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VIU researcher using community-engaged approach to …

WEBDr. Sharon Karsten received a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar award that will support her in her work.In the midst of BC’s ongoing, toxic drug crisis, a …

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The impact of social media on body image and mental …

WEBInstagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter. Chances are, you are one of the billions of people who use at least one of these social media platforms.While the …

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VIU researcher examining pelvic health histories to help …

WEBDr. Whitney Wood received more than half a million dollars from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to pursue her study.Studies on women’s health …

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Birthing a New Perspective on Women's Health News

WEBWhitney Wood has long been interested in how women experience birth and are treated during labour. Wood will be sharing her knowledge and expertise on the …

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Vancouver Island University welcomes award-winning …

WEBDr. Michael Asmussen received a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar award to bring his research to VIU.“You need to improve your stability” is one of …

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Healthy Living in 2022 News Vancouver Island …

WEBHealthy Living in 2022. December 20, 2021 - 5:00am. Healthy living means making positive choices that enhance your well-being across all the dimensions of wellness: physical, …

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VIU Researcher Investigates Hospital Design Elements to …

WEBVIU researcher surveying Island Health employees working in Cowichan District Hospital to understand what physical architectural features make a difference in …

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VIU professor using patient-oriented approach to medical …

WEBDr. Caroline Variath received a Michael Smith Health Research BC award for her work.Vancouver Island University (VIU) Nursing Professor Dr. Caroline Variath is …

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International Women's Day Experts News Vancouver …

WEBInternational Women's Day Experts 🌎. March 4, 2024 - 7:30pm. Looking for an International Women's Day-themed story to tell? We have suggestions: Dr. Whitney …

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VIU Establishes New Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Program

WEBThe graduate certificate program is the first of its kind from an accredited university in Canada.As growing research continues to demonstrate that psychedelic …

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Indigenous Health Care Assistant Program Changing Lives

WEBThe Kw’am Kw’um Shhwuli (Strong Health, Well-being) Health Care Assistant program at VIU Cowichan combines technical training with wraparound …

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If You’re Going through Hell, Keep Talking About It

WEBHealth and Wellness services are available in Building 200 (Student Affairs) on the third floor, or by calling 250.740.6416 for counselling services or 250.740.6620 for …

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VIU and Island Health Partner on COVID Testing Location at …

WEBThe Vancouver Island University community acknowledge and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun’, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Xwkwa’luxwum First Nations on …

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VIU's Canada Research Chair Focused on "Future Proofing" Shellfish

WEBDr. Timothy Green will be CRC Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics. Climate change is one of the biggest threats to shellfish populations and …

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VIU NURSING STUDENTS’ PROJECT ADDRESSES HOMELESSNESS …

WEBFive Vancouver Island University students in their final year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program are interested in doing all they can to reduce the …

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VIU Welcomes Award-winning Researcher and Neuroscientist

WEBDr. Sandy Shultz has received a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar Award to continue his research at VIU.Improving treatment for people …

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VIU Introduces Bachelor of Kinesiology Program

WEBIn September 2020, VIU’s Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education became a Bachelor of Kinesiology (and Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Kinesiology), ushering in a new …

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VIU Counselling Team’s Mental Health and Wellness Training …

WEBCapacity to Connect developed several years ago by Counsellors to help VIU employees support students in distress. A new open education resource co …

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VIU launches collaborative psychedelic research centre

WEBThe first of its kind in Canada, the centre will bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives together for research, treatment and program development.A …

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Dr. Laura Cranmer reawakens Indigenous languages through …

WEBThe VIU Honorary Research Associate’s play urges reflection on Canada’s collective history and colonial impacts.Warning: Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian …

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