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H1N1 Outcomes of First Nations In BC with Dr. Evan Adams and Dr. Shannon Waters

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 H1N1. In 2011 we presented through the UBC Learning Circle the important lessons we learned from our public health partners. At this session we would […]

“Zits, Pimples, Breakouts: What You Need to Know About Acne Vulgaris” With Dr. Wingfield Rehmus

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 in clinic and at home. Notes: Learning circle acne About the Speaker Dr. Wingfield Rehmus is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics […]

What is Heart Failure? With Barabara Hennessy and Bonnie Caitlin

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 been identified as a significant health problem in BC. The Specialized Populations Working Group has been established by the Provincial Heart Failure Committee to identify […]

What’s Bugging You?: Diagnosis and Management of Common Infestations with Dr. Rehmus

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 you About the Speaker Dr. Wingfield Rehmus is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and an Associate Member of the Department of […]

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 culturally relevant prevention and management of chronic diseases with communities around BC. Please join us and our panel of experts to discuss common barriers to […]

“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 links between nutrition and suicide, nutrition for children – setting a foundation for good mental health, nutrition and the brain, and healthy eating and recovery […]

Seabird Island Mobile Diabetes Clinic

On Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 from 10 – 11:30am, Sue Falconer from the Seabird Island Mobile Diabetes Clinic will discuss diabetes care with the UBC Learning Circle. Presentation Notes: UBC Learning Circle – Seabird Island Mobile Diabetes Clinic 2012 Resources: Food Skills for Families Training Yellow Quill Course Sandy Lake First Nation Diabetes Program BCPS […]

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) & 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 babies between one month and one year of age. For many years, Aboriginal residents have experienced significantly higher rates of both overall infant mortality and […]

Addictions: 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 will introduce participants to the three major phases of recovery and the process of relapse. Understanding that relapse begins long before going back to the […]

“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 documentary that puts a human face on a national tragedy: the murders and disappearances of an estimated 500 Aboriginal women in Canada over the past […]