Faculty of Health
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Now You Know Me dialogue explores reconciliation in healthcare
Two childhood friends who grew up in different worlds will bring their journey of understanding, truth and reconciliation, and insight into how we can strengthen Indigenous health and wellness to the University of Victoria. UVic’s Faculty of Health and Alumni Relations are hosting a special event on Wednesday with distinguished…
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Nursing capstone project leads to better care for critically ill patients
Nursing graduate Fiona Howarth’s research helps reduce incidences of delirium and improve recovery and quality of life of critically ill…
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Transformative degree helps grad bring together care, justice and public health
As a graduate student in public health, Andrea Figueroa has gone from working at supervised consumption sites in Montreal to…
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Four new Canada Research Chairs at UVic
UVic announces four new and four renewed Canada Research Chairs enhancing research and creative work.
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UVic neuroscientists advance depression research
A new paper from the Caruncho Lab shows the potential of a protein called Reelin for treating both “leaky gut”…
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Pioneering UVic program nurtures early-career health researchers
THRIVE is a dedicated mentorship program to train early career health researchers in the art of writing—and winning—prestigious, highly competitive,…
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UVic partnerships bring equity into death care
Partnership is at the centre of Kelli Stajduhar’s paradigm-shifting research program at UVic, which helps people die with dignity and…
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Co-op and capstone project guide grad to health informatics industry
Health Information Science grad Jyoti Bal says the hands-on learning opportunities at UVic helped her find the right career path.
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Nurse practitioners bring holistic lens to primary care
When Shari Hurst completes her nurse practitioner studies, she will become a primary care provider to up to 1,000 patients…