UBCO research says resistance exercise may help regulate appetite in breast cancer survivors
Weight gain is as much of a concern to those fighting the disease
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UBC medical students organize cervical cancer screening event in the Okanagan
Local family physicians help to offer Pap tests for patients with limited access
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Year 4 Electives Lead
Dr. Lizanne Venter is the new Year 4 Electives Lead for the Southern Medical Program (SMP). Dr. Venter is a Kelowna-based family physician and a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Family Practice. Dr. Venter completed her medical degree and internship training with the University of Stellenbosch. For the past 15 years, Dr. Venter […]
2023 Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference
The Engineering, Management and Education building was bustling with presentations and engaging dialogue last month for the 2023 Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference (ISHC) at UBC Okanagan.
UBC researcher looks at the effect of leaving home to give birth
Lack of services means many Indigenous women in NWT face maternal evacuation
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Transition into Postgraduate Education and Practice (TIPP) Lead
Dr. Neil Long has been appointed the new Transition into Postgraduate Education and Practice (TIPP) Lead for the Southern Medical Program (SMP). Dr. Long is an emergency physician based at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) and a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Long completed his medical degree at the University of […]
2022 Year in Review
Explore what happened at UBC Okanagan in 2022
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UBCO Faculty of Medicine presents strategies for aging well
Health experts discuss how to keep your metabolic health in check
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Pushing the boundaries of spinal cord research
UBCO’s Dr. Christopher West is part of an interdisciplinary team exploring how implantable technologies can help people with spinal cord injury live longer, healthier lives.
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Diet and lifestyle education in a family practice clinic can benefit wellbeing
UBCO study shows primary health professionals can help improve habits
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