Health care

Rashmi Prakash, a smiling woman with long, dark hair, stands against a blurred background. She's wearing a teal blouse and light grey blazer.

November 3

Rashmi Prakash wants us to talk about menstrual health without shame

A stifling, often ignored, silence tends to surround conversations on menstrual care. Read More.

featuresLiana Raisanen

Deirdre Nunan, who is wearing glasses and a light grey blouse, stands at a wooden podium and speaks into a microphone.

October 7

Back from Gaza, Dr. Deirdre Nunan wants us to stop ignoring attacks on health-care institutions

Two weeks before Canada recognized the State of Palestine, UBC was visited by Dr. Deirdre Nunan. Read More.

featuresSpencer Izen with photos by Saumya Kamra

An illustration of a patient and a health care provider on a video call, shaking hands through the screen.

September 26

‘How can I help?’: Transforming health care in rural and Indigenous communities

Access to health care has been a long challenge in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. The Real-Time Virtual Support Network (RTVS) aims to enhance ongoing patient care and address inequities without replacing existing health services. Read More.

researchHarleen Randhawa with illustrations by Abbie Lee

Illustration of a doctor and patient with speech bubbles filled with scribbles.

May 26

A healthy understanding

For Young Joe, the most rewarding part of being a medical interpreter is the look of relief that takes over patients and doctors’ faces as soon as she enters the room. Without her, conversation is impossible. Read More.

featuresElena Massing with illustrations by Ayla Cilliers

Two scientists in lab coats examine a computer screen displaying a glowing green network of neurons. One of them points to the display.

April 2

Health care

Rashmi Prakash wants us to talk about menstrual health without shame

Back from Gaza, Dr. Deirdre Nunan wants us to stop ignoring attacks on health-care institutions

‘How can I help?’: Transforming health care in rural and Indigenous communities

A healthy understanding

‘Hiding in plain sight’: UBC researchers discover a new type of brain cell that reshapes our understanding of memory

Help BC Hear Better is advocating for better hearing health care across the province

Updates to AMS health and dental plan boosts savings with partnerships

Critical Care demystifies health care one card at a time

How donors to the UBC Body Donation Program shape medical training at UBC

'It's my choice': How a UBC student's website helps you navigate abortion options

UBC medical students call to ‘resuscitate’ emergency medicine system in crisis

Early age onset colorectal cancer is on the rise

Side effects may include: How GLP-1 agonists push the boundaries of medical treatment