2011/2012

“Zits, Pimples, Breakouts: What You Need to Know About Acne Vulgaris”

“Zits, Pimples, Breakouts: What You Need to Know About Acne Vulgaris”

This videoconference will cover the factors which lead to the development of acne, the different types of acne, the impact of acne on typical teenagers, and management of acne both ...

H1N1 Outcomes of First Nations In BC

H1N1 Outcomes of First Nations In BC

On Thursday, April 26th, 2012, Dr. Evan Adams and Dr. Shannon Waters will discuss updates and outcomes of H1N1 in First Nations in British Columbia. “We learned a lot from ...

What is Heart Failure?

What is Heart Failure?

On Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, Barabara Hennessy and Bonnie Caitlin will lead a workshop and discussion entitled “What is Hear Failure?” with the UBC Learning Circle. Heart Failure (HF) has ...

What’s Bugging You?: Diagnosis and Management of Common Infestations

What’s Bugging You?: Diagnosis and Management of Common Infestations

In this session, Dr. Rehmus will discuss commonly seen infestations:  Scabies, lice and bedbugs.  The workshop and discussion will focus on diagnosis, treatment, and social implications of these condition. Presentation Notes: What’s bugging ...

Intercultural Online Health Network (iCON)

Intercultural Online Health Network (iCON)

Session Description: The interCultural Online Health Network (iCON) is a project based out of the University of British Columbia’s eHealth Strategy Office which uses technology as a basis to share ...

“Nutrition and Your Mental Health” with Rebecca Sovdi

“Nutrition and Your Mental Health” with Rebecca Sovdi

Nutrition and Your Mental Health – in this 45 minute presentation, Rebecca will briefly discuss healthy eating practices and how they can influence, improve or decrease your mental health, possible ...

“Finding Dawn” with Jessica Wood

“Finding Dawn” with Jessica Wood

On Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, Jessica Wood joins the UBC Learning Circle to discuss the documentary and issues addressed in “Finding Dawn”. “Acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh presents a compelling ...

SIDS and Safe Sleep through an Aboriginal Lens

SIDS and Safe Sleep through an Aboriginal Lens

Sudden infant death is the sudden unexplained death of an infant under one year of age in circumstances related to sleep.  It is the most common cause of death for ...

“Addiction: The Phases of Recovery and Relapse: Part 2″ with Gil Lerat

“Addiction: The Phases of Recovery and Relapse: Part 2″ with Gil Lerat

On Thursday, February 16th, 2012, Gil Lerat returns to the UBC Learning Circle to lead the second part of a workshop around the process of recovery and relapse. This presentation ...

Addictions Talking Circle with Elder Gerry Oleman

Addictions Talking Circle with Elder Gerry Oleman

On Wednesday, January 25th, Gerry Oleman will lead a talking circle around addictions with the UBC Learning Circle. About the Speaker Saahiilthit (Gerry) Oleman has worked with the Indian Residential ...

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