The purpose of the Health Information Lecture Series is to foster a better personal health management and a variety of health topics based on the expertise and research that happens at the University of British Columbia’s diverse medical and health sciences program. Through an innovative mix of cutting edge web technologies and important health topics, the Learning Centre offers not only a bridge for UBC faculty and the communities of BC, from the Lower Mainland to rural and remote areas, to create a dialogue around timely topics on the health care needs of British Columbians, but also an opportunity for the transfer and exchange of knowledge, experience and history with these local BC communities.
Upcoming Event - DR. ROGER WONG, OF UBC FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Live Webcast Link: http://tiny.cc/ikblcwong
Elder Care – Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Self-Care – March 1, 2012 – 7:00-8:30pm at Richmond Public Library’s Brighouse Branch Library (Brighouse Performance Hall)
Presented by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Woodward Library, the Health Information Series is an ongoing public lecture series that take place in the Lower Mainland community. Who is a geriatrician? Someone who is dedicated to the health and well-being of our nation’s elders; someone who is dedicated to medically complex patient care involving interacting medical, neurological, psychiatric and social problems; someone who is on the front lines in coping with the changes associated with the graying of our society…and more! Dr. Wong is Clinical Professsor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine of the Department of Medicine, and is also President of the Canadian Geriatrics Society (CGS) — the first British Columbian to lead the organization in 20 years. As an expert on aging and geriatrics support, please join us as Dr. Roger Wong will bring a lively presentation and discussion to the community of Richmond, BC at the Brighouse Branch Library of the Richmond Public Library.View Larger MapDr. Roger Wong of UBC Faculty of Medicine
Live Webcast Link: http://tiny.cc/ikblcwong “Self-Managing your Chronic Conditions: The facts, the challenges and future directions” – March 1, 2012 – 7:00-8:30pm at Richmond Public Library’s Brighouse Branch Library Presented by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Woodward Library, the Health Information Series is an ongoing public lecture series that take place in the Lower Mainland [...]
Sue Mills
Health Information Series Presents Dr. Sue Mills “Self-Managing your Chronic Conditions: The facts, the challenges and future directions” – November 19, 2011 – 2:00-3:30pm at Surrey Public Library’s City Centre Library Presented by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Woodward Library, the Health Information Series is an ongoing public lecture series that take place [...]
Research on Motion
Presented by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and UBC Woodward Library, the Health Information Series presents “Research on Motion: Innovative Approaches to Support Physical Activity.” In partnership with the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention and the Faculty of Health and Social Development, this symposium showcases international and regional research related to improving [...]
John Oliffe
South Asian men—defined as men who were born in/originate from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka—are amongst the largest groups of immigrants in British Columbia, Canada. Little is known about their health behaviours; experiences of illness; or how they relate to, and engage with Canadian health care services. South Asian men’s groups (SAMGs) are [...]
Larry Goldenberg
On March 2, 2011, Dr. Larry Goldenberg, an award-winning Canadian researcher, pioneer in the treatment of prostate cancer and world-renowned advocate of patient education. Dr. Goldenberg authored one of the first books to explain prostate cancer treatment options in layman’s terms. The Intelligent Guide to Prostate Cancer: All You Need to Know to Take an Active [...]
