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, director and professor at UBC's school of nursing, discussed nurse staffing issues.
Nurses are the future of health care. And we need more of them.
| Announcement
Two years ago the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. But among all that is different, I know at least two things that were true before and will remain true. The first is that nurses are the future of health care. The second is we need more of them.
COVID-19: Visitor restrictions at long-term care facilities now the wrong policy, says UBC expert
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch says B.C. shouldn’t go back to restricting visitation to long-term care facilities after the Omicron COVID-19 variant, and instead ramp up rapid testing and maintain the one-worksite rule.
B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 cases at 1,308 as officials warn exposure for most is 'inevitable'
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Sabrina Wong says rapid testing can help break the chains of transmission and protect people who are medically vulnerable.
Classes moving online January 10-23, 2022
| Announcement
From January 10 – 23, 2022, all classes will be online, unless instructors or programs indicate otherwise.
How to use rapid testing to keep you and your family safe during the 2021 holiday season
The Conversation | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Kristen Haase and medicine professor Dr. Don Sin answered questions about rapid testing research and clinical use.
SSHRC grants awarded to UBC Applied Science-led research projects
| Announcement
Four research projects led by faculty members in the UBC School of Nursing and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture have received funding through the Insight Development Grant and