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Canada’s new special access program opens the door for …

WebTheraPsil is a Canadian non-profit organization that provides “psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to treat end-of-life distress.”. The work done at TheraPsil began in 2019 …

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The Runner Canada’s health care system needs a revamp

WebHealth care is one of the most important concerns for government bodies, which is why they invest a lot of money in funding comprehensive healthcare systems for …

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Plans to build a new hospital beside KPU Cloverdale campus

WebThe City of Surrey is getting a new hospital in 2027, with plans for it to be situated on a section of KPU’s Cloverdale campus’ lot. In June, Surrey city council …

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How Season 2 of ‘Ginny & Georgia’ tackles mental health

WebSeason 2 of “Ginny & Georgia” presents a more accurate portrayal of mental health and therapy. (Abby Luciano) Trigger warning: this article contains details …

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The Runner How B.C. is slowly losing its family doctors

WebIn 2015, 16.2 per cent of British Columbians aged 12 and older did not have access to a primary healthcare provider. Four years later in 2019, that number rose to …

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Safe Sleep program to provide temporary housing for …

WebPeople experiencing homelessness in Surrey will soon have a new temporary safe place to sleep. The City of Surrey, in collaboration with Fraser Health and BC …

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Canada needs to carefully balance public and private …

WebAs we all know, many important procedures like banking and education can be completed remotely, without the need to ever leave your home. Now general …

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The Runner KPU launches student-led Peer Wellness …

WebFor students hoping to learn more about mental and physical health resources offered by KPU, a new program will soon be able to provide that where …

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The Runner Animated characters tell mental health …

WebSome of my fondest childhood memories involve watching animated cartoons and movies with my brother. It was the first time my imagination came to life, giving me a …

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The Runner Taking a Bite of the Big Apple

WebFour steps to making the most of your summer vacation destination. Central Park (Yaunna Sommersby / The Runner) Travelling to a new city is exciting, yet daunting …

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Medimap publishes wait times at walk-in clinics and hospitals

WebMedimap has made it more accessible for people to find out how long wait times are at walk-in clinics and hospitals across Canada. The Canadian health-tech …

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Uncovering the Face of Vancouver’s Opioid Epidemic

WebDavid Florkowski, Dean of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Health. (Submitted) While conversations about Vancouver’s opioid crisis often conjure …

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The Runner KPU launches new nursing lab and technology …

WebIndividuals who opened the new KPU nursing lab from left to right: Sharmen Lee, faculty of health dean at KPU, Megan Dykeman, Langley east MLA and …

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The Runner Doctor-assisted suicide cannot work when people are

WebMedical assistance in dying (MAID) is supposed to be a means of informed choice, a way for terminally and chronically ill patients, of sound mind and with consent, to depart on their …

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The Runner International student group calls for elimination of

WebThe Migrant Student United (MSU) at Simon Fraser University is campaigning to eliminate the international student health fee. On Jan. 1, 2020, the Medical Services …

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The Runner Looking at the Class Action Lawsuit on behalf of …

WebLaura Shaver is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against B.C.’s College of Pharmacists, the Ministry of Health, and the pharmaceutical corporation …

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The Runner How the pandemic has increased food insecurity for

WebAs the pandemic increases students’ risk of food security, food prices in grocery stores and restaurants have increased due to supply chain disruptions due to …

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The Runner Fighting stigma at SEXPO event

WebKSA’s peer support team hosted the event to increase education and foster sexual wellness. October 3, 2023 Austin Kelly. The KSA's Peer Support Resource …

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Canada’s prison system needs to focus on rehabilitation rather …

WebCourts in Ontario and British Columbia found that Canadian prisons were violating human rights by keeping prisoners in solitary confinement for long periods of …

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How students pursuing nursing education face systemic challenges

WebThe program was then “postponed indefinitely,” and in an email statement to The Runner, Sharmen Lee, dean of the KPU Faculty of Health wrote, “From Summer …

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Vancouver’s WISH Drop-In Centre Society opening Canada’s first …

Web24/7 Sex Worker Shelter. (Submitted by WISH Drop-In Centre) Listen to Post The WISH Drop-In Centre Society is opening a 24/7 shelter in Vancouver for sex …

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