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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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UBC School of Nursing is exploring virtual reality uses in …

WEBListen to Post VR can be used in the medical field to help patients manage pain, face fears, and can even help nurses practice skill tests. (submitted) Most of us …

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How Decriminalizing Drug Possession Can Improve Public …

WEBBack in April 2016, B.C.’s Public Health Officer declared the crisis a public health emergency under the Public Health Act — a first for B.C. and Canada. …

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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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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 …

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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 Looking at the Class Action Lawsuit on …

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 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 …

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The Runner The Runner Debates: Should Universities …

WEBRead the other half of the argument here: ow.ly/DY1w50hKzCB In university, students are forced to balance full course loads and part-time jobs with financial, social, …

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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 needs to carefully balance public and private healthcare

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 The Hospital Revival of Greater Vancouver

WEBMoney is being put towards fixing past failures in the local health sector, but what does it mean for Vancouver citizens in need? Alyssa Laube, Associate Editor

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The Runner KPU Richmond campus is offering a new student-run

WEBOn Sept. 8, Kwantlen Polytechnic University opened a new student-run acupuncture clinic at the Richmond campus. The clinic allows students to gain hands-on …

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Safe Sleep program to provide temporary housing for Surrey …

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

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The Runner KPU launches student-led Peer Wellness Program

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 Kwantlen First Nation, From the Early Years to Now

WEBThe band’s history, walking tours in Fort Langley, and upcoming events. The three Kwantlen First Nation tour guides—Fern Gabriel (right, in pink), Lisa Thomas …

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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

WEBTrigger warning: this article contains details discussing self harm, anxiety, and depression. If you or someone you know needs support, the 24/7 Talk Suicide Canada …

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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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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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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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