The Positive Brain Health Now Study, 10 Years Later: What we Learned and our Legacy for People Living with HIV Cost: Free registration.

In this next Learning Series session from @bccfe.bsky.social, learn about the methodology, key findings, and legacy of the Positive Brain Health Now Study, ten years later.

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The Evidence Speaks (April 2026) | Research In Action | Advancing Health The Evidence Speaks Series is a recurring feature highlighting the latest in Advancing Health research. This series features summaries of select publications and is designed to keep the media and the…

In the latest edition of The Evidence Speaks from the @advancinghealth.bsky.social:

🟢 PTSD patterns in road injury survivors
🟢 How gender impacts bystander intervention in overdose-related cardiac arrest
🟢 People with glomerular disease are at higher risk of developing cancer

10 years of the public health emergency: behind the numbers On April 14, 2016, BC's Provincial Health Officer declared a provincial health emergency in response the dramatic increase in toxic drug poisoning deaths. Since that time, countless British…

On April 14, 2016, a provincial health emergency was declared in response the dramatic increase in toxic drug poisoning deaths. To mark this somber occasion, the BC Centre on Substance Use shares reflections on the last decade from within our community.

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Work with us! @bccfe.bsky.social is looking for a Research Coordinator to with the STOP HIV/AIDS Program Evaluation (SHAPE) study and other projects within the Epidemiology & Population Health program.

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What’s New in Addiction Medicine - Nurse Practitioner [Vol. 13] Concurrent Opioid Use Disorder and Psychotic Disorders: Considerations for Optimizing Treatment and Outcomes Sara Pape Salmon, Addiction Nurse Practitioner Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use…

In the next edition of “What’s New in Addiction Medicine – Nurse Practitioner” from the BCCSU, learn about considerations for optimization of care and outcomes for concurrent opioid use and psychotic disorders.

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Identifying and Responding to High-Risk Alcohol Use Among Youth - BCCSU BC ECHO on Substance Use By the end of this BC ECHO on Substance Use session, participants will be able to: 1) apply trauma-informed and culturally safe screening approaches for talking about alcohol use with youth,…

In the next BC ECHO on Substance Use session from the BCCSU, learn about screening and harm reduction approaches, and intervention and treatment strategies for high-risk alcohol use among youth.

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Milad Vahedi on Chronic Exercise and Immune Responses in Aging – Centre for Heart Lung Innovation On March 23, 2026, HLI hosted another insightful session as part of its Seminar Series, featuring Milad Vahedi, a PhD trainee working under Dr. Graeme Koelwyn. Milad’s talk, titled Chronic Exercise…

In another Seminar Series session from @heartlunginnov.bsky.social, Milad Vahedi, a PhD trainee working under Dr. Graeme Koelwyn, gave a talk delving into the fascinating relationship between physical activity, our immune system, and the aging process. Read more: buff.ly/iu8Dq2p

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The Positive Brain Health Now Study, 10 Years Later: What we Learned and our Legacy for People Living with HIV Cost: Free registration.

In this next Learning Series session from @bccfe.bsky.social, learn about the methodology, key findings, and legacy of the Positive Brain Health Now Study, ten years later.

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Advancing Alzheimer’s Diagnostics Around the World – Centre for Heart Lung Innovation When Dr. Yara Alkhodair arrived at the University of British Columbia (UBC) from Saudi Arabia for a behavioural neurology fellowship, she expected to spend a year in the clinic. She ended up spending…

Supervised by @heartlunginnov.bsky.social investigator Dr. Mari DeMarco, Dr. Yara Alkhodair has helped launch an international collaboration now reshaping Alzheimer’s diagnostics in the Middle East.

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A New Approach to Delirium Care in Hospitals See how MindfulGarden and PHC Ventures are reducing delirium and improving patient care without relying on sedation.

With the support of PHC Ventures, MindfulGarden has gathered evidence on a better way to treat delirium: a platform that creates a layered, nature-based audiovisual experience to guide the patient towards homeostasis. Read more: buff.ly/6kM5t9X

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Project Port Hardy: A Quest to Understand Needs and Improve Health Outcomes for Older Adults | Research In Action | Advancing Health A $1.3-million project co-led by Dr. Amy Salmon looks to help older, rural adults feel safe at home. Dr. Amy Salmon shares valuable insight on the progress of Providence Living at The Views and how…

@advancinghealth.bsky.social Director Dr. Amy Salmon is using evidence-based research to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital admissions for older adults with complex needs on rural North Vancouver Island.

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Work with us! The St. Paul’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Research Group is looking for a Research Coordinator to support with clinical trials.

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Q&A with Dr. Lindsey Richardson Dr. Lindsey Richardson is a Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. She holds the…

In this Q&A, the BCCSU asks Research Scientist Dr. Lindsay Richardson about her recent CHIR award, and her aims as she sheds light on issues surrounding substance use and the trades.

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Happy Easter from Providence Research! We hope you have a pleasant holiday.

Work with us! Providence Research and @advancinghealth.bsky.social are looking for a Project Coordinator to be involved in an array of high-impact studies evaluating programs and policies in opioid use disorder and HIV/AIDS treatment strategies.

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Check out this exciting announcement about the Clinical Support and Research Centre!

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Federal government invests $48 million in Providence Health Care’s Clinical Support & Research Centre - The Daily Scan The funding will support the development of an advanced “innovation hub” within the Clinical Support & Research Centre.

We’re proud to share that the federal government is investing $48M in the Clinical Support & Research Centre, a cornerstone of the Jim Pattison Medical Campus in Vancouver. 🔬🧪

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Connection and collaboration for substance use care - BCCSU BC ECHO on Substance Use Season 6: Episode 4 - March 23 2026

This episode of the BCCSU’s Addiction Practice Pod explores the role of interdisciplinary teams in a person’s substance use care journey, with a focus on harm reduction and creative problem-solving.

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One chord at a time: Community ukulele program builds connection for people living with dementia Over 700,000 people currently live with a neurocognitive disorder or dementia in Canada. With 61% of them living in a community setting, there is a growing need for equitable, person-centred…

A new study led by @vchri.bsky.social and @advancinghealth.bsky.social researcher Dr. Lillian Hung found that learning music together may help build confidence, social connection and improve quality of life of people living with dementia.

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What’s New in Addiction Social Work? [Volume 31] Youth Substance Use: Integrated Approaches for Prevention Nikki Fowlie Addiction Social Work Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use Tuesday, April 7, 2026 12pm - 1pm PT Key Learning Objectives: Current…

Interested in learning about the current patterns of use substance use in BC and integrated approaches for prevention? Join the BCCSU for the next edition of “What’s New In Addiction Social Work.”

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Providence Research Profiles: Dr. Adeera Levin Dr. Adeera Levin is a leader in the field of nephrology research. She has leveraged her epidemiological training, clinical knowledge, and health outcomes research to enhance the care of patients across the continuum of kidney care.

To recognize Kidney Health Month, we are resharing our profile on Dr. Adeera Levin, a leading nephrologist with @advancinghealth.bsky.social whose research has enhanced the care of patients across the continuum of kidney care. Read more: buff.ly/Clv0BfX

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Work with us! Providence Research is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator, Kidney Transplant Research. The CRC coordinates, communicates and administers clinical trials and projects focused on kidney diseases.

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The Positive Brain Health Now Study, 10 Years Later: What We Learned and Our Legacy for People Living with HIV Cost: Free registration.

Join the @bccfe.bsky.social for the next edition of their Webinar Learning Series “The Positive Brain Health Now Study, 10 Years Later: What We Learned and Our Legacy for People Living with HIV.”

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The Evidence Speaks (March 2026) | Research In Action | Advancing Health The Evidence Speaks Series is a recurring feature highlighting the latest in Advancing Health research. This series features summaries of select publications and is designed to keep the media and the…

In this edition of The Evidence Speaks from @advancinghealth.bsky.social: factors that influence walking in people with dementia, buprenorphine/naloxone versus methadone, and how COVID-19 infection raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Read it here: buff.ly/Fl78LwJ

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Interview with the Director: Dr. Amy Salmon takes the helm | Research In Action | Advancing Health Today, we’re stepping into a new era with Dr. Amy Salmon taking the helm as the new Centre Director. We sat down with her to discuss her new position, her vision, and her plans for the Centre in the…

@advancinghealth.bsky.social has pioneered cutting-edge research, supported evidence-informed policy and care, and championed knowledge mobilization efforts. Now, they are stepping into a new era with Dr. Amy Salmon taking the helm as the new Centre Director. Read more: buff.ly/RQJdIP2 #research

New study explores art-based spiritual care as a pathway to health equity | Providence Research

#Spiritualhealth is an important yet understudied area of healthcare. A recent study examined the impact and benefits of arts-based spiritual care in healthcare settings, finding that artistic expression can support health outcomes and overall wellbeing. Read more: buff.ly/zAPRVup #research #health

Bringing cardiac recovery home On a warm August morning in Smithers, B.C., Eric Holdyk laced up his cleats and stepped onto a familiar soccer field for a local charity tournament. The 36-year-old father of two — born and raised in…

@vchri.bsky.social and CCI-CIC researcher Dr. Nathanial Moulson at the Vancouver General Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Sports Cardiology BC have launched a study exploring virtual cardiac rehabilitation for rural cardiac populations.
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A second chance at life: How Angelo found hope after years of chronic pain - St. Paul’s Foundation Thanks to the Leon Judah Blackmore Centralized Pain Treatment Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital, clinician-scientist Dr. May Ong is leading a specialized approach – the only one of its kind in Canada –…

Thanks to the Leon Judah Blackmore Centralized Pain Treatment Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital, Angelo Marvuglia is living a second chance at life after years of relentless pain.

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Samuel Leung Discusses Advancing Heart Disease Treatment through Drug Repurposing – Centre for Heart Lung Innovation On February 23rd, HLI hosted another engaging session as part of its Seminar Series, featuring Samuel Leung, a PhD student in Bioinformatics from the Computational Biology and part of Wang’s Lab at…

@heartlunginnov.bsky.social PhD student Samuel Leung gave a talk, titled Benchmarking and Developing Tools for Cardiovascular Drug Repurposing, that explored an innovative approach to tackling the global heart disease crisis.

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19th Annual Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Gala raises over $2.5 million for St. Paul’s Foundation and Providence Health Care  - St. Paul’s Foundation On February 28, St. Paul’s Foundation welcomed the Year of the Horse with over 520 prominent guests from the Greater Vancouver philanthropic community. The event raised an astounding total of over…

The 19th Annual Scotiabank Feast of Fortune raised an astounding total of over $2.5 million from its generous and longstanding donor community, including a leadership gift of $1 million from an anonymous donor.

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