How does school connectedness impact the mental well-being of transgender & gender-diverse youth? 🏳️‍⚧️ . A new UBC study analyzing data from 23K+ BC students highlights the vital role of inclusive schools in supporting T&GD youth.

Congratulations to Drs. Adam Easterbrook, Craig Mitton, and Paul Kershaw on receiving funding under the Ministry of Health Research Seed Grant program for 2024/25, run in partnership with @ubc_health! ➡️

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Did you know that text messaging can be a powerful tool to improve maternal and infant health outcomes? .⁠.Join the next SPPH Seminar on March 28 as Dr. Patricia Janssen explores how text-based education is shaping the future of perinatal care. ⁠

Congratulations to the @ubcspph researchers on being awarded $5 million from the @CIHR_IRSC Fall 2024 Project Grant competition for their transformative health research! 🎉 ➡️

🔔 Join us tomorrow for the launch of a groundbreaking reference on global health preparedness! More info and registration➡️

🔔Only 3 days left until our book launch featuring Drs. Peter Berman and David Patrick! Find more details and register at:

In honour of #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate a woman leader at UBC SPPH who is driving change and advancing workplace equity. Suhail Marino (@PWHS_UBC) is dedicated to creating safer, more inclusive work environments. Read more in the latest Q&A:

This #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the incredible contributions of women in public health—leaders, researchers, policymakers, and frontline workers who drive change and improve health outcomes worldwide. Learn more:

🛎️Book Launch Alert! Join us at @UBCSPPH for the launch of "Effective Pandemic Response" on March 13, a new reference on global health preparedness! . More info + registration➡️

This #BlackHistoryMonth, some of our faculty reflect on Black leaders who have influenced their work in public health. From civil rights icons to musicians, these leaders have shaped perspectives on structural inequities, community resilience, and more.

Only 4 days left until our next UBC SPPH seminar featuring Dr. Kirsten Marchand, where she will discuss the impacts of existing and innovative mental health and substance use services for youth in BC! Find more details and register at:

Join the next UBC SPPH seminar on Feb 28 featuring Dr. Kirsten Marchand, where she will discuss the impacts of existing and innovative mental health and substance use services for youth in BC! More details:

Last month, the Indigenous Leaders at @PHSAofBC and @CDCofBC along with @ubcspph gathered with Indigenous students for an evening of mentorship, community building, and connection at the inaugural event "Gathering Together: Indigenous Student Dinner."⁠

SPPH community: Today is the last day to share your reflection on:.📌 A Black leader who has influenced your work in public health.📌 Their achievement that inspires you most. Share by 11:59pm PT and get featured in our SPPH editorial: .#BlackHistoryMonth.

📢 Calling the UBC SPPH community!. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we invite you to share: .📌 A Black leader who has influenced your work in public health .📌 Their achievement that inspires you most . Share by Feb 10 and get featured in our editorial:

RT @UBC: February is #BlackHistoryMonth. Black history and excellence should be celebrated every day, but this month offers a dedicated opp….

The 37th annual CHSPR health policy conference will confront the primary care crisis. The early bird registration deadline is one week from today on Feb 3, 2025.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Sutherland has been appointed Director, UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (@CHSPR), effective to October 31, 2029. Read the full announcement:

Join us tomorrow (Jan 24) for a research seminar with Dr. David Patrick! Discover how antibiotic use in infancy impacts gut microbiota development and its potential link to the growing prevalence of childhood asthma.

Meet Dr. Heather Palis, an Assistant Professor (Partner) and an alumna of @ubcspph. Dr. Palis's research focuses on harm reduction and substance use interventions to address the overdose emergency in BC. Read more: